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

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 Much Does Faire Charge? A Complete Guide to Faire Fees

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How Much Does Faire Charge? A Complete Guide to Faire Fees

Faire charges brands a 15% commission on marketplace orders, a one-time $10 new-customer fee on each new retailer's first order, plus payment processing. Here's how it adds up, and how to price for it.

· 23 min read
Pricing Embroidery Per Stitch — How to Do It Right

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Pricing Embroidery Per Stitch — How to Do It Right

Wondering how to calculate a price for your embroidery products? Here are the steps to set a stitch-based price with confidence — including a real worked example.

· 16 min read
How to Price Baked Goods to Sell: A Bakery Pricing Guide

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How to Price Baked Goods to Sell: A Bakery Pricing Guide

Most bakery owners set prices by looking at what competitors charge. The problem is, if you don't know your actual ingredient costs, you have no idea whether you're making money. This guide walks through how to price your bakery products correctly.

· 18 min read
How to Determine Product Pricing — The Complete Formula for Small-Batch Manufacturers (2026)

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How to Determine Product Pricing — The Complete Formula for Small-Batch Manufacturers (2026)

Most product businesses are guessing at their price. Here's the formula that tells you exactly what to charge — with a worked candle example and channel-by-channel breakdown.

· 20 min read
Faire vs IndieMe — Which Wholesale Marketplace Is Better for Small Brands?

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Faire vs IndieMe — Which Wholesale Marketplace Is Better for Small Brands?

Faire charges 15% commission plus a $10 new-customer fee. IndieMe charges a flat subscription with no commission at all. Here's how to decide which one is right for your product business.

· 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
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
How to Increase Your Manufacturing Profit Margin — 6 Easy Steps

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How to Increase Your Manufacturing Profit Margin — 6 Easy Steps

If you're a manufacturing business, it's important to know how to increase your profit margin. In this article, we'll share 6 easy steps you can take to boost your bottom line — from reducing manufacturing costs to improving sales and marketing.

· 14 min read
How to Factor Overhead Costs Into Your Product Pricing (With Examples)

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How to Factor Overhead Costs Into Your Product Pricing (With Examples)

Most product businesses track their material costs carefully but completely forget about overheads. Here's how to factor those invisible costs into your pricing before they quietly eat your margins.

· 16 min read
9 Pricing Mistakes Product Businesses Make (And How To Avoid Them)

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9 Pricing Mistakes Product Businesses Make (And How To Avoid Them)

We cover 9 common pricing mistakes product businesses make — from not knowing your true costs to never reviewing your prices — and show you exactly how to fix each one.

· 15 min read
Pricing Psychology for Product Businesses — The Magic Numbers That Make Customers Buy

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Pricing Psychology for Product Businesses — The Magic Numbers That Make Customers Buy

We show you how to use psychology and magic numbers in your pricing to improve your sales.

· 21 min read
How Much to Mark Up Products — Markup Formula Guide

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How Much to Mark Up Products — Markup Formula Guide

How do you find the right markup for your product that both attracts customers and makes a profit? This guide walks through the formula, percentage vs absolute markups, and worked examples for product businesses.

· 22 min read