Top Home Improvement Jobs You Shouldn’t DIY

Spring is the season to start making some much-needed fixes around the house. However, there are some projects that even the most seasoned weekend warriors shouldn’t attempt. Below are some home improvement jobs that require the skill of a professional. Garage Door Home Repair  Garage door repair at the top of this list because it’s […]

11 Proven Ways to Reduce Returns for Your Small Business

Online shopping is at an all-time high. Unfortunately, so are returns. As we noted in last month’s blog, Americans returned about $816 billion worth of merchandise last year, representing about 17% of all retail purchases. With the amount of returns rising steadily, your best bet as a business owner is to adopt a preventative strategy. […]

How to Organize Your Workspace in 5 Easy Steps

Every owner of a business, whether it be large or small, eventually faces the same problem: how to create a clean, organized, efficient workspace that stays that way! In celebration of the new year, we thought we’d create something that all our clients might appreciate: a simple how-to guide on how to organize your workspace, […]

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  […]

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 […]

How to Start A Food Business, Part 2: Selling Your Product

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 […]

Top 5 Shipping Tips for Small Businesses

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 […]

Reducing Shipping Costs for Startups

Small business owners are all too familiar with the challenges that come with reducing shipping costs and maximizing efficiency. Here are a few ideas that can help you to tackle this common challenge. Don’t be afraid to negotiate with carriers ​Sometimes it’s easy to feel like a little fish in a big tank, especially when […]

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