Why Handcrafted Soap?

Executive DirectorMembership & Benefits1 Comment

You’ve unpacked your soap, set up a killer display and the first person who walks into your booth picks up a bar and asks, “Why handcrafted soap?” Luckily, there’s a brochure for that. Of course your soap is awesome, but we don’t ever want to leave you tongue-tied for a response in the heat of the moment. One great benefit … Read More

This Store’s For You

Executive DirectorBusiness & Finance1 Comment

Do you sell your soap?  Are you trying to expand your reach?  Do you have a website yet?  The Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild has partnered with HSMG member The Template Place to bring you Soap Guild Stores, a fully customizable webstore available expressly for HSMG members.  The Soap Guild Stores combine all member webstores into a marketplace that assists consumers in … Read More

Why attend the 2011 Conference? A Personal Perspective

Executive DirectorHSCG Annual Conference3 Comments

I’ve attended the HSMG Annual Conference for the past 5 years. Each year I am amazed at the depth of talent that we have access to as HSMG members (and guests to the conference). Over the years, I have learned so much about soapmaking, the business of soapmaking, ingredients, tradeshow marketing, etc… etc… The list just goes on. Each year … Read More