Don’t think that you have to be a seasoned professional to attend HSCG’s annual conferences. They are, in fact, perfect for soapmakers of all skill levels. And since we started as the Soap Guild, you can bet that we have some of the best soapmaking sessions around (not that we brag…much). Today, we’re presenting this year’s HSCG conference speakers who … Read More
Scholarship Applications Open
We are excited to announce that once again, Veracity Insurance Solutions is offering two full scholarships to the 2014 conference! Really want to join in Tucson at the 2014 conference but can’t afford it? Already a member? If so, you need to check out the scholarship. Veracity is generously offering a “full ride” to 2 members, each worth over $1500. … Read More
Get With the Program
Have you gotten with the program? The teacher program, that is. Ever wonder what that apple is next to a member’s name in the ‘Find a Soapmaker’ listings? Nope, it’s not a signifier that a member has an especially voracious appetite or that they’re the apple of our eyes (couldn’t resist the pun). It’s actually a signifier that the member … Read More
5 Benefits of Certification
Have you been considering certification with the HSCG? Wondering why one would be certified? Check out what a few of our members have to say about how certification has helped their businesses: “Certification Badges are a great way to add credibility to your business cards, web site, LinkedIn profile and Facebook page. It gives a professional touch to all your … Read More
Soap Gallery Goes Big
Pictures. Who doesn’t love checking out a great picture? We are *ahem* well acquainted with the dangers of the picture wonderland/time sinkhole known as Pinterest and we’d venture to guess you and your customers are big fans of pretty pictures as well. That’s why the HSCG has a Soap Gallery available for the public to browse your beautiful creations, but … Read More
Member Card Comeback
Do you remember what happened when you used to renew your Guild membership? Perhaps you recall opening your mailbox to find that shiny folder of information with a membership card tucked very officiously in the front pocket waiting for you inside? Birds were chirping, your soap always behaved….okay, perhaps we embellish. Those rose-tinted glasses are addictive. If you joined in … Read More
Hot Off the Press: New Brochures!
If you have been living under a rock for the past few years, it’s time to break out you may not have heard of our ‘Why Handcrafted Soap?’ brochure. These wildly popular brochures explain just why consumers want to spoil themselves rotten with a bar of handcrafted soap. When HSMG members voted to welcome cosmetic makers with open arms and … Read More
Can I get a little REQUEST?
Have you ever wondered if a soapmaker could create a soap just for you? Maybe you wanted a Pennsylvania-based soapmaker who would make Philadelphia bells for you. Maybe you had a novel ingredient you wanted to incorporate in a lip balm. Or you needed 300 heart-shaped soaps for a party. Or peppermint lotion wholesale to Iceland. Perhaps you’re a soapmaker … Read More
Powerful Provisions Purchasing
You are busy… and yet you need to buy more scotch tape, paper, envelopes or printer cartridges. With orders to fill, tweets to post, and product to package, who has time to run to the stock to re-stock the supply cabinet? No worries, you can order these products online and save 15-80%. We’re talking super deep discounts AND you can … Read More
Black Friday Magic
If the thought of Black Friday makes you shudder, we have just the deal for you this upcoming Black Friday (that would be Friday, November 23). Photo by Flickr member Michael Holden. Used under a Creative Commons License. For one day only (okay, 27 hours, to be precise), we’re running a few specials across the HSMG website. You don’t have … Read More
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