So, you’ve done everything you need to do to get up and running with your new cottage food business. You’ve familiarized yourself with the legal codes; located a manufacturing facility; and put some thought into your packaging. Now it’s time to get down to the nitty-gritty: actually pricing, selling, and shipping your products. Below are […]
How to Create an Unforgettable Unboxing Experience
If you’re like most online business owners, you’ve probably put a lot of time into things which will attract visitors, and convert them into paying customers. You may have spent far less time, though, on the experience that unfolds after you’ve made the sale. It’s important to remember that your customer experience continues right up […]
Save Money with These Small Business Shipping Tips
So, you’ve just started your new business selling bath bombs/small-batch hot sauce/vegan soy candles/et cetera. Congratulations! Before cracking open the champagne, though, it’s important to consider the less-exciting aspect of running a small business: getting the product to the buyer. Though it isn’t very fun to think about, it’s a fact that the way you […]
How to Start Selling Artwork on Etsy
Last year, Etsy’s annual gross in merchandise sales reached $2.39 billion. And, while, yes, a lot of that income likely went to foreign resellers, we’re guessing that someone achieved that all-holy dream of artists everywhere: making a living through selling artwork, and nothing else. In fact, we’re confident that the Etsy dream is attainable, because […]
The Top 5 Benefits of Continuous Inkjet Printers
First introduced to the market in the early 1950s, continuous inkjet or “CIJ” printers remain one of the manufacturing industry’s most preferred industrial marking options. Their remarkable capabilities make them perfect solutions for items like cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and automotive components, all of which present uniquely demanding coding and marking challenges. If […]
Beginner Laser Cutting Tips: How to Get Started
Laser cutting has come a long way since it was first developed in the 1960s. Once a specialized tool used primarily by aeronautic engineers and scientists, laser cutters are now used in almost every field. If you’re considering purchasing a laser cutter in Richmond VA, here are some beginner laser cutting tips that can help […]
How to Mark and Label Products Sustainably
When it comes to sustainability, the lion’s share of the focus is usually devoted to eco-friendly packaging options. Therefore, we’re devoting today’s post to a less-commonly-considered part of the packaging process: the marking and labeling. Although marking and labeling are a small part of the production process, they contribute a significant amount of waste. Below […]
Laser Cutter Safety: 4 Materials You Should Never Cut
One of the best things about laser cutting machines is that they are amazingly versatile. Since a laser beam can’t warp or contaminate materials like a physical blade can, laser cutters can safely be used on almost anything. They can even be used on delicate human eye tissue for vision correction surgery! However, the high […]
Post-Pandemic Manufacturing: How to Meet Today’s Demand
With the U.S. now vaccinating an astonishing 2 million people people per day, the end of the pandemic is drawing closer than ever. Even once it’s over, though, there are some parts of our world that will have changed forever. More people have now become accustomed to digital buying than ever before—and manufacturers will continue […]
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 […]