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Small Business Essentials & Supplies

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Look no further… Because all the things you need to start a successful small business is all right here!
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Desk Essentials

 
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What are you waiting for ?? Get it now and create more space on your desk. 
VATTENKAR Laptop/monitor stand - birch 20 1/2x10 1/4 "
 
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I LOVE THIS KEYBOARD SOOO MUCH!! I literally stop what I am doing to type anything when I get the chance. If you are a person that doesn't like the flat key boards of laptops get this keyboard. Not to mention, this keyboard can hookup to your other d...
YUNZII Royalaxe Y68 65% Wireless Keyboard RGB
 
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I take this phone holder with me literally everywhere. I have had it for 2 years and I would buy another one if I needed it but I don't because it is that good. 
Lamicall Foldable Phone Stand - Height Adjustable

Pop Up Shops & Event Essentials

 
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The best place to get it all and it will be your one stop shop for it all. 
Displays2go | POP Display Products, POS Retail Fixtures, & Trade Show
 
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I just discovered this at Ikea and I am completely in love!! I literally can't wait for my next popup shop. 
SKÅDIS Free-standing peg board - white 22x14 ½ "
 
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If you need a quick stand to showcase the overall price of your products at a pop event use this. I legit did not have time to make a custom one and these came in handy. Just be careful with them as they can break a  bit easily. 
NEWNEWSHOW® 8.5x11 Acrylic Sign Holder 3 Pack
 
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Get a custom table runner from this site and seriously thank me later. I ordered a 30x72 table runner and it looks exactly how I created it online. I can't wait to use it for all my pop shops.
Printlino - Etsy
 
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I love how perfect these are to elevate all products within a picture or a for a pop up shop, not to mention they are pretty  affordable and can match with any product table setup.
N'ice Packaging 6 Piece Small Acrylic Riser Set Clear Acrylic Display Riser Set, Acrylic Display Stand
 
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This type of table is essential for pop up shops, if you want to sell in front of your home, and a starter table for a packing station.
6' Folding Banquet Table Off-White - Plastic Dev Group

Business Tech & Gadgets

 
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This thing makes life easier when you are  packing and using water activated tape. Before I bought this I would use a little sponge and would need to consistently wet it & that was a bit annoying. This device is a game changer.
QILIMA Pink Tape Dispenser with Kraft Paper Tape
 
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I use this thing to print out labels, stickers, and personal stuff because this device does not need any ink and I love hearing things print from  it. This Rollo printer has saved me so much money by not needing ink. The only difficulties I had was setting it up, but check out Youtube for a helping hand.
Rollo Shipping Label Printer - Commercial Grade
 
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I have had my Dymo shipping scale for a year and a half. I recommend buying this one if you ship medium to small size things because it only weighs up to 5LBS. I still have yet to change the battery. 
M5 Scale, 5LB Digital Postal Scale
 
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I love that you are able to go back a page without the need to go to the top of the page and all you have to do is click the side buttons.
Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Optical 6 Programmable Button Gaming Mouse with 12,000 DPI HERO Sensor Black 910-005280 - Best Buy
 
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I have had thris tripod for 4 years now and I love everything about it. I have not needed to call for a warranty not once.
ESDDI TP-35 Tripod Phone Camera Holder (Height 63 cm - 170 cm) + Carry Case BNIB
 
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This was and still is my favorite birthday gift. It is easy to connect to the phone, the sound quality changes immediatley, and you can take it anywhere.
GODOX WEC Wireless Lavalier Microphone System
 
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Absolute game changer and worth every single penny. I wish I knew this existed before I started creating content.
Aputure Amaran 150c COB RGBWW 150W Video Light
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Shipping & Packing

 
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This was the crinkle paper I first used when I started my small business and I was never disappointed. 
MagicWater Crinkle Cut Paper Shred (2 LB) - White
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Make your entire life easier by getting a stamp with your business logo. Saves you money, easy to use on paper or muslin bags, and it allows you to custom design wrapping paper. You will thank me later. 
Custom Stamps | made from sustainable materials, and durably designed to be reusable
 
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These were a perfect size and you get so many for ten bucks. I love that you get so many even more so because I am a clumsy person and tend to drop the sticker I am about to use, so its always great to have more. 
Easykart Thank You Label Sticker 1.5" Round
 
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I loved this specific brand because the paper was not so easy to rip and it was just enough for when I first started my small business.
Basic Solid White Tissue Paper 15x20 - 100 Sheets
 
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When you are ready for custom products for your company check this company out immediately!!  I love that they will give you extra of what you ordered and you can proof any design you send in & get samples easily. 
Business Card Printing | Customized Business Cards | Gold Image
 
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You will get exactly what you asked for with this company on Amazon. Not to mention these are perfect for packing freebies or perfect to place in purse and handout if you ever get in a deep convo about your company. 
Bouraw 120Pcs Organza Bags 4x6 Inches, Black
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You will be set for the first 2+ years of your small business. 
2" x 3" Fragile Stickers - 500 Labels
 
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These boxes are best for shopping medium sized things like jewelry, wax melts, and other flat small things. Best for new small business owners. 
PHAREGE 7x5x2 inch Shipping Boxes 25 Pack
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These are my favorite thank you cards to send out if I ran out of others and wanted to try something new. Once again, use these to save on your business budget and until you make custom ones. 
30pcs Slogan & Heart Print Gift Tag
 
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I loved how great these make my wax melt samples look. They can only be used for one item and not overstuffed. They will get the job done. 
100pcs Letter Graphic Gift Bag
 
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GET THIS CRINKLE PAPER!! Specially if your small business is doing really well and you need lots of it. 
Paper Shred, Spring Fill, Shredded Paper in Stock - ULINE
 
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Work smarter not harder by buying affordable stickers that actually stick to say thank you. Before I discovered these I bought my thank you stickers from Amazon and still do , if needed, but I am currently using these and I have had no problems yet, ... 
500pcs Slogan Graphic Gift Sticker
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I got a pack of theses to hand out in my packages as freebies and all my customers love that they get a random one every time. 
60pcs Satin Scrunchie
 
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Uline will always be the goat when it comes down to boxes. These boxes are completely sturdy, easy to build, and can hold up to four items, depending on the size. These are worth purchasing all the time. 
9 x 6 x 4" Corrugated Boxes
 
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It did exactly what I needed it to do.
Scotch® Heavy Duty Shipping Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22 yds., Clear, 6 Rolls (142-6)
 
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Get these, especially if you are just starting your business and you want to take the affordable route to say thank you to your customers until you make your very own custom cards. 
50pcs Slogan Graphic Random Thank You Card
 
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Before you pay too much for custom packaging, just get custom tape instead and save yourself the extra trouble. This specific tape gets activated by water and all you have to do is send in your personal design and Stickermule will perfect it before s... 
Packaging Tape - Free shipping | Sticker Mule
 
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These stickers are a perfect neutral feminine & masculine sticker to add into customers orders as a great freebie. Just something about plants makes everyone happy. 
Green Plants Die Cut Stickers by Recollections™
 
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The great thing about these is that you don't need to many unless its a hug box, but I add a few no matter what size for more safety. 
Office Depot® Brand Loose-Fill Packing Peanuts, 5 Cu Ft
 
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The best bags for whatever you want to use them for. I lobe that this company is so easy to contact and I get my order on time every time. 
8" Hand-Operated Impulse Sealer for Stand Up Pouches
 
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There is always a discount happening & the poly mailers are top of the line.  
Poly Mailers | Plastic Envelope Mailers | #SmileMail Shipping Mailers