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I often get asked about specific recommendations for production soapmaking when starting a soap business.
The truth of the matter is, it depends on your budget, your process, your formula,...
One of the hardest truths to grasp for small business owners when it comes to websites is this ain't about you! Instead, your focus should always be your visitors and how they see your website.
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It may sound simplistic, but our first piece of advice when it comes to websites is, have one! Without fail, people will ask about social media accounts and various sales channels (like Etsy) as...
Does your current website actually work for your soap business? If not, is it time to scrap it and start over with a new website? Or, can you save time and money by doing some updating on your...
As an Arkansas girl myself, I've spent quite a bit of time in the city of Hot Springs, walking Bathhouse Row, popping into gift shops, and feeding ducks on Lake Hamilton. And, as a soapmaker, of...
Too often I see soapmakers run their businesses like today is the only day that matters, and while that kicks some serious ass for motivation and getting stuff done, it doesn't do you any favors in...
A lot of times when fresh-faced soapmakers jump into biz, they hear about wholesale and the first question they ask is WHY. Why would I ever want to wholesale my handmade soap? In fact, this is a...
Owning a small business gets a little crazy, pulling you in a million different directions all the time. However, if you asked me what the hardest part was, I'd say managing your email is at the...
Soap business owners are coming to terms with the fact that social media is no longer a free marketing playground. I've seen an uptick in soapmakers tackling "pay to play" marketing strategies. (...
It's not enough to be "not racist."
We must do better.
We must be actively anti-racist in our professional and personal lives to change how society works. Black soapmakers, Indigenuous soapmakers, and soapmakers of color deserve an equal opportunity to live freely, make money, and follow their dreams. Read our anti-racism pledge, see what we are doing, & find out how you can join us in closing the gap.
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