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One of my favoriteĀ indie perfumists of many years announced yesterday that she would not be returning from her hiatus, so she could focus on raising her baby girl.Ā Meredith acknowledged in her update ...
As an entrepreneur, we all have those times where we don't feel like doing anything. Throw on the stresses of everyday life orĀ a mental illness like depression or bipolar, and sometimes, you have a re...
It's not often that I get personal about my family here on Modern Soapmaking.Ā Some of my little soapy tribe knows that I'm a mother of three (soon to be four) daughters - a six year old, a five year o...
With the holiday season upon us,Ā there are plenty of things to do as a soapmaker. Between prepping for craft shows, filling orders, and nailing holiday promotions, one big part ofĀ your marketing is pr...
InĀ discussions about the rules and regulations around selling handmade bath and body products in Facebook groups and soapmaking forums, I see it time and time again. Usually, someone asks for advice o...
Soapmakers tend to live in their own little worlds, getting immersed in the latest tutorials and experiments by other soapmakers,Ā as well asĀ blog posts by niche industry writers (like me!) Hey, I'm no...
I'm always on the prowl to feature soapmakers who are making their way in the big ole world of small business. This week, I wanted to feature a soapmaker I came across on Instagram and have followed e...
As a business coach in the handmade soap making industry, I get asked often about how long a soapmaker should wait before they start a soap company. It even comes up in our Facebook group often, and...
This month, I'm following the adventures of four American Made finalists in the Beauty category, and getting up close and personal to see what we can learn from their business-building experiences.
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