Recommendations

I receive a lot of questions of what companies/website/etc. I use, and who I recommend on sites/vendors/etc.
I thought putting this together with links and all makes it easy for you to go to!
Let them know that I sent you!

INVENTORY

Craftybase

referral code: 419c7bc4

If you are searching for a quality inventory website for all your items, you can be overwhelmed with all the websites out there! I tried out a couple, and Craftybase is what I recommend! What I love the most about Craftybase is not only the reasonable price, but great customer service! Customer service is one of the most important thing to me. Nicole and Nathan are based in London. When I send them an email, post something in the forum, etc. They respond within 24 hours, I don’t think I’ve ever had to wait longer than 10 hours. But be understandable that they are across the pond so they can’t respond within the hour.
Check out my blog post here for my formal review.

To get 10% off, make sure you use my referral code: 419c7bc4

LABELS 

https://www.dutchlabelshop.com

I am currently using Dutch Label Shop. The ordering process is incredibly simple. You don't have to know crazy graphics to create a label! You use their template to create simple and clean look of text labels!

Please use the link when you purchase so they know that I sent you there! (and I get a small kickback when you make purchase - and I would greatly appreciate it too!) :)

ONLINE SELLING

Etsy

I started out on Etsy, and I am incredibly grateful for the exposure that I had received.

If you love to craft/sew/etc. and you have an interest in selling online, I really recommend Etsy when starting out.  It's well known in both non and handmade community. 

Even though the policies have really changed for sellers, it is still a good place to start out.

Join teams to get to know other sellers, ask questions, and everyone is super helpful! We all had to start somewhere! 

I have been selling on since 2006, and Etsy has just been amazing for me, and would love for you to start out there too!  

Use the referral link - http://etsy.me/17erces - and you get 40 free listings (and me too!). 

Make sure you sign up using that link.

TIPS for CRAFT SHOWS

Square (aff link)

So many buyers are now paying with credit cards. I prefer Square because of the organization. At the end of a craft show, Square lets me know the total fee, tax, etc. collected. it's a lot more organized than other swipers. The fee is about the same as others. For swipe cards, the fee is 2.75%, and if you have to enter it in, it's 3.5% + $0.15. More fee info here.

Another great thing about Square is you can swipe cards offline. Sometimes not every craft show you sell at is going to have cell reception, having the offline Square makes it easier for buyers that want to pay with credit cards! This is definitely one of my favorite features. More info about the offline mode here.

If you click on the link and sign up for square, you and I will get $1,000 free credit card processing fee for 180 days after you sign up! What?! yeah, so awesome! So, you should sign up! ;)

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Are you curious about anything else? Feel free to contact me and ask!

Review: Craftybase - Online Inventory Software

Some of the questions that a small business owner has is how do you handle inventory tracking?

I tried the paper and pen, I can’t seem to keep track because I have so many items! I also lose the paper a lot too! I decided that I wanted to try out an online database inventory tracker.

I found Craftybase.com

It is a very simple looking website. After reviewing their features, I thought that it’s pretty simple and straight forward. I didn’t need all the bells and whistles, and gave it a try!

They give you two different options, Hobby and Pro. I actually started out in Hobby, I wasn’t sure if I need the Pro version. But after using the Hobby trial for a week, I decided that I need the Pro version.  I emailed them to ask if it was okay to try out the Pro version. They were quick to respond and gave me a week more to try out the Pro version.

After using it for many months now, I am still recommending it. It does cost per month, but for me, it’s worth it!

Check out their listed features here.

But here are the reasons that I love about Craftybase:

Inventory Tracking:

It’s not just for what you’ve made.

Track your materials! After a trip to the store or online purchase, I always make sure that I enter all the items/products into my materials list! To me, this takes so long, but it is so important!

It also lets you know if you’re running low based on what your running low means.

Product Batch Recipe:

I love this part! This is why the inventory/material tracking is so important! When I finish with an item, I enter the project into Craftybase, then I enter the materials that I used. This way I can accurately price my products!  I don’t have to take out paper and pen, try to remember how much I bought this and this, and then try to figure out an equation then… typing that out is already complicated enough! Why make it so difficult on yourself?

You can also set your hourly wage, and you can incorporate the cost of labor into your total price.

Reports:

For every sale I make, I enter it in. This gives me an accurate amount of how much I am making and how much I am spending.  This makes it a lot easier when it’s tax time.

Mobile Intergration:

I love how it’s so easy to use even on my smartphone! I don’t always bring all my products to craft shows, and if someone says, “do you have another one of this?” and I don’t have it at the show, I can check the mobile website and let the possible buyer know if I do have another or not! How easy is that?

Last and MOST important part!!

Customer Service:

I can rave about how great they are. They respond within 12 hours, and they’re across the pond! They are always open to suggestions, and they’re just really great when it comes to answering your questions!

These are many reasons why I am still using Craftybase!

Are you interested in trying out Craftybase?

You can receive 10% off a month with my referral code (419c7bc4) or you can just use this link: http://craftybase.com/ref/419c7bc4

The great thing is, not only do you receive 10% off a month, I do too - if you do sign up, let me know! So I can personally thank you! :-)

How do you track your inventory? Do you use another online inventory software? Do you have any recommendations for other readers?

Disclaimer:  This review does have referral links. I am not compensated for this review by Craftybase, other than if you decide to use Craftybase using my referral link to get 10% off, I will receive 10% off as well. All opinions are my own. 

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