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How to Start a Candle Business

How to Start a Candle Business: 10 Essential Steps for Success

Have you ever about how to start a candle business? With the rise of DIY crafts and people seeking handmade, high-quality products, now’s the perfect time to transform your hobby...
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Common Candle Making Mistakes

10 Common Candle Making Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

When it comes to making the perfect candle, the details matter. Whether you're an experienced candle maker or just getting started, it's easy to make a few mistakes that can affect your candle's quality. Let’s go through some of the most common mistakes and how to avoid them. This post mostly addresses soy candles, but hey, reach out to us if you have questions about any type of wax for candle making. Allow us to be your candle making guides.

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Compete with Retail Giants

How Small Candle and Soap Businesses Can Compete with Retail Giants Like TEMU

In the world of handmade candles and soaps, small businesses have long thrived by offering unique, personal touches that mass retailers simply cannot replicate. However, in recent times, companies like TEMU have made it harder for small makers to keep their heads above water. With aggressive pricing, overwhelming marketing power, and endless product choices, TEMU and similar monster online retailers seem to be an unstoppable force. But here’s the thing: we can survive—and even thrive—by embracing what makes our small businesses special.

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