After the Christmas season, the next big shopping spectacle that will keep small business owners on their toes is Valentine’s Day. Below we have some tips for small business owners to keep in mind as February is just a stone’s throw away. Though it started as a religious holiday commemorating the Roman Catholic martyr St. Valentine, it […]
Barcoding systems are nifty tools that boost efficiency. In our previous discussions, we mentioned that standard-setting bodies like GS1 and ISO assigned some common business barcodes. Others, however, could be generated within the establishment that would use them. SKUs and QR codes are some of the handiest barcodes around because of their many applications. You have several options for making […]
We talked about glass as a viable packaging option in Custom Packaging 101 for Startups and Inexpensive Food Packaging Ideas for Startups. Glass is a versatile product, suitable for an endless list of products and moldable into many different forms. Various business industries put glass bottles at the top of their packaging preferences for practical reasons. For beer manufacturers, glass […]
We talked about barcodes and their many uses in our blog Barcode Basics: A Simplified Guide for Startups. There, we discussed one-dimensional barcodes at length and only made a brief mention of two-dimensional barcodes, aka “2D barcodes.” These ciphers are also used for data management. They have similar functions as their 1D counterparts but look […]
—– [Startup Tips: Applying the 2021 Pantone Colors of the Year in a Cosmetics Business] —– The Pantone Color Institute recently named two Colors of the Year for 2021—Illuminating and Ultimate Gray. Illuminating is an uplifting, sunny yellow shade. Ultimate Gray is likethe daytime shadow cutting through the sunlight’s rays. The events of the year […]
[Is Facebook Marketplace, Amazon or eBay the Best Platform for New Online Sellers?] Interest in ecommerce has grown exponentially since the Coronavirus pandemic began. There are many platforms to choose from, and some may be more convenient for neophyte retailers than others. In Best Online Selling Sites for Beginners and Small Businesses, we explored the […]
One of the ways for first-time DIY packers to cut relocation costs is by sourcing their own supplies. However, labeling moving boxes can be confusing. Without preparation, they may find it hard to organize their belongings to make packing and unpacking seamless. If you’re getting ready for your first move, then this blog is for […]
—– [Money-Saving Tips: 20 Easy Ways to Cut Moving Costs] —– Potentially high expenses can make relocation a stressful experience. In the US, moving to a nearby city can cost over $2000, whereas longer distances may double this amount. People naturally look for ways to save money without sacrificing the integrity of their belongings, and […]
We previously talked about the advantages of using a stretch wrap machine. It is not for all establishments, but those that rely on this equipment gain significantly from it. If your facility frequently lags at the palletizing section, then it may be time for you to buy a stretch wrap machine. We wrote this guide […]
Stretch wrapping secures packages and protects them from various elements. In our stretch wrap buying guide, we featured a video showing how to apply stretch wrap properly. Notice that it’s not an easy job without a machine. That’s why, in our other blog, When the Coronavirus Pandemic Makes Packaging Automation Necessary, we mentioned that repeated […]
