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My Candle Business Plan (from scratch) for 2023
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Rough time stamps below. Be sure to check out the mentioned links and videos below well:
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🔗 MENTIONED LINKS 🔗
Premier 700 Wicks : blacktiebarn.com/collections/...
Wax Melter - amzn.to/3v5B7rv
Product Photo STudio Light box - amzn.to/3v0haT7
Wick Holders and Clips:nordencandlesupply.com
craftybase.com/?rfsn=3998285....
📺 MENTIONED VIDEOS 📺
Candle Supplies and Tools: • Candle Maker's Shoppin...
Holiday show behind the scenes: • Sold $7000 in Candles ...
Wick tools: • These Candle Wick Tool...
Candle testing: • WICK Testing GOALS 🙏 (...
2022 Guide: • PLANNING TO START A CA...
Beginner candle making tutorial: • Candle Making Tutorial...
Timestamps:
00:00 - Starting a candle business
03:16 - Business strategy, niche, name, branding, structure
09:17 - Social media
10:55 - Standardize & simplify
13:20 - Product photos
15:06 - Selling platforms & Pricing
21:08 - Learn new skills
22:18 - Customer guidance
24:48 - Budget, Getting Started, Bookkeeping
27:43 - Inventory Management
29:32 - Candle making strategy
41:50 - Test groups
44:04 - More candle business tips
RESOURCES
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💡 Email Newsletter (candle making tips, resources, new content, etc.) 💡
blacktiebarnworkshop.ck.page/
Subscribe to Videos Here: kzfaq.info...
Craftybase (recipes, orders, bookkeeping, inventory): craftybase.com/?rfsn=3998285....
Canva: partner.canva.com/5bmaR2
SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT
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🕯️ Candle Making 🕯️
Wicks (Premier 700 series): blacktiebarn.com/collections/...
Maksey (luxury woodwicks, vessels, wax, oils): makesy.com/?rfsn=6032176.58ffde7
Village Candle Supply (CA and USA): villagecraftandcandle.com/?re...
Wick Holders and Clips:nordencandlesupply.com?sca_ref=1972485.DlZFh8FQu5
Custom Labels, Stickers, and Tape: www.stickermule.com/unlock?re...
Candle Tins: USA - oliicraft.co, Canada - oliicraft.ca (Use Discount Code to Save on these tins: BTB20OFF)
Mixing Jugs for FO/Color ½ gallon - amzn.to/3FwMWMm
Mixing Jugs for FO/Color 1 gallon -
Piston Funnel - amzn.to/3FFxqh4
Respirator Mask: amzn.to/3reMwCw
Color Wheel (for mixing dyes): amzn.to/3pdrUcj
Wooden Stirring Spoons: amzn.to/39mUumz
Plastic Stirring Spoons: amzn.to/2VcsYQk
Probe Thermometer - amzn.to/3PDZhDi
Infrared Thermometer: amzn.to/3q93rG4
Heat Gun (Variable temp settings): amzn.to/2JjvDoz
Economical Scale: amzn.to/33oLWYs
Economical Scale: amzn.to/36cDcGI
Economical Scale: amzn.to/33pxSxJ
Wax Melter with spout: amzn.to/3v5B7rv
Pouring Pitcher: amzn.to/3V8yf87
Wick trimmer - amzn.to/3G0UzMr
Wick Trimmer (w/base) - amzn.to/3G3zBNb
Wood Wick Trimmer: amzn.to/3kBVOr4
Paper Plates (9”) for color testing/pitcher trivet: amzn.to/2Je8lRe
Paper Plated (6”) for color testing: amzn.to/39osi2y
Glass Measuring Cup (my favorite): amzn.to/37hxL8C
Glass Measuring Cup Set: amzn.to/36ft8wM
Glass Measuring Cup: amzn.to/39lWf3b
Pipettes: amzn.to/2JfOn8S
💰📦 BUSINESS, PACKING & SHIPPING SUPPLIES I USE 📦💰
Shopify (affiliate link): shopify.pxf.io/c/3220226/1061...
Shipping Label Printer (Rollo): amzn.to/3b8Lqlk
Shipping Label Pack (Rollo): amzn.to/3xhmKzW
Shipping Label Roll Holder (Rollo): amzn.to/2Ts33qF
Honeycomb paper - amzn.to/3v01Upu
Tape Gun: amzn.to/3dYUycW
Packing/Shipping Tape: amzn.to/3u7Mb5Z
Packing Peanuts (Environmental Friendly): amzn.to/2OJoUqB
White Shipping Box - Pack of 50, 6 x 4 x 3: amzn.to/3agrmxr
White Shipping Box - Pack of 25, 6 x 4 x 4: amzn.to/2MN7okV
Aviditi White Mailing Boxes - Pack of 50, 5.5 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2: amzn.to/3d4Dbs0
📸 Photo & Video 📸
Camera Gear (Video and Products): amzn.to/3oNiaq2
Product Photo Light Box: amzn.to/3v0haT7
Mevo Multi Stream Camera(s): amzn.to/3S6g3e0
💲💲 SHOW/BOOTH CHECKOUT SYSTEM 💲💲:
Square Terminal (for laptop, no ipad needed): amzn.to/3UJm16t
Square Stand (for use with iPad): amzn.to/3tDgWk2
Receipt Printer: amzn.to/3Xc9Ssr
iPad: amzn.to/3AhEhM3
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