Returns are an unavoidable part of retail. Statistics show that one in three purchases ends up getting returned. The reasons differ, but for sure, they’re not always because the seller is at fault. There are various ways to handle returns. One of them is by sending a return label to your customer. There are two […]
One of the concerns of homemade-soap makers is the packaging. There are plenty of materials to consider: cardstock, plastic, cloth, etc. But just as soaps are created differently, some materials are better for product presentation than others. Stretch film is a popular wrapping material among soap startups. With the right technique, it can make your […]
Soapmaking is both a competitive and lucrative business. But one of the best things about it is that it is convenient—you can do it at home, the ingredients are easy to find and the regulations are not as strict as in making food or cosmetics. But how do you know if your soap labels have […]
The Rollo X1038 and Dymo 4XL are label printers that are popular among startup owners. They use these gadgets to create professional-looking shipping labels and barcode tags. Compared to their competitors, both are more affordable, easier to set up and compatible with more online postage sites. However, one of these printers’ drawbacks is their limited […]
When it comes to cleaning products, market sentiment is presently leaning toward the eco-friendly kind. To many, quality is now determined not only by good product performance but also environmental safety. That is why plastic-free eco-friendly cleaning products are becoming more popular. And for this type of merchandise, glass is plastic’s most important alternative. CONTENT […]
People use them routinely at home and work, but cleaning products contain some harsh chemicals that can go undeclared in their labels. While the law requires manufacturers to disclose the hazardous substances in their products, they are currently loosely applied, supposedly to protect trade secrets. However, over the last two decades, consumer advocacy groups have […]
Some of the trickiest items to relocate are wine bottles. Home business owners may have them as part of their merchandise or personal collection. These items are fragile outside because of their breakable vessels, and inside because of their perishable and volatile contents. Another common concern is the existence of alcohol transport restrictions in dry […]
If you plan to do business in California, you should make room for a Prop 65 warning label on your product packaging. It is required of establishments with a physical presence in the Golden State and remote retailers who intend to sell their merchandise to its residents. Cyberspace has been brimming with all sorts of […]
The ISBN is a unique numeric identifier assigned to books sold commercially. It is not always necessary to get one if a writer chooses to market their work as an e-book. However, it is almost always required of printed books, whether they are self-published or reproduced and sold by other parties. In this blog, we […]
In our article, “Startup Tips: An Easy Guide for Shipping Alcohol Legally in the US,” we discussed the various requirements that small business owners must satisfy before they could ship alcohol in the country. We also explained the packaging recommendations of carriers like FedEx and UPS, but those applied mostly to shipments with only one […]
