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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.

· 13 min read
7 Faire Wholesale Alternatives for Small Brands (2026)

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7 Faire Wholesale Alternatives for Small Brands (2026)

Faire's commission and fees not working for your margins? Here are 7 wholesale marketplace alternatives worth considering, and how to manage inventory across whichever platforms you choose.

· 16 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
Shopify Collective: A Wholesale Guide for Product Businesses

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Shopify Collective: A Wholesale Guide for Product Businesses

Shopify Collective lets your products reach new Shopify retailers without extra stock. 2026 guide for product businesses: eligibility, setup, and margin tips.

· 14 min read
Direct vs Indirect Expenses Explained (With Examples)

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Direct vs Indirect Expenses Explained (With Examples)

Not all business expenses work the same way at tax time. Here's exactly how to tell your direct costs apart from your indirect costs, and why getting it right matters more than you might think.

· 17 min read
Shopify Flow Inventory Automations: 5 Step-by-Step Workflows for Product Businesses

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Shopify Flow Inventory Automations: 5 Step-by-Step Workflows for Product Businesses

Shopify Flow watches your inventory 24/7 and triggers the right action when thresholds are hit: alerts, emails, tags, tasks, ad pauses. Here are 5 step-by-step workflows built for product businesses that manufacture, plus why you'll need one more tool for raw materials and multi-channel sync.

· 17 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 Garment Manufacturing Works — A Guide for Small-Batch Apparel Brands

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How Garment Manufacturing Works — A Guide for Small-Batch Apparel Brands

From pattern-making to production tracking, this guide covers how garment manufacturing actually works — including the small-batch processes, supply chain realities, and software that independent apparel brands rely on.

· 19 min read