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Quickbooks v.s Soap Maker
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I've read a few posts where some people use QuickBooks and others use Soap maker. I'm trying to gauge the best option for me and the differences between these two. I don't make soaps (yet...I'm not…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dawn Brigman Dec 13, 2011.

lip balm mess
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Just poured my lip blam into the tubes and what a mess! Does anyone have any best practices solutions for cleaning the outside of the tubes so the grease is removed and my labels stick?Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tiffany Newman Nov 30, 2011.

How Much Product?
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Hi all! Hope all you all had a great Thanksgiving holiday!I went to a craft show today and the thought crossed my mind....Is there a general rule on how much product you should have at given show.…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Iris Jackson Nov 30, 2011.

Just had a funny experience...
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I was researching domain names, I usually just type it into Explorer search bar and see what comes up first, anyhow I typed in…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mary Humphrey Nov 24, 2011.

 

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Deborah A Scanlan replied to the discussion 'Credit Cards at Fairs....in Canada'
"Hi Roxie,   Can you process standard credit cards through a merchant account.  If you want to research this, I have a store and forward machine that I can do a swap with you for.  Store and forward's are great.  It is a…"
Dec 21, 2011
Roxine Grant replied to the discussion 'supplier drama...or maybe I'm overreacting'
"UPDATE: The craft show was very successful (IMO)! Some people even commented on how they loved the look of the packaging. Thanks SO much to all of you guys for your support and feedback...and dM for kicking me in the butt :) I was stressing about…"
Dec 16, 2011
Roxine Grant replied to the discussion 'Credit Cards at Fairs....in Canada'
"Just checked and it is!!! THis is awesome, thanks again Colleen!"
Dec 14, 2011
Roxine Grant replied to the discussion 'Credit Cards at Fairs....in Canada'
"Tahnks Colleen, I'll see if they are available in Canada"
Dec 14, 2011
colleen replied to the discussion 'Credit Cards at Fairs....in Canada'
"Roxine, Sorry to not reply sooner. i havent been on this site for awhile!. I have lost a bit of business wiht my xmas shows in the last few years as many people wanted to use credit & debit. I cant justify paying a monthly fee for a card swipe…"
Dec 13, 2011
Dawn Brigman replied to the discussion 'Quickbooks v.s Soap Maker'
"I have not started selling my soaps, yet. However, as a QuickBooks ProAdvisor, I can add one other consideration to the mix... Intuit (QuickBooks) sunsets their versions after 3 years. What that means is effective Jan 1st, 2012, support will no…"
Dec 13, 2011
Arricka Harrison replied to the discussion 'Quickbooks v.s Soap Maker'
"I only want soapmaker because it keeps track of your raw goods.  As my company grows I can no longer remember every ingredient I have in stock. Stitchlabs is saving me so much time by automatically inputting the bulk of my retail…"
Dec 13, 2011
Roxine Grant replied to the discussion 'Quickbooks v.s Soap Maker'
"Thanks Arricaka, Can I ask why you want Soapmaker. Does it have more features than Strichlab?"
Dec 13, 2011
Arricka Harrison replied to the discussion 'Quickbooks v.s Soap Maker'
"Before you use quickbooks (which I have) or soap maker (which I want) try Stichlabs.com.  I think you will find this fits the needs of a crafter much better.  I am doing the free trial right now and it is a lot less work for me than…"
Dec 13, 2011
Katie Friedland replied to the discussion 'Quickbooks v.s Soap Maker'
"That's great input, Bonnie, thanks!  I agree that if you don't have a lot of experience with bookkeeping and you're not managing more than one business, stick with SoapMaker.  Quickbooks and Peachtree sound like more…"
Dec 12, 2011
IBN Member Bonnie Speigle replied to the discussion 'Quickbooks v.s Soap Maker'
"I will toss in my two cents about Peachtree.  I use Peachtree for Manufacturing and it is awesome for tracking inventory and ingredients.  You can even change ingredients or percentages of ingredients if you don't want to add a new…"
Dec 12, 2011
Katie Friedland replied to the discussion 'Quickbooks v.s Soap Maker'
"Oooh!  What a good idea, Mary - having your website upgrade done by an Indie!  Let us know how that goes when the time comes.  You run a lot of businesses!  It really sounds like Quickbooks is the best bet when running more than…"
Dec 9, 2011
Mary Humphrey replied to the discussion 'Quickbooks v.s Soap Maker'
"Indie's are THE BOMB!   I told Melissa Rivera, of Naturally Good Soaps, that my next website upgrade would be done by an Indie.  We know our in's and out's, our own needs, and the support system cannot be beat!   Sarah,…"
Dec 9, 2011
Mary Humphrey replied to the discussion 'Quickbooks v.s Soap Maker'
"Oh, Katie! I think you are excited about the program, "all I can do not to bring it up at a cocktail party"! I am excited now too, thinking I may have to purchase the program too, if anything, for inventory keeping!!! We all know the…"
Dec 9, 2011
Roxine Grant replied to the discussion 'Quickbooks v.s Soap Maker'
"Are you referring to SM3 Melissa?"
Dec 8, 2011
Melissa Rivera replied to the discussion 'Quickbooks v.s Soap Maker'
"There is a discount if you are a Guild member. I just bought mine for $86..Loving it so far!!"
Dec 8, 2011

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