People use them routinely at home and work, but cleaning products contain some harsh chemicals that can go undeclared in their labels. While the law requires manufacturers to disclose the hazardous substances in their products, they are currently loosely applied, supposedly to protect trade secrets. However, over the last two decades, consumer advocacy groups have […]
Some of the trickiest items to relocate are wine bottles. Home business owners may have them as part of their merchandise or personal collection. These items are fragile outside because of their breakable vessels, and inside because of their perishable and volatile contents. Another common concern is the existence of alcohol transport restrictions in dry […]
If you plan to do business in California, you should make room for a Prop 65 warning label on your product packaging. It is required of establishments with a physical presence in the Golden State and remote retailers who intend to sell their merchandise to its residents. Cyberspace has been brimming with all sorts of […]
The ISBN is a unique numeric identifier assigned to books sold commercially. It is not always necessary to get one if a writer chooses to market their work as an e-book. However, it is almost always required of printed books, whether they are self-published or reproduced and sold by other parties. In this blog, we […]
In our article, “Startup Tips: An Easy Guide for Shipping Alcohol Legally in the US,” we discussed the various requirements that small business owners must satisfy before they could ship alcohol in the country. We also explained the packaging recommendations of carriers like FedEx and UPS, but those applied mostly to shipments with only one […]
Alcohol is a restricted substance in the US. As such, its shipment has always been a complex process since the Prohibition, a constitutional move that banned it more than 100 years ago. Today, without the ban, consumers are still legally barred from mailing intoxicating beverages, but the appropriate permits enable alcohol sellers to do so […]
The US pet food industry has steadily grown in the last few years, and experts agree that now is a great time to invest in it. If you just started in this business, you know by now that pet parents are your customers as much as the pets are. And the pet food packaging is […]
The pet food industry has been steadily growing in the last few decades owing to Americans’ increasing acceptance of pets as being part of the family. Small business owners are some of the trade’s drivers, as it generates profit margins as high as 40% and revenues of $30-40 billion annually. The government enforces strict pet […]
The Dymo LabelWriter 450 is one of the most popular label makers in the US and the online selling giant Amazon. This American-made machine is known for its ease of use, sharp prints and compactness. Additionally, it is compatible with both Windows and Mac—the two most commonly used operating systems in the country—and conveniently works […]
Renting a moving truck would be your most budget-friendly option whether you’re relocating your entire home office or transporting only a few pieces of furniture. Your savings would mostly come from cutting labor costs. However, it would also mean packing your stuff, hauling it into the vehicle, driving it over to your new place and […]
