Inventory, manufacturing process, business success topics for small DTC manufacturers.
bookkeeping tax
QuickBooks tracks your material spend — but it can't calculate cost per product from a recipe or BOM. Here's why that's a problem for makers, and how to fix it without switching accounting tools.
handmade success
Wax melts have low startup costs, strong repeat-purchase demand, and a growing buyer base. Here's how to turn your first pour into a profitable home business.
inventory management
Six practical inventory management tips for makers and small-batch sellers — from smarter material purchasing to reorder points and batch planning. Updated for 2026.
compliance
MoCRA is now law. Here's what the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act means for your small soap or skincare business — facility registration, labeling, adverse event reporting, and how batch tracking helps.
Turning a passion for baking dog treats into a profitable business starts with knowing your costs, understanding the rules, and setting up systems from day one.
marketing
Shopify's wholesale marketplace Handshake was quietly shut down in late 2023. If you've been searching for how to sell wholesale on Shopify, here's a clear guide to the options that exist right now.
Thinking about selling wholesale on Faire? This guide covers how Faire works, the commission structure, how to get accepted, wholesale pricing strategy, and managing inventory across two channels.
A stocktake isn't just counting stuff. For makers, it's how you get accurate ending inventory for your COGS calculation — and that number feeds directly into your tax return. Here's how to do it without it taking all day.
Learn the reorder point formula for makers — (average daily demand × lead time) + safety stock — with real examples, a soap business walkthrough, and how to track it in Craftybase.
If QuickBooks inventory isn't working the way you need it to, you've got two options — get support or get the right tool. Here's how to tell the difference, and what to do next.
A practical guide to inventory management for makers and small-batch sellers — covering raw materials, finished goods, stockouts, COGS, and the right tools.
Compare the best food manufacturing software for small businesses in 2026 — from cottage producers to commercial kitchen operators.
Recipe costing software tells you exactly what every product costs to make — before you set a price or accept an order. Here are 5 tools compared for makers.
ERP, MRP, inventory-only: the options are confusing. Here's a practical framework for evaluating manufacturing software when you're a small-batch producer, not a factory.
You've decided to leave Katana. Good. Here's exactly how to get your data out, get set up in Craftybase, and what to expect when you make the switch — including the honest bit about what you'll lose.
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