If you’re considering buying marking and coding equipment in Virginia, you already know that it’s a big decision. The largest industrial printers can cost in the thousands of dollars, but on the upside, being able to immediately produce what you need on-site might be worth the investment. On the other hand, renting a large piece […]
What’s the Best Label Type for my Product?
When you’re trying to decide which label type to use for your homemade craft beer, food product, or miscellaneous item, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. The world of labeling is actually pretty complex, with multiple options to choose from even before one considers the design, style, size, shape, materials, and colors! To keep things simple, we’re dedicating today’s […]
Starting a CBD Company: Which Product Should I Sell?
This week, as a follow-up to our article, “How to Start Selling CBD Products,” we thought that we’d take some time to address one of the biggest stumbling blocks in starting a CBD company: choosing which type of product to sell. CBD is now available in a huge variety of forms, including oils, gummies, lotions, […]
Top 5 Manufacturing Facility Safety Tips
A productive manufacturing facility is also a safe one. When pathways are clear, equipment is properly maintained, and materials are well-organized, both your people and your products can flow freely and without incident. Below are some manufacturing facility safety tips that can make your operation more productive as well as safe. Provide all necessary PPE […]
The Best Craft Beer Labels in the Industry
When it comes to craft beer, most people are more interested in what’s inside the can than the outside. With that said, with so many beers competing for attention on store shelves, standout labels have become a critical part of any brewer’s marketing strategy. Below is a round-up of some of the most vibrant, eye-catching, […]
What are 2D Barcodes? How to Prepare for the 2D Revolution
In 1974, the very first UPC barcode was swiped across a scanner. For the next 50 years, UPCs served as the world’s primary product identifier, helping businesses track products as they were sold, shipped, and received. However, today’s consumer expectations have shifted dramatically from what they were in the ’70s. This has prompted the GS1—the […]
Essential Packaging Tools to Speed Up Your Process
Three years out from the Covid-19 pandemic, online shopping has become more popular than ever. While that’s mostly great news for small businesses, it also presents a problem—accommodating a huge influx of orders can be difficult to scale, especially if you don’t have a lot of hands on deck! Luckily, there are a variety of […]
5 Reasons Why Dropshipping is Bad for Business
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, more and more people are considering leaving their jobs and launching a new endeavor. For many, that new path might be based in a passion or a hobby—like selling craft beer or homemade food. But if you’ve never been the crafty type, and the only thing you really […]
Craft Beer Labeling: Should I Print Labels In-House?
Most craft brewers are so busy thinking about the product that goes in the bottle, they neglect to devote time to the bottle itself. But brewers beware: Appearance is a big factor that influences purchasers’ decisions. What your label looks like, and who prints it, is worth some consideration; both factors will have a big […]
How to Start Selling CBD Products: The Basics
You’ve probably seen ads for CBD products at the pharmacy, online, in strip malls, and, well, everywhere. And at this point in time, it’s not fool’s gold—the CBD market is expected to reach $20 billion by the end of 2024. If holistic wellness is a passion of yours—or if you’re entrepreneurial-minded—you’re probably wondering how to […]