Recommendations & Essentials for Small Businesses
on April 20, 2021
I've been running a small business for a number of years - and over the years, I've collected products that help make my life easier. I'm always asked for recommendations for products, so what better way than to make a blog post with some of my favorite products!?
Anything with a ♻ is an Eco-Friendly option! For more information about running an Eco-Friendly business, check out my dedicated blog article!
Resources & Links: (click to jump to section)
- 1. Online Selling Platforms
- 2. Shipping Products Necessities
- 3. Photography
- 4. Storage & Organizing Your Products
- 5. Paper Cutters & Equipment
- 6. Hardware & Software
- 7. Artist Alley / Convention Supplies
Note: commissions may be earned from the links below.
Running an Online Business / Selling Platforms
Etsy
Etsy is a platform you can use to sell your products in an online marketplace.
Start Selling on EtsyPersonal Recommendation!
Shopify
Shopify is a platform you can use to set up your own online store to sell your products.
Start Selling on ShopifyPersonal Recommendation!
Big Cartel
BigCartel is an ecommerce platform tailored to creatives to build your own store.
Start Selling on BigCartel
SquareSpace
Shopify is a platform you can use to set up your own online store to sell your products.
Start Selling on SquareSpaceShipping Your Products
DYMO 4XL Thermal Printer
Fast & reliable shipping label printer for 4x6 shipping labels. Label roll held inside the unit. Requires no ink.
Buy it on Amazon
Rollo Thermal Printer
Fast & reliable shipping label printer for 4x6 labels. Accepts stack and roll typed labels in many sizes. Requires no ink.
Buy it on AmazonPersonal Recommendation!
MUNBYN Thermal Printer
Fast shipping label printer for 4x6 labels. Accepts stack and roll typed labels in many sizes. Requires no ink.
Buy it on Amazon
Digital Scale
An absolute must to weigh your products and your outgoing packages. Weight capacity ranges from .1oz - 50lbs.
Buy it on AmazonPersonal Recommendation!
EPSON EcoTank
Small and affordable inkjet printer. Can be used to print art, receipts, shipping labels, and more. No ink cartridges and easy to refill ink.
Buy it on AmazonPersonal Recommendation!
Standard 4x6 Thermal Shipping Labels
For use in a thermal printer. Cannot be used with a standard printer. Peel and stick!
Buy it on Amazon
Eco-Friendly ♻ Thermal Shipping Labels
For use in a thermal printer. Recyclable label and liner. Peel and stick!
Buy it from EcoEnclosePersonal Recommendation!
Half-Sheet Adhesive Shipping Labels
For use in a home inkjet printer. Split down the middle to give you two labels per sheet.
Buy it on Amazon
Eco-Friendly ♻ Half-Sheet Shipping Labels
For use in a home inkjet printer. Split down the middle to give you two labels per sheet. Recyclable labels and liner!
Buy it from EcoEnclose
Eco-Friendly ♻
Gummed Shipping Tape
Securely seal your packages with this eco-friendly, reinforced, water-activated paper packing tape.
Buy it on AmazonPersonal Recommendation!
Custom Printed Gummed Shipping Tape ♻
Eco-friendly packing tape printed with your own artwork/logo. Requires water to activate the adhesive!
Buy it from StickerMule
Gummed Paper Tape Dispenser
Easily pull off pieces and activate the adhesive on your eco-friendly gummed paper tape with this affordable dispenser!
Buy it on AmazonPersonal Recommendation!
Eco-Friendly ♻ Recyclable Bubble Mailers
Ship your products with integrated cushioning - in a mailer that's reusable and recyclable!
Buy it from EcoEnclose
Compostable ♻
Bubble Mailers
Ship your products with integrated cushioning - in a mailer that's compostable!
Buy it on Amazon
Biodegradable ♻ Paper Padded Mailers
Ship your products in mailers that are made from recycled materials and are biodegradable!
Buy it on Amazon
Recyclable ♻ CD Mailer Shipping Boxes
Want a light-weight box to ship products in, that won't raise the cost of postage? CD BOXES!
Buy it on AmazonPersonal Recommendation!
