I got this great question that I receive almost everyday from a reader, Amy. She asked: Help, I want to start my own line but I don’t know where to start. Do I just call labs? What about labeling it? Can I make changes to the formula? So many questions but not sure where to begin. - Help, Amy! My answer: How exciting! Starting your own line is an exciting time! There are a lot of things to consider as we start creating our own line including: Type of products Method of creating a product - ... Read More
Ask Melody: How Do I Outsource My Own Formula To A Manufacturer?
Q. I make my own formula at home but my sales are growing too fast for me to keep up with demand. How do I outsource it to a manufacturer? And who owns the formula? A few manufactures told me that they own my formula and that's not right. - Deanna That’s such a great question and one that I get regularly. See my answer below: A. As a hand maker or indie maker there comes a point where you have to move your manufacturing to a contract manufacturer and it can be scary and exciting all at ... Read More
Ask Melody: Product Differentiation
Q: Hi Melody, Thank you for the [Beauty DIY] course. I am researching and planning to launch a skin care product on amazon. Would really like your honest opinion on the landscape of the market. Is this niche too saturated? Do you know of where I can network with people like minded or anyone that has done this in the past? Thanks in advance. - M A: Dear M, I’m glad that you enjoyed the Beauty Business course. It’s a great place to start. Let me share with you my honest opinion of the ... Read More