IF I PLANNED TO START A CANDLE BUSINESS IN FROM SCRATCH… This Is How I Would Do It

My Candle Business Plan (from scratch) for 2023 💥The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/blacktiebarn12222 Best Variety of WAX MELTERS for All Makers: https://toautomelter.myshopify.com/BlackTieBarn 🔗 MENTIONED LINKS 🔗 Premier 700 Wicks : https://blacktiebarn.com/collections/wicks Wax Melter - https://amzn.to/3v5B7rv Product Photo STudio Light box - https://amzn.to/3v0haT7 Wick Holders and Clips:https://nordencandlesupply.com https://craftybase.com/?rfsn=3998285.284c79&ref=blacktiebarn 📺 MENTIONED VIDEOS 📺 Candle Supplies and Tools: https://youtu.be/ntiRmBSz8Qs Holiday show behind the scenes: https://youtu.be/qOwfoo1t7Gs Wick tools: https://youtu.be/CJ89Q1fraqc Candle testing: https://youtu.be/b_z1TWVnSUs 2022 Guide: https://youtu.be/eRN7FFjZ97Y Beginner candle making tutorial: https://youtu.be/-CE0gM3ja98 Timestamps: 00:00 - Starting a candle business 03:16 - Business strategy, niche, name, branding, structure 09:17 - Social media 10:55 - Standardize & simplify 13:20 - Product photos 15:06 - Selling platforms & Pricing 21:08 - Learn new skills 22:18 - Customer guidance 24:48 - Budget, Getting Started, Bookkeeping 27:43 - Inventory Management 29:32 - Candle making strategy 41:50 - Test groups 44:04 - More candle business tips RESOURCES ------------------------------------------------------ 💡 Email Newsletter (candle making tips, resources, new content, etc.) 💡 https://blacktiebarnworkshop.ck.page/ Subscribe to Videos Here: https://www.youtube.com/blacktiebarncandleco?sub_confirmation=1 Craftybase (recipes, orders, bookkeeping, inventory): https://craftybase.com/?rfsn=3998285.284c79&ref=blacktiebarn Canva: https://partner.canva.com/5bmaR2 SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT -------------------------------------------------------- 🕯️ Candle Making 🕯️ Wicks (Premier 700 series): https://blacktiebarn.com/collections/wicks Maksey (luxury woodwicks, vessels, wax, oils): https://makesy.com/?rfsn=6032176.58ffde7 Village Candle Supply (CA and USA): https://villagecraftandcandle.com/?ref=o6Tx5Q7x Wick Holders and Clips:https://nordencandlesupply.com?sca_ref=1972485.DlZFh8FQu5 Custom Labels, Stickers, and Tape: https://www.stickermule.com/unlock?ref_id=6984104701&utm_medium=link&utm_source=invite Candle Tins: USA - https://oliicraft.co, Canada - https://oliicraft.ca (Use Discount Code to Save on these tins: BTB20OFF) Mixing Jugs for FO/Color ½ gallon - https://amzn.to/3FwMWMm Mixing Jugs for FO/Color 1 gallon - Piston Funnel - https://amzn.to/3FFxqh4 Respirator Mask: https://amzn.to/3reMwCw Color Wheel (for mixing dyes): https://amzn.to/3pdrUcj Wooden Stirring Spoons: https://amzn.to/39mUumz Plastic Stirring Spoons: https://amzn.to/2VcsYQk Probe Thermometer - https://amzn.to/3PDZhDi Infrared Thermometer: https://amzn.to/3q93rG4 Heat Gun (Variable temp settings): https://amzn.to/2JjvDoz Economical Scale: https://amzn.to/33oLWYs Economical Scale: https://amzn.to/36cDcGI Economical Scale: https://amzn.to/33pxSxJ Wax Melter with spout: https://amzn.to/3v5B7rv Pouring Pitcher: https://amzn.to/3V8yf87 Wick trimmer - https://amzn.to/3G0UzMr Wick Trimmer (w/base) - https://amzn.to/3G3zBNb Wood Wick Trimmer: https://amzn.to/3kBVOr4 Paper Plates (9”) for color testing/pitcher trivet: https://amzn.to/2Je8lRe Paper Plated (6”) for color testing: https://amzn.to/39osi2y Glass Measuring Cup (my favorite): https://amzn.to/37hxL8C Glass Measuring Cup Set: https://amzn.to/36ft8wM Glass Measuring Cup: https://amzn.to/39lWf3b Pipettes: https://amzn.to/2JfOn8S 💰📦 BUSINESS, PACKING & SHIPPING SUPPLIES I USE 📦💰 Shopify (affiliate link): https://shopify.pxf.io/c/3220226/1061744/13624 Shipping Label Printer (Rollo): https://amzn.to/3b8Lqlk Shipping Label Pack (Rollo): https://amzn.to/3xhmKzW Shipping Label Roll Holder (Rollo): https://amzn.to/2Ts33qF Honeycomb paper - https://amzn.to/3v01Upu Tape Gun: https://amzn.to/3dYUycW Packing/Shipping Tape: https://amzn.to/3u7Mb5Z Packing Peanuts (Environmental Friendly): https://amzn.to/2OJoUqB White Shipping Box - Pack of 50, 6 x 4 x 3: https://amzn.to/3agrmxr White Shipping Box - Pack of 25, 6 x 4 x 4: https://amzn.to/2MN7okV Aviditi White Mailing Boxes - Pack of 50, 5.5 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2: https://amzn.to/3d4Dbs0 📸 Photo & Video 📸 Camera Gear (Video and Products): https://amzn.to/3oNiaq2 Product Photo Light Box: https://amzn.to/3v0haT7 Mevo Multi Stream Camera(s): https://amzn.to/3S6g3e0 💲💲 SHOW/BOOTH CHECKOUT SYSTEM 💲💲: Square Terminal (for laptop, no ipad needed): https://amzn.to/3UJm16t Square Stand (for use with iPad): https://amzn.to/3tDgWk2 Receipt Printer: https://amzn.to/3Xc9Ssr iPad: https://amzn.to/3AhEhM3 NOTE: This description and video may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!