March 8, 2021

The Home Business Owner’s DIY Guide for Moving Wine Bottles

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 […]

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December 13, 2020

10 Essentials for Labeling Moving Boxes

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 […]

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December 7, 2020

Sustainable Cosmetics Packaging

—– [Advantages, Disadvantages and Eco-Friendly Beauty Solutions] —– Currently, there is clamor worldwide to use sustainable packaging in the cosmetics industry, largely driven by consumer and e-commerce trends. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic started, beauty products had been using up billions of plastic units yearly, accounting for a huge portion of environmental waste. Additionally, much […]

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November 20, 2020

Using Pantone Colors for Packaging and Branding

“Classic Blue is the Pantone Color of the Year 2020.” This line will most likely puzzle the average consumer. He’ll probably say, “Yup, 2020 is blue, alright,” then drift away to thoughts of COVID-19. But to craftsmen, packaging designers, fashion experts, and pretty much everyone else who works with color, this statement virtually determines life. […]

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October 28, 2020

Barcode Mistakes: Causes, Consequences and Solutions

Barcode fails are common, and unfortunately, very costly. The ramifications can range from simple scanning inaccuracies to life-threatening medication errors. That’s why establishments relying on these ciphers must ensure their accuracy if they want to incorporate them into their daily operations. In this blog, we shall discuss various causes of bad barcodes, their consequences and […]

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October 27, 2020

Barcode Printing: 7 Easy Ways to Print Quality Barcodes

We recently covered the barcode basics, explaining how these ciphers work, their benefits and the most commonly encountered types in US retail. We also discussed ways to get a UPC and EAN, two of the most important retail barcodes. If you already have a few barcodes for your business, the next thing to do is […]

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October 23, 2020

How to Get UPC and EAN Barcodes for Your Products

In our blog, 2020’s Best Online Selling Sites for Beginners and Small Businesses, we discussed the various online sites that startups can explore. We mentioned that it could be very competitive to start on platforms like Amazon. Adding to the challenge is the fact that their requirements from full-time sellers are not straightforward. One of […]

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October 22, 2020

Barcode Basics: A Simplified Guide for Startups

Documentation is indispensable in commerce. Without a reliable data recording system, there’s no way we can ensure business accountability, see purchasing patterns, gauge success, minimize product fails and predict the market’s direction. In a highly wired country like the US, all these things must be done in a snap, and the barcode’s impact on efficiency […]

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October 20, 2020

16 Food Packaging Mistakes That Business Startups Should Avoid

Opening a food business is exciting despite the many challenges. You have quite a mound on your plate, from food handling safety and labeling regulations to conceptualizing designs for your online store and packaging. Congratulate yourself if you’ve hurdled them all! Speaking of food packaging design, we thoroughly explored this subject in Inexpensive Food Packaging […]

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October 19, 2020

Inexpensive Food Packaging Ideas for Startups

Food Packaging 1: Different Ways to Package Food The packaging is a huge concern for anyone starting a food business. In our blog, Why Packaging is Important, we likened it to a silent salesman, as it contributes enormously to one’s branding strategy. Here, we shall discuss how startups can package food inexpensively for retail. Read […]

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