Are You Ready To Open Up Your Etsy Shop/Website & Start Selling Your Candles? LAUNCH CHECKLIST

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@beabustamante3378 3 жыл бұрын

I'm opening my own candle business very soon and I just discovered your channel!!! Thank u so much for making such informative content, its given me so much comfort and confidence 😭😭😭

@MemoryBoxCandleCo 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I’m so glad!! Thank you so much for watching 🥰

@DelicioussByCece 10 ай бұрын

Same here just starting my homemade candle business

@deltraaustin Жыл бұрын

You are amazing!!!! I started my candle making journey a year ago. Ready to launch in a couple weeks. Thank you for your guidance!

@namjoo6292 3 жыл бұрын

Omg this couldn’t be the most perfect timing! I will be launching my candle business this month! Thank uuuu

@aboyfromtheuniverse 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the videos you make. They're a life saver!

@naomib5220 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing and informative video. I’m new to candle making but I’ve got so many ideas in the pipeline I’m so glad I’ve come across your platform! X

@amberbambergaming 3 жыл бұрын

The timing of this video is perfect! I already have a small business but am just about to add candles to it 💕

@tancycampbell 3 жыл бұрын

Same here

@thecandlejourney2500 3 жыл бұрын

Some great advice here, thank you 👏 I'm still in the testing phase of my candles but this will be really helpful for when the time comes 😊

@ashleyjohnson9962 2 жыл бұрын

This channel and your information is invaluable! Thank you!

@HandcraftedCandleCoLisaC 3 жыл бұрын

Erica, you really are a blessing, I'm kinda nervous to open you a shop, but you made so easy too. I thank you and Jessica McMann for always sharing your experience.

@Desirenelly 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been making candles for a year now. I started off gifting them for birthdays, showers, graduation, Christmas etc. and I’ve been getting soooo much great feedback. So i believe I’m ready to start selling.

@jessicavaladez3 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! As I am preparing myself to launch, it was perfect timing. You always lift my spirits & confidence into preparing for this day 💕

@MemoryBoxCandleCo 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad 🥰 Thank you for watching!!

@lisapatterson2142 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this for all of us lovely ladies and men looking to start our own candle 🕯 business😁I’ve literally been listening to your video threw my air pods at work all day drilling all the info in my head. Special thank you also for letting me know it’s ok to take 6 months for preparations having all my *ducks in a row* 🌸🌸🌸💐Your fantastic I’m definitely subscribed to your channel!!:)

@AsiaAndrea 3 жыл бұрын

THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED TO SEE. THANK YOU LOVE AND IVE BEEN A SUBBIE 🥰

@AwakenUrMind 3 жыл бұрын

You are seriously the best 💜💜💜💜Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹

@heavenandlimes 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like I am not ready… 🥺 I jumped in way too early, I wish this video was out long ago, I’ll close shop, and reopen when everything off of this list is checked off... I am grateful that you have taken the time to do this. Thank You 🙏🏼 I am anxiously awaiting for your launch!! I need to buy some of your candles, I cannot function without your candles...

@kcbaker02 3 жыл бұрын

☺️ I love watching your videos. They are full of useful info. I’ve just started getting into making wax melts and I’m working up to making candles. You are always my go to when I think of a specific question and so far, you’ve already answered it in a video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us!

@MemoryBoxCandleCo 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad!! Thank you so much for watching ☺️

@virginiasverkiou6437 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the valuable information Erica! I would love to see this checklist in a timeline application!

@anthonyp1262 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Erica, thank you! This is really helpful. After watching your videos for several months, I am thrilled to see how successful your business is becoming. Congrats.

@MemoryBoxCandleCo 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!!

@rocioo7566 3 жыл бұрын

OMG, u are amazing girl thank u so much , for all this information.

@JolieWestCandles 5 ай бұрын

These videos are GOLD. Thank you!

@dallashorner 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for such great information! I love how much you want to help others to be successful!

@bubblerose292 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I really needed this 💓

@sheizm888 3 жыл бұрын

That was very informative and helped me be very confident about my personal consideration, thanks for sharing 🕯😊

@snyder_fine_art 2 жыл бұрын

I like these informative videos. I could listen to you talk all day long.

@simplyblessed_ 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I so needed this

@sharondamckenzie2389 2 жыл бұрын

I'm starting my business in the next 60 - 90 days. This was extremely useful information. Thank you!

@theevolvingmindset333 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Erica, this was VERY informative! I've been following (subscribed to) you since Jan 2020 and I'm getting closer to starting the process. I need a grant or loan to get started but I'm working on a business plan a pitch. You're my favorite Candle maker, I appreciate you for sharing your candle business journey and knowledge. AND...Congratulations on your marriage! I'm very happy for you and I wish you and your new "hubby" all the best 😊😊

@ceciliamartinez3304 2 жыл бұрын

I love all of your videos. Thank you

@madisonheiner6944 3 жыл бұрын

About to launch my etsy shop on Monday! Appreciate the advice in advance. :)

@MemoryBoxCandleCo 3 жыл бұрын

So exciting!! Thanks for watching 😊

@PhillyfromNYC 2 жыл бұрын

Haven’t started yet so this video is very helpful. Thanks for sharing! 👏🥰👏

@heavenandlimes 3 жыл бұрын

@Level-qp8sz 2 жыл бұрын

Erica, once again you have answered the question(s) I've regarding how to open my online store. This video provided informative checking points. Thank you!

@Daydreameruk 2 жыл бұрын

This is SO useful. Thankyou.

@AriesFire88 Жыл бұрын

This was great! Thank you so much!

@rarebreedewe Жыл бұрын

Excellent advice thank-you!

@taskhan5761 Жыл бұрын

When you said be very kind to yourself, it made me tear up a little bit! Thank you for the tips and tricks

@annarifai85 2 жыл бұрын

appreciate your advice, thanks a lot.

@tvCARLINEA 3 жыл бұрын

So thankful for all your info!

@MemoryBoxCandleCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! ☺️

@nonexistencelife594 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Keep up the great info!!!!!

@MemoryBoxCandleCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ThatsLaCotta 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you for sharing your advice is very helpful ♥️

@MemoryBoxCandleCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching ☺️

@cbpapp Жыл бұрын

We actually used Legal Zoom to get our LLC about a year ago. We have been saving all emails from the sellers we buy from. We also saved all the emails from PayPal as well. We decided to build part of the shipping cost into each candle. We also decided to use Shopify. I had to get some help with setting up Shopify. There’s nothing wrong with getting help from someone you know who has those skills you need! We’ve hit some speed bumps and still haven’t launched, however I’m hoping before the beginning to mid Oct. We have not contacted an insurance company yet, because why pay for insurance before you’ve even launched?? Thank you SO much for sharing what you’ve learned, I can’t thank you enough! ❤️

@swatipanchal1744 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks...Really go information.

@laamarina491 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sm for sharing!!

@MemoryBoxCandleCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@savanna.shares 3 жыл бұрын

So helpful! Thanks Erica! Always producing the best content! Would you be open to a video dedicated to specific questions or topics to ask CPAs and business attorneys? This is always the hard part as I never know what to ask 🥲 Thanks for all that you do!

@MemoryBoxCandleCo 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a wonderful idea!! I will write this down :)

@savanna.shares 3 жыл бұрын

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo Thanks girl! I really appreciate it. I just found a CPA and they helped with filing taxes etc. I would love more knowledge on what I NEED to know and who to ask 😊

@tasiasolomon2665 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on how to write a good candle/wax melt smell description? This was sooo informative

@MrHerks 3 жыл бұрын

I gave up on the damn candles, because I don't feel confident in them, not sure I ever will :( But, I do feel super confident in my Beard products (and hopefully soap) so this information is still super useful, Thanks :)

@MemoryBoxCandleCo 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Honestly that’s all that matters is that you find a product that you love and feel confident selling :)

@dannyreynolds7216 3 жыл бұрын

Candles are pretty easy once you do research of course there is going to be trail and error but we live and learn after all most people don’t anything about beard products unless they do soap for example 100% soy wax is more difficult to use then say a blend but in the end we just step out in faith

@MrHerks 3 жыл бұрын

@@dannyreynolds7216 no, they are definitely not easy lol not for me anyway! I’m 2 months and thousand’s of dollars deep with not one good candle to show for it 🤷🏻‍♂️

@WINDFLYER 2 жыл бұрын

I am subscribed;)

@coeurpur3 3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@awalker9461 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. I watched your video about the CPA. I need to go back and watch you old video about candle costs. My question is, now that you've been to a CPA, are you gonna change your candle costing, because you need to put apart 25% for the end of the year tax. 25% is a lot.... :(

@MemoryBoxCandleCo 3 жыл бұрын

Oh no not at all, I’m happy with my profit margin and I’ve already been saving 25% of every “paycheck” to go towards taxes! I suggest calling a cpa to ask them some questions you’re confused about :)

@jerzqueen8722 3 жыл бұрын

💖💖💖💖

@rosemaryfoster4204 3 жыл бұрын

How long do you test candles for when you are just starting

@pncessbri 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your info! I'm about to launch my business and don't know whether I should add sales tax or not? Do you add it to the total price of your candle or does etsy do it for you? Thanks a lot!!

@MemoryBoxCandleCo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! & Etsy collects sales tax on your behalf :)

@bernadettegrisham676 3 жыл бұрын

What wax do you use and where do you get it from?

@dorgana68 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Erica, sorry to post this question here too (did at your one of your other videos too). As a biz, Shopify i.e. requires you to disclose a physical address. If you manufacture and sell from your home, that's a problem. Did you get a PO Box (not always viewed best way) or a virtual mailbox?

@adriennekirkland719 3 жыл бұрын

Erica, Is there any difference in tin/ glass that would make a in the hot/cold throw?

@adriennekirkland719 3 жыл бұрын

Btw, thank you for this important information. I will be starting my journey but, not in a rush. Making sure to have all my 🦆 in a row.

@morningbellewaxco.5702 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have to have insurance and legal things from a lawyer for wax melts?

@southpaw704 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this.

@robertrush1111 3 жыл бұрын

Are the candles behind you all one color as they are all in black jars. Or do you color according to scent.

@manyag69 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have to get all the legal things even on an etsy store? Because I am very young and things

@Gigiethechoublaklady 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on how to open an etsy shop?

@MemoryBoxCandleCo 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t but I totally need to! ❤️

@samlack3334 3 жыл бұрын

Any thoughts on environmentally friendly packaging for melts? Single use plastic clamshells seem horrific

@MemoryBoxCandleCo 3 жыл бұрын

You can pour molds and then package them up in Kraft bags! ❤️

@GigaBuzzStore 3 жыл бұрын

In terms of website is important to avoid any Saas platforms. It's like building a house on somebody's ground...

@tinalewis6891 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information

@infinitusCR Жыл бұрын

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@cass4402 2 жыл бұрын

This might be a silly question but how did you find your burn time ? Did you just burn the candle till it was gone?

@swatipanchal1744 3 жыл бұрын

How about selling candles on Poshmark? Any advice?

@jakemadeja908 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, Erica. I have a question. Do you offer training/lesson on candle making? If yes, I’d like to avail. Tia! ❤️

@MemoryBoxCandleCo 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t currently but maybe in the future I might!

@jakemadeja908 3 жыл бұрын

@@MemoryBoxCandleCo Can I please ask some question about Etsy? Can I email or message you on IG?

@MemoryBoxCandleCo 3 жыл бұрын

You can email me at memoryboxcandleco@gmail.com!

@kubidyez Жыл бұрын

I think etsy is very important for online selling

@SexyChoclateThunder 3 жыл бұрын

Quick question . How do you clean the oily finger prints off the matte black jars? It’s really killing me to figure this out and i don’t wanna message my jars

@ladyshay820 3 жыл бұрын

Try wearing gloves when handling the jars.

@blackbeauty9576 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to start a business like you.. In India... ❤ From India... This is sakhti.

@blackbeauty9576 3 жыл бұрын

Can i join u in chat...

@AbyS444 3 жыл бұрын

Is quikbooks at tax write off? They’re expensive for someone just starting out.

@zorana4006 3 жыл бұрын

No. I would be a business expense not a tax write-off.

@Warefamily2024 Жыл бұрын

My wicks always fall over and the flame is high. How do I know when I have a quality wick and is it falling over because it’s not trimmed short enough?