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Batch Numbering
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Hi everyone, I just wanted to know if there was a protocol for creating batch numbers? Or, is it just a simple process that I can make up? What are you all doing? Thanks.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Melissa Rivera Jan 11, 2011.
Break Even for Internet Store (Personal Care Products)
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Good Morning Indie,We are starting up a new cosmetics company. Can anyone share their experiences and typical time to reach the break even point?ThanksJoeContinue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joseph Parker Apr 23, 2010.
Primera Label Printers
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Thinking about ordering a primera lx 900 printer??? Can anyone share their experience with these printers (LX 900, LX810 or other models)? Thanks,JoeContinue
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Melody Bockelman replied to the discussion 'Batch Numbering'"Hi All,
My name is Melody Bockelman Scott and I am the Director of Business Development with Sarati a cosmetic manufacturer in S. Texas. I posed this question to our Quality director and here is his response:
If so, they can set it up to what can…"
Melissa Rivera replied to the discussion 'Batch Numbering'"I am also looking forward to the responses here. I have been wondering the same thing!
Melissa"
Joseph Parker posted a discussionBatch Numbering
Hi everyone, I just wanted to know if there was a protocol for creating batch numbers? Or, is it just a simple process that I can make up? What are you all doing? Thanks.
Joseph Parker replied to the discussion 'Break Even for Internet Store (Personal Care Products)'"Thanks everyone for the informative discussion. We wanted to get a flavor for how things have gone for others wrt breaking even.
Regards,
Joe"
John C. Hill replied to the discussion 'Break Even for Internet Store (Personal Care Products)'"Never Over The Hill Cosmetics LLC started in Feb. 2008. For 2008 I had to purchase ALL of the raw materials, the mixing equipment, glass ware and tanks, scales, balances, thermocouples, pH meters, packaging, labels, shipping supplies etc. etc. We…"
Marge Clark replied to the discussion 'Break Even for Internet Store (Personal Care Products)'"for the first three years, Nature's Gift was a 'hole the money went down'... the third year we showed a miniscule profit..but that was without my taking any salary. Be prepared for a long wait."
Lorraine Pierce-LAminerals.com replied to the discussion 'Break Even for Internet Store (Personal Care Products)'"Depends on a lot of variables.
Do you make your own products or are you private label? (higher profit margin for start from scratch products)
Do you have a storefront or just an online store?
How much are you willing to spend on advertising and what…"
Katherine Corkill replied to the discussion 'Break Even for Internet Store (Personal Care Products)'"Hey Joe,
This question is completely subjective and there is no exact answer. For some they broke even within a year, for others it took 5 years. For me I was even at two years and eeking out a living in my 3rd, to making good money through…"
"I love this question! I am in the same boat and would love to learn from the people who respond. Thanks for posting this."
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