Store owners are busy folks just like you and don’t have too much incentive to sugar coat things. They will tell you no, yes, and maybe next time, even if it is sometimes a little unclear what is what.

So think of this post as a decoder ring for figuring out what that email you got really means -- and what to do about it.

As a maker or indie product line, it can be challenging to know how to use your website for wholesale sales. In this article, we answer key questions like: Should I hire help or DIY my first Shopify site? What wholesale apps are best for a Shopify website? What mistakes am I making on my website that could be hurting sales? Do I need a separate wholesale website?

You can spend A LOT of time, and resources creating and making your website just right. We know most makers tend to get their sites set up and forget about them. But is your brand’s website doing all that it can for you? Is it worth it to invest your time and energy on creating a website for your brand? Is a poor website experience costing you sales?

Sprucing up your website can have a large impact on your business. But where should you start? What are the common mistakes and pitfalls? What changes can have the largest impact? In response to these questions and more, we’ve partnered with Aeolidia in a Wholesale In a Box Maker Exclusive Live Event, to bring a website expert who will;

• Review volunteer’s websites and provide suggestions in real time.

• Walk through everything from navigation to copywriting your website.

• Provide common website mistakes and how to avoid them.

When you’re running a small business, there are hundreds of potential things to do – with limited time. And a big factor in your success is your ability to discern the things that have the highest impact–  and focusing relentlessly on doing those things.

A peek behind the curtain of our unique approach to supporting makers through one-on-one coaching services at Wholesale In a Box.

Once you start getting momentum with your wholesale growth, it’s common to run headlong into this problem: how much exclusivity to offer your stockists. 

A look at predictors of wholesale success and how you can change, build or develop each one in your wholesale business.

In this article, I’m giving you a full rundown of what payment terms really are, how they affect your business, when you should and shouldn’t give your stockists Net 30, and answers to common questions about payment terms.

This article is for new moms and business owners alike, by taking a step back and giving 4 ways to be less frazzled and get more done.

When you start selling wholesale, taxes can feel overwhelming. Here's a clear breakdown of how sales tax actually works for wholesale sellers — including resale certificates and what you do (and don't) need to collect.

First of all, I hear you. HIRING IS HARD. It’s hard to manage people. It costs money. It takes a huge amount of time to find, vet and train people. You don’t have a big enough studio. You’re an introvert. You have just a small amount of work available. You live in a tiny town. You’re an artist, not a manager. You tried that last year and it didn’t work out.

Today, we’re rounding up some of the most common questions and concerns makers have about wholesale around the holidays. We’re digging into how to approach holiday wholesale as a newbie, how to cultivate orders with current stockists if you’re an old pro, and some simple tips to get orders in the door without a bunch of extra work. As always, though, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. So be sure to “sense check” these answers against what you know to be right for you and your business.