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Inventory management, manufacturing, and business strategy for small-batch product businesses.

Bill of Materials: What It Is and How to Build One (With a Worked Example)

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Bill of Materials: What It Is and How to Build One (With a Worked Example)

A bill of materials lists every material, quantity and cost that goes into one unit of your product. Here's how to build one in seven steps, with a fully costed worked example.

· 28 min read
Craftybase Is Now Stocksmith

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Craftybase Is Now Stocksmith

Craftybase is now Stocksmith. Same product, same team, same data. Just a name that finally fits where we've all ended up. Here's the full story.

· 9 min read
Does Stocksmith Work with QuickBooks?

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Does Stocksmith Work with QuickBooks?

Yes, Stocksmith and QuickBooks are designed to work together, but they serve different purposes. Here's exactly how the integration works and who needs both.

· 9 min read
Does Stocksmith Replace Your Accounting Software?

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Does Stocksmith Replace Your Accounting Software?

Stocksmith and accounting software aren't the same thing, but they work together. Here's exactly what Stocksmith does, what it doesn't, and whether you need both.

· 12 min read
When Ingredient Costs Rise — How to Reprice and Protect Your Margins

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When Ingredient Costs Rise — How to Reprice and Protect Your Margins

Butter costs more. Eggs cost more. Fragrance oils, coconut wax, shea butter: all up. If you haven't updated your prices, you're quietly losing money on every single order.

· 17 min read
How to Calculate Your Reorder Point (The Formula That Actually Works for Manufacturers)

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How to Calculate Your Reorder Point (The Formula That Actually Works for Manufacturers)

The reorder point formula tells you exactly when to place a new purchase order, before you run out mid-production. Here's how to calculate it for raw materials.

· 15 min read
Multi-Channel Inventory Management for Product Businesses

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Multi-Channel Inventory Management for Product Businesses

Multi-channel inventory management is harder when you manufacture. Here's why, and how product businesses keep raw materials and finished goods in sync across Shopify, Etsy, and wholesale.

· 16 min read
How to Calculate Food Product Expiry Dates (Use-By vs Best Before)

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How to Calculate Food Product Expiry Dates (Use-By vs Best Before)

Everything small-batch food producers need to know about calculating, testing, and labeling food expiry dates, including FDA requirements and cottage food rules.

· 17 min read
How to Track COGS in Shopify

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How to Track COGS in Shopify

Shopify's built-in cost field won't give you accurate COGS if you make your own products. Here's how to actually track cost of goods sold as a small-batch manufacturer using Shopify.

· 19 min read
Bakery Equipment List: 20 Essential Items for Your Bakery

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Bakery Equipment List: 20 Essential Items for Your Bakery

The 20 essential bakery equipment items you need: commercial ovens, mixers, proofing cabinets, and prep tables. Covers small, home, and commercial setups.

· 17 min read
How to Track Material Inventory Alongside Shopify (A Guide for Product-Based Sellers)

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How to Track Material Inventory Alongside Shopify (A Guide for Product-Based Sellers)

Shopify tracks finished products. It doesn't track raw materials, recipes, or what it cost to make each item. Here's how to build the inventory layer Shopify is missing — specifically for Shopify sellers who manufacture what they sell.

· 19 min read
Batch Manufacturing for Shopify Makers — A Production Planning Guide

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Batch Manufacturing for Shopify Makers — A Production Planning Guide

Shopify tracks what you sell — not what goes into making it. Here's how to set up a real batch manufacturing workflow so your production runs are planned, costed, and synced.

· 19 min read
NAICS Code for Bakery Businesses (2026 Guide)

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NAICS Code for Bakery Businesses (2026 Guide)

Not sure which NAICS code applies to your bakery business? We break down the right codes for home bakers, cottage food producers, retail bakeries, and wholesale baking operations — and explain what it means for your Schedule C and tax filings.

· 17 min read
How to Start a Food Manufacturing Business (2026 Guide)

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How to Start a Food Manufacturing Business (2026 Guide)

Starting a small food manufacturing venture? This guide covers the practical steps most guides skip: permits, labelling compliance, batch records, COGS, and inventory management.

· 21 min read
Best MRP Software for Small Manufacturing Businesses in 2026

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Best MRP Software for Small Manufacturing Businesses in 2026

MRP software isn't one-size-fits-all. Small-batch manufacturers and product businesses need different things than factories with 200 employees. Here's an honest breakdown of the best options.

· 17 min read