Photos enhance the appeal of package labels like we mentioned in “Why Packaging Is Important.” But in the digital age, the utility of label photos does not stop there. For today’s sellers, product pictures are often the subject of social media engagements, too. That is why imaging tools that help make pictures both printable and […]
In highly regulated industries, such as the food and cosmetics businesses, strict adherence to labeling rules is expected. For example, the beer bottle dictator, Kent “Battle” Martin, can reject beer labels over the slightest mistake in dimensions, label font sizes or points, colors and messaging. Compliance protects one’s business and the consumers who base their […]
—– [Funding and Marketing Tips for Growing a Mom and Pop Business] —– The National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day is on March 29th, celebrating small, independent businesses’ enormous contribution to the US economy. These establishments employ most Americans in the labor force but constantly face the toughest financial challenges. This guide answers some […]
In the US, the food and beverage industry is a highly regulated trade. Licensing is a rigorous process that goes through the different branches of government. One requirement that small business owners have to satisfy when selling food, water, and other beverages is safe packaging. Plastic bottles and containers are some of the most convenient […]
Location flexibility is one of the benefits of owning a home-based business. If you are moving houses for some reason, there’s not a lot holding you back unless you’re short of funds or prep time. And being in that situation can trigger a lot of anxiety. We previously wrote a guide for home business owners […]
After the Christmas season, the next big shopping spectacle that will keep small business owners on their toes is Valentine’s Day. Below we have some tips for small business owners to keep in mind as February is just a stone’s throw away. Though it started as a religious holiday commemorating the Roman Catholic martyr St. Valentine, it […]
We talked about glass as a viable packaging option in Custom Packaging 101 for Startups and Inexpensive Food Packaging Ideas for Startups. Glass is a versatile product, suitable for an endless list of products and moldable into many different forms. Various business industries put glass bottles at the top of their packaging preferences for practical reasons. For beer manufacturers, glass […]
—– [Startup Tips: Applying the 2021 Pantone Colors of the Year in a Cosmetics Business] —– The Pantone Color Institute recently named two Colors of the Year for 2021—Illuminating and Ultimate Gray. Illuminating is an uplifting, sunny yellow shade. Ultimate Gray is likethe daytime shadow cutting through the sunlight’s rays. The events of the year […]
[Is Facebook Marketplace, Amazon or eBay the Best Platform for New Online Sellers?] Interest in ecommerce has grown exponentially since the Coronavirus pandemic began. There are many platforms to choose from, and some may be more convenient for neophyte retailers than others. In Best Online Selling Sites for Beginners and Small Businesses, we explored the […]
One of the ways for first-time DIY packers to cut relocation costs is by sourcing their own supplies. However, labeling moving boxes can be confusing. Without preparation, they may find it hard to organize their belongings to make packing and unpacking seamless. If you’re getting ready for your first move, then this blog is for […]
