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Small Business Essentials
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items I own a small business and today I will share my fave items with YOU!!! I sell online and at artist alleys!
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Shipping Supplies
Sticker Making
Button Making
Vending Supplies!
General Supplies
Outsourcing
Shipping Supplies
I love this thermal label printer! It comes in a few fun colors and I have it in pink. I use it for shipping labels but you can also make stickers!
MUNBYN Bluetooth 4x6 Thermal Label Printer
Thermal labels are a must! I saved so much time (and tape) when I switched to these.
4x6 Direct Thermal Shipping Labels, 500 Pack
Love these for shipping packages! I get them in blue but there are tons of other colors.
Metronic 4x7 Bubble Mailers 100 Pack, Light Blue
Sticker Making
Part of my sticker making process! Add this on top of the vinyl before you cut to increase the water resistance and add a nice finish.
Optiazure Self-Seal Laminating Sheets 50Pk
Big fan of this sticker paper! I add the laminate on top so the finish doesn't really matter, but both are great! Works in an Ecotank printer!
HTVRONT 40 Pcs Printable Vinyl Sticker Paper
I use these for selling/storing stickers!! They fit a 3" sticker perfectly. I have all of my stickers on display in a binder filled with these at events! People love it and they can serve themselves by opening the pouches.
6-Pocket Coin Sleeves, 10 Sheets for Collectors
Button Making
Once you own an American Button Machine, you can never go back! I have three sizes: 1", 2.25", and 3"! The 1" is great for impulse shoppers, the 2.25" is a great classic button size, and I'm experimenting with some unique designs for the 3" maker! Th...
Button Makers
If you get a button maker, you should definitely get this. I love it because I can use it with all of my machines!! I've heard good things about the punches too but those are one size only. I'm a big fan of this cutter's flexiblity!
Circle Cutter
Vending Supplies!
Cubes are a MUST if you do any sort of vending! They're super flexible and a crucial part of my display!
C&AHOME 8-Cube Wire Storage Organizer White
General Supplies
Ecotanks are THE BEST!! I've used one for so many years and have only had to replace the ink once. There's a bit of a learning curve but the value is amazing!!
EcoTank Supertank Refillable Ink Tank Printers | Epson US
I do indeed have a Cricut. I primarily use it for sticker making, but also for various papercrafts! I've heard good things about other machines, but I've used my Cricut for years and I'm loyal. It does occasionally have cutting errors, but you can tr...
Cricut® | Smart Cutting Machines, Crafting Tools & Accessories
I use this paper trimmer and I like it! It can extend to have a guide for longer pieces of paper. It also has two blades-- one for cutting and one for scoring!
Westcott 12" CarboTitanium Trimmer
Outsourcing
I'm a huge Vograce fan. I've been using them for years! I love the ease of ordering and low minimum order quantities. They have all kinds of products, from acrylic keychains to journals and more!
Vograce - Custom acrylic keychains and more!
I used Stadri Emblems for my enamel pin manufacturing! Make sure to really be in contact with your rep to ensure good quality. They'll create the vector from your drawing or design which is great! Important to know: they're an US based middleman for ...
Stadri Emblems - Pins, patches, and more
I use Printful for clothing manufacturing for print on demand products! It's great to be able to sell products without even needing them in hand! It definitely saves space.
Printful: Custom Print On Demand & Dropshipping
Platforms to Sell On!
Etsy definitely has steep fees, but they also drive a ton of natural traffic to your shop! If you use SEO on your listings, you'll get a ton of visits just from people using the Etsy marketplace. They also treat sellers well- I'm part of their creato...
Etsy - Shop for handmade, vintage, custom, and unique gifts for ...