Inventory, manufacturing process, business success topics for small DTC manufacturers.
marketing
Shopify's wholesale marketplace Handshake was quietly shut down in late 2023. If you've been searching for how to sell wholesale on Shopify, here's a clear guide to the options that exist right now.
bookkeeping tax
You launched your Shopify store. Now your accountant is asking questions you can't answer. This guide covers Shopify bookkeeping: payout reconciliation, COGS tracking, sales tax, and the tools that actually work for product businesses.
inventory management
Shopify Stocky is discontinued and shutting down August 31, 2026. Key features like inventory transfers and forecasting are already gone. Here's what happened to Stocky, why it was removed from the Shopify App Store, and the best alternatives for makers who manufacture products.
The Shopify QuickBooks Connector just forced a major update — and makers are watching their orders fail to sync, customer data vanish, and COGS calculations break. Here's what went wrong, when it makes sense (and doesn't), and a better path for product-based businesses.
Compare 2025's top inventory sync tools for Etsy & Shopify. See real-time sync, BOM support, draft-to-push control, pricing, and best use-cases for makers.
Stop lost sales and frustrated customers. Learn proven stockout prevention strategies including reorder points, safety stock calculations, low-stock alerts, and real-time multi-channel inventory sync for makers.
Stop overselling. Learn how to sync Etsy and Shopify inventory automatically, map listings correctly, and keep stock accurate—no CSVs needed.
Running out of stock costs you sales. Learn how to track low and out-of-stock items in Shopify, set the right thresholds, and use Craftybase to stay ahead with smart alerts and raw material tracking.
handmade success
Need to update your Shopify stock fast? Use the bulk editor, CSV import, or skip the manual work entirely with Craftybase’s Shopify Stock Sync & Push.
Does Shopify collect and remit sales tax for you — or is that still your job? A plain-English guide to marketplace facilitator laws for handmade sellers in 2026.
Ready to launch your Shopify store? This step-by-step guide covers 2026 plan costs, setup essentials, inventory management, and tips to maximize profits.
Ready to sell handmade items on Shopify? Here's exactly what you need to know about setting up, pricing, and running a Shopify store for your craft business.
How to find your Shopify storefront URL, connect your store to Craftybase, and sync inventory automatically so you always know what you have.
Shopify has solid built-in inventory tools, but they don't cover raw materials, COGS, or multi-channel sync. Here's exactly what Shopify can do for your inventory — and where you'll need outside help.
We discuss what you should be looking for in a POS system when setting one up for your handmade business.
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