Business Focus: 10 Activities For Your Business During Post Holiday Production Slow Downs

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Now that we’ve successfully made it through the holidays and into the new year, many soapmakers now have a brief slow-down in orders, which is the perfect time to  work on other business activities that tend to take a back burner during the holiday rush.  Before the Valentine’s and spring orders tart to kick in, here are 10 suggestions for … Read More

Business Focus: Why Write A Business Plan

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When you started selling your soap, did you start out with an idea that you would make handcrafted soap and immediately write your business plan?  Or were you like many small businesses; your hobby morphed into a business and you are just winging it? If you fall into the latter category, it’s never too late to write a business plan. … Read More