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

What Is a Subassembly? Definition, Meaning & Examples

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What Is a Subassembly? Definition, Meaning & Examples

A subassembly is an intermediate product you make before it becomes part of a finished good. Here's what that means in practice, with worked examples from candle, soap, and food production.

· 17 min read
What is MRP in Manufacturing? A Guide for Small Manufacturers

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What is MRP in Manufacturing? A Guide for Small Manufacturers

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) helps small manufacturers know exactly what materials to order, when to order them, and how much to produce. Here's how it works — and why it matters more than most manufacturers realise.

· 16 min read
How to Find Your Shopify Store URL (myshopify.com Address)

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How to Find Your Shopify Store URL (myshopify.com Address)

How to find your Shopify store URL, change your store address, set up a custom domain, and connect Shopify to inventory software — step-by-step.

· 17 min read
Supply Chain Management Software for Small Manufacturing Businesses (2026 Guide)

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Supply Chain Management Software for Small Manufacturing Businesses (2026 Guide)

If you make products in batches, you're already running a supply chain. This guide covers what SCM software does at small-manufacturer scale, whether it's worth the money, what it costs, and which tools are genuinely worth your time.

· 21 min read
Planning Software for Manufacturing — What MRP Software Actually Does

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Planning Software for Manufacturing — What MRP Software Actually Does

If you're running a small manufacturing business, MRP planning software can transform how you manage materials, production, and costs. Here's exactly what it does — and why spreadsheets can't keep up.

· 22 min read
What is EBITDA? A Guide for Small Manufacturing Businesses

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What is EBITDA? A Guide for Small Manufacturing Businesses

Wondering about EBITDA and how it impacts your small manufacturing business? Our article will guide you through what it means and what a good EBITDA is for your industry.

· 18 min read
Gross to Net MRP — The Formula Explained (With a Worked Example)

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Gross to Net MRP — The Formula Explained (With a Worked Example)

Gross to net MRP calculations tell you exactly how much material to order. Here's the formula, a worked example, and how to apply it to your small manufacturing business.

· 14 min read
Manufacturing Inventory Management — The Complete Guide for Small Manufacturers

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Manufacturing Inventory Management — The Complete Guide for Small Manufacturers

What is manufacturing inventory management, and how does it work for small-batch manufacturers? This guide covers key terms, formulas, multi-channel sync, and software options.

· 22 min read
Are Cosmetics Regulated by the FDA? What Small Manufacturers Need to Know

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Are Cosmetics Regulated by the FDA? What Small Manufacturers Need to Know

Cosmetics don't get FDA approval before they're sold, but the FDA still regulates them. Here's what actually applies to your business: the soap-vs-cosmetic line, labeling, ingredient safety, and where MoCRA fits in.

· 17 min read
How to Pay Yourself as a Sole Proprietor — Owner's Draw vs Salary Explained

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How to Pay Yourself as a Sole Proprietor — Owner's Draw vs Salary Explained

Sole proprietors pay themselves via owner's draw. S-Corp owners take a salary. Here's how each works, how much to take, and why knowing your COGS comes first.

· 16 min read
Wix Pricing 2026: All 4 Plans Compared ($17.77–$159.77/mo)

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Wix Pricing 2026: All 4 Plans Compared ($17.77–$159.77/mo)

Wix's four plans now run $17.77 to $159.77 a month on annual billing: Light, Core, Business, and Business Elite. Here's what each one actually includes, and which makes sense for an online store.

· 12 min read
Shopify Inventory Management for Product Businesses (2026)

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Shopify Inventory Management for Product Businesses (2026)

Shopify has solid built-in inventory tools, but they don't cover raw materials, COGS, or multi-channel sync. Here's exactly what Shopify can do for your inventory — and where you'll need outside help.

· 16 min read
What is the Weighted Average Cost Method?

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What is the Weighted Average Cost Method?

The weighted average cost method calculates inventory value by averaging purchase costs across all units on hand. Here's how it works and why small manufacturers use it.

· 16 min read
How do I calculate the unit price for a product?

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How do I calculate the unit price for a product?

Do you know how to calculate your unit costs for your products? We walk through the unit price formula with step-by-step examples, including materials, labor, packaging, and overhead.

· 17 min read
Markup vs Margin: What's the Difference? [With Formulas]

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Markup vs Margin: What's the Difference? [With Formulas]

Markup and margin sound like the same thing, but confusing them can cost you real money. Here's what each one means, how to calculate them, and which to use for your small-batch products.

· 15 min read