Now that you’ve set up your garage workshop, it’s time to put your space to use. Crafting handmade wooden gifts is a great way to hone your skills, while creating something thoughtful and unique that will be treasured for years to come. The projects below are designed to accommodate a wide range of skill levels, […]
Selling at Craft Fairs: Top Tips for Beginners
If you’ve started making your own craft beer, bath bombs, or homemade food product, you may be wondering how to take your hobby to the next level. Craft fairs are a great opportunity to showcase your products to a brand new audience, connect directly with your customers, and get real time feedback that you can […]
DIY Halloween costumes from packaging materials!
With prices going up pretty much everywhere, many families are feeling a crunch this year that has nothing to do with candy. Save money with these easy DIY Halloween costumes made from packaging materials you may already have on hand! Cardboard Halloween costumes: Easy mode We’ve divided this section into two levels: Easy, and Advanced. […]
Top Large Material Handling Tools for Your Facility
Warehouses tend to be busy and hazardous places, with workers, drivers, and objects constantly in motion around one another. Ensuring that your facility has the best warehouse material handling equipment can go a long way toward keeping everyone safe and productive. Below are some tips on selecting the best large material handling tools for your […]
How to Sell Homemade Skincare Products
Homemade skincare has experienced a huge revival in recent years, coinciding with the growth of the green beauty movement. More and more consumers are demanding natural, healthy products with ingredients they can pronounce and understand. Since this is a massive, and still-booming business, there’s no reason why you can’t throw your hat into the ring […]
How to Write a Brand Story That Really Connects
When you are building a small business, you will probably spend a good amount of time thinking about your brand archetype, target audience, and unique selling proposition. Another element to consider is your brand story: the series of events that sparked your brand’s inception, and which still drive your mission today. In this blog, we’ll […]
Understanding Etsy’s New Rules in 2025
On June 10th, Etsy implemented several rule changes which sparked a big reaction across the internet. The changes were primarily focused on its Creativity Standards—in other words, the guidelines Etsy uses to determine whether an item reflects a seller’s creativity and effort. These standards are part of Etsy’s broader effort to maintain its identity as […]
10 Amazing Duct Tape Prom Dresses
For high school Seniors, Prom season has come and gone, leaving—hopefully—beautiful memories in its wake. This year, over 150 students have an additional memory to look back on–creating and wearing duct tape prom outfits for the Duck® Brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest. As we wait for the 2025 winner to be announced on July […]
How the Barcode Revolutionized Retail
The barcode might not be as, well, exciting as the electric light or modern transport—but it has been every bit as important in transforming the lives we live today. The humble UPC barcode can now be found on everything from tubes of lip balm to massive shipping containers, and helps enable a global economy, rapid […]
How to Safely Package & Ship Bath Bombs
Bath bombs are a popular self-care gift, as well as a great business opportunity. They come in countless sizes, shapes, and colors; are easy to make; and have high profit margins. One of the only drawbacks with making and selling bath bombs, though, is that they’re very fragile. A damaged bomb can dent, crack, or […]