Inventory, manufacturing process, business success topics for small DTC manufacturers.
handmade success
Real order data from 1,200+ handmade sellers reveals exactly when demand peaks and troughs throughout the year — so you can plan production, materials, and cash flow with confidence.
Thinking about expanding beyond Etsy or Shopify? Here's how to know when you're actually ready — and what to set up before you flip the switch.
inventory management
Selling on Etsy and Shopify? Your COGS is different on each platform — and most makers never account for this. Here's how to track it accurately across both channels.
Selling on both Etsy and Shopify? Learn how to manage inventory across both channels without overselling, duplicate data entry, or constant spreadsheet headaches.
Turn your Cricut into a real income stream. Here are 7 proven product types that sell in 2026, with honest advice on margins, materials, and pricing your work properly.
Starting a craft business means more than making great products. Here's how to choose your niche, price for profit, track your inventory, and set up the systems that keep your business growing.
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.
Six practical inventory management tips for makers and small-batch sellers — from smarter material purchasing to reorder points and batch planning. Updated for 2026.
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 have two options. Get support, or get the right tool. Here's how to tell the difference.
A practical guide to inventory management for makers and small-batch sellers — covering raw materials, finished goods, stockouts, COGS, and the right tools.
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