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Getting Small Business Products Into Retail Stores
In this video I explain the journey I took to get my small business products onto the shelves of local retail stores.
I run a small business selling pet accessories including bandanas, harnesses, leads and collars. If you have a small business and are interested in how to get your products into shops then hopefully this video will be insightful. I learnt a few things during this process and I hope that by sharing my journey of getting my small business products into retail shops that you can be better prepared when you go for it with your products!
As always, any small business questions let me know in the comments and I'll be happy to let you know my thoughts.
About MegaCrafty and The Pampered Pet Club: MegaCrafty is a small business focused channel where I share the journey of setting up my own small business and the lessons and tricks I've learnt along the way. The Pampered Pet Club is the small business I run. It started off as a pet bandana business and has grown into a pet accessory business. I'm always looking for ways to improve so if you have any thoughts about my business then please share them in the comment section!
Link to email template here: megacraftystudio.etsy.com/listing/1824575645
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Introducing New Products To My Small Business! What do you think?
Переглядів 1,9 тис.3 роки тому
Hello everyone! Megacrafty back with more small business updates from The Pampered Pet Club and advice for small business owners talking about my personal experiences. In this video, I talk all about the next steps for my small business and introduce new products, which I would love to get your feedback on! If you enjoy my content, please subscribe and drop me a comment for any video ideas!
How to set up an ETSY shop | Top Tips
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In today's video, I'm answering a comment on my last video asking if I could run through how to set up an Etsy shop. As always I'm happy to answer any questions you have in the comment section below! Links referred to: My Business on Etsy: etsy.me/2YBaeLO My Business's website: www.thepamperedpetclub.co.uk Etsy Seller terms: www.etsy.com/legal/sellers/ You can find us on socials: Meg: @itsmegcl...
How to come up with the PERFECT BRAND NAME for your business!
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Hey everyone! In today's video, I'm answering a question I was asked on my previous video about brand names. Choosing a brand name is a really important step in your business journey and so taking into consideration they key points I highlight in this video will be help with picking the perfect name to represent your business! If you have any questions, please drop them in the comments below Pr...
How I use the Cricut Maker for my customised dog bandanas | Start to Finish tutorial on Cricut Maker
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This has been a highly requested video - an explanation and tutorial on how I set up my Cricut maker to create the names I use to customise bandanas. In this video I explain how to download the Cricut maker software, how to set up a name for printing using the Cricut maker software and details of the fonts I use. I also include a really important step to do if printing onto heat transfer vinyl....
Small Business Questions Answered | My advice on Getting Started, QR codes and Sizing
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I've had a lot of questions on my recent videos and whilst I always answer them all directly, some of the questions this week I thought were interesting for all small businesses, not just mine! And so I've made this video to try and answer them. In this video I cover how to chose the sizing for your bandanas, using QR codes and their effectiveness in getting increased traffic to your small busi...
How I make and customise my Dog Bandanas for my small business
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Hey guys! I'm back with a highly requested video this week: how I make and customise my dog bandanas. In this video I take you through the whole process from choosing the fabric I am going to make the bandana with, to sewing the bandana together and finally personalising the bandana. I am really excited to now offer customisation on my bandana, I would love to make some for your pampered pets s...
Meet The Inspiration Behind My Business: Alan The Toy Schnoodle
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I wanted to introduce you to Alan, my toy schnozzle who is the inspiration behind setting up my dog bandana business. In this video I tell you a bit about him and how he came to be apart of my life and how he inspired me to start The Pampered Pet Club! If you have any questions about the schnozzle breed, Alan specifically or my business then drop me a comment down below and I will make sure to ...
Answering your DOG BANDANA BUSINESS questions
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In this video I'm answering two of the questions you guys have asked me about running my business. I will get round to answering all of the questions because I really appreciate your support and I enjoy sharing my journey with you guys! Follow my instagram and drop me a message saying you found me on UA-cam! I'd love to hear from you! thepamperedpetclub?hl=en My First video about...
Unboxing The Cricut Maker And Heat Press For My Dog Bandana Business
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I decided it was time to move to the next stage in my business which is personalisation of my products. I have invested in a Cricut Maker and a Heat Press so that I can customise my pet bandanas and add the names of pampered pets to the products that are purchased from my store. I know that I love getting Alan personalised items so I feel that this is the right next step for my dog bandana busi...
Running a Dog Bandana Business | Let's talk packaging!
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It's month 3 of running my dog bandana business 'The Pampered Pet Club' snd it has been a really exciting first few months. Now that I `have a few sales under my belt, I have decided to invest into some more professional looking packaging! In this video I go over what packaging I use in my dog bandana business to pack my products and get them ready to be shipped. Products referenced (not affili...
Running a dog bandana business | Month 2 update | Influencer Marketing & 200 follower giveaway
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In today’s video I’m updating you on my influencer marketing efforts for my dog bandana business - getting the word out there and trying to get more photos of dogs wearing my bandanas. I also reached a milestone this week: 200 followers on Instagram for my business which might not sound like a lot but I am really please with myself and so so happy that my business is starting to lift off. This ...
How much money I made in my first month of running a dog bandana business
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In this video I explain how much money I have made in my first month of running a handmade dog bandana business. I’m also showing you my new Christmas bandana collection which I available on my Etsy store. Let me know your thoughts and I’m happy to film anything else you would like to know about my new business so just leave a comment in the comment section below.
Day 2 of setting up my dog bandana business
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Today is day two of documenting setting up my small business selling dog bandanas! I’ve bought some fabrics and made my first designs. I have been making dog bandanas and accessories for my pampered pet Alan since he’s been in my life and after a few people said I should sell them, that’s what I’m doing. I’ve set up and Etsy and I’m trying to turn my hobby into a side hussle! Any questions you’...
The first day of setting up my dog bandana business
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Today is the day that the idea of turning my hobby in to a business has arisen and I thought why not create a UA-cam channel and document my journey? So this is going to be the first video of many that documents my journey setting up a dog bandana business. I’ve decided to call my business ‘the pampered pet club’. My dog Alan is my pampered pet and I love making bandanas for him - after a few p...

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  • @BiancaBonne-r7w
    @BiancaBonne-r7w 11 годин тому

    Hello Meg no I haven't attended craft markets. I only sell online. I make over the dog collar bandanas and tie up bandana's. People are selling bandanas under $10. How much do you sell your bandanas? Thank you

  • @biancabonne9126
    @biancabonne9126 Місяць тому

    Alan is so cute. How do you price your dog bandanas. I find it hard to price them. I sew dog bandanas and bow ties.

    • @Megacrafty
      @Megacrafty 21 годину тому

      Look at the cost of the materials, you want to be making a profit on each items whilst also staying competitive. Have a look at your competition, what are they selling their products for and can you beat them on price? If not, can you beat them on quality? You could take into account your time to make them but this will depend on how efficient you are at making them, with time you will get quicker!

  • @biancabonne9126
    @biancabonne9126 Місяць тому

    Hi I sew dog bandanas over the collars and dog bow ties. I usually sell on ebay or Facebook but not selling much. I don't have a dog so can't model them. Competition is very high in Australia online. How much do you sell your bandanas please?

    • @Megacrafty
      @Megacrafty 21 годину тому

      Have you tried in person events? Craft markets are a good place to start and get your business out there. Building loyalty with good quality products and brand visibility is so crucial.

  • @she.one2
    @she.one2 4 місяці тому

    Love the way you're explaining all, I was sad when saw its your last video. So interested in updates, because I'm on "packaging stage atm" too ..

    • @Megacrafty
      @Megacrafty 2 місяці тому

      I plan on posting updates in the near future! Stay tuned & thanks for the positive feedback 😃

  • @joyce8161
    @joyce8161 6 місяців тому

    Great video Meg, how long did the whole procedure from reaching out to the retailer to getting it in store take?

    • @Megacrafty
      @Megacrafty 2 місяці тому

      It took about three months to get my products on the shelves from the initial email, I think it could have been quicker but as it was my first time doing this is was navigating the learning experience

  • @melissaevans-positivebegin1241
    @melissaevans-positivebegin1241 6 місяців тому

    Where can we see a example email 🙏

  • @ellenfreeman1579
    @ellenfreeman1579 6 місяців тому

    I missed you doing any finishing on the edges where the collar goes through. Do you fold it under and stitch a small hem before you sew the triangle??

    • @Megacrafty
      @Megacrafty 21 годину тому

      This material doesn’t fray so I didn’t add any but depending on the material you could add a small hem there yes :-)

  • @marylouiseshimkus7221
    @marylouiseshimkus7221 7 місяців тому

    Glad I found your tutorial, great inspiration as I have 3 different sized dogs. Tiny chihuahua 3.5 lbs, Chipin 11 lbs & Rottweiler 80 lbs. I’ve wanted to try my hand at making them bandana’s for sometime but hadn’t a real clue how to begin. I thank you and I believe my fur babies will too! ❤️ MaryLou and the kudos 🐾🐾🐾

  • @mitchellsmith4283
    @mitchellsmith4283 7 місяців тому

    Hi, great realistic video. What was the email you sent please?

  • @disha779
    @disha779 7 місяців тому

    Excellent video. can you do a video about how to write emails to business owners so they can actually see my catalog email

  • @Haset.10
    @Haset.10 9 місяців тому

    Could you talk more about bar codes

  • @Haset.10
    @Haset.10 9 місяців тому

    Love this ❤

  • @aestheticsbyroviha
    @aestheticsbyroviha 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this video.. I've one question that how you did pricing and like they bought from you your stuff or like it was some sort of paper work also?i hope you understood my question 🤍

  • @samialsati8054
    @samialsati8054 11 місяців тому

    Hi Meg I have a skincare company in UK, we based in London. I need to try list our products on shelfs in pharmacy's or bigger stores. Please let me know how to write these initial emails.many thanks

  • @lisacuster347
    @lisacuster347 Рік тому

    How do you fasten bandanna on the dog?

    • @Megacrafty
      @Megacrafty 11 місяців тому

      They slide along the dogs collar 🧚

  • @DRcal_leLuxury
    @DRcal_leLuxury Рік тому

    Thankyou!!❤❤❤❤

  • @OrchidScent
    @OrchidScent Рік тому

    Informative! Thank you dear.

  • @ShantesTravelThings
    @ShantesTravelThings Рік тому

    Yeah. That's good. Having variety. I think I have about 10 different products but over 200 variations. Oh lordt. And I'm still making more. I just need the customers now.

  • @ShantesTravelThings
    @ShantesTravelThings Рік тому

    hmmmmmmm

  • @ShantesTravelThings
    @ShantesTravelThings Рік тому

    😲

  • @ShantesTravelThings
    @ShantesTravelThings Рік тому

    a whole $29. girl you made more than me my first month. if i don't count family i made zero on my websites. and only $92 at my first craft fair and the table was $150. so i technically made negative my first month.

  • @tvev2685
    @tvev2685 Рік тому

    Do you get a lot of money if your product is in a shop can you make a living out of it

  • @psriam1788
    @psriam1788 Рік тому

    Gosh you waste a lot of fabric!! I cut square and fold diagonally I get between 2 and 4 depending on the fabric size.

  • @kristybumbarger
    @kristybumbarger Рік тому

    That’s soo exciting! How did you go about finding a supplier? Also, did you create the pattern?

  • @ronaldroach3281
    @ronaldroach3281 Рік тому

    I could really help you, I been doing this for a long time and just passed across your video.

  • @NataliaMartinez-cz3sp
    @NataliaMartinez-cz3sp Рік тому

    Hi Meg!!! Thankyou so so much for the info it helps so much!! So I was wondering how did you figure out the pricing?? And also I would definitely love if you could give an example of the email you sent haha cause I have no idea what to put in there

  • @analynbermejo3794
    @analynbermejo3794 Рік тому

    Hello, how to set up sizes variation for dog bandanas for etsy shop? Thanks

  • @Marinelle899
    @Marinelle899 Рік тому

    Great video, would love to hear more about the emails you sent 😊

  • @buddysmith7080
    @buddysmith7080 Рік тому

    Thanks for this video. How did you figure out your wholesale price? Did they agree right away or did you need to negotiate?

  • @thespencerfamily8486
    @thespencerfamily8486 Рік тому

    Awesome video. Thank you for sharing. My only question is how you came to a price that works best for you and the shop?

  • @DionnesDiary
    @DionnesDiary Рік тому

    Who do you use for manufacturing? I've tried many but I'm still unsure. I was going to use Aliexpress because they said they were cruelty free but I saw one video where they were showing off the harness and there were two dogs squashed inside a tiny cage in the background and it totally put me off aliexpress, so I'm wondering if you know anywhere better ?

    • @Megacrafty
      @Megacrafty Рік тому

      This is a really interesting point and something to think carefully about - happy to do a video talking about my supply chain soon!

    • @buddysmith7080
      @buddysmith7080 Рік тому

      You do realize that Aliexpress is like Etsy. It is a platform where many companies sell their items. You need to find a company that works for you. To say you are put off by Aliexpress doesn't make sense.

  • @Southamericanbri
    @Southamericanbri Рік тому

    I’m so inspired & i can’t wait to get my products In stores too !

    • @Megacrafty
      @Megacrafty Рік тому

      You’ve got this!! Good luck ✅

  • @allornothingang
    @allornothingang Рік тому

    THIS AS VERY HELPFUL.THANK YOU SO MUCH

    • @Megacrafty
      @Megacrafty Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and glad you found it useful 😀

  • @dianepolden623
    @dianepolden623 Рік тому

    My Brand name is Dog Designs by Dulce

  • @zintlenojoko8072
    @zintlenojoko8072 2 роки тому

    so helpful,thankyouso much.can we see a tutorial of the email

    • @Megacrafty
      @Megacrafty Рік тому

      Yes! Will get that filmed and uploaded soon 😀

  • @chrissumner5745
    @chrissumner5745 2 роки тому

    Upload more please!

    • @Megacrafty
      @Megacrafty Рік тому

      Will be uploading more soon, thanks for watching 😀

  • @joannawoods7521
    @joannawoods7521 2 роки тому

    Hi, i am hoping to open my own business for dog accessories, where did you get your harnesses manufactured, ive been looking for so long however am having very little luck. Your design is amazing !!

  • @Abroadwithadog
    @Abroadwithadog 2 роки тому

    From where did you get the label?

    • @Megacrafty
      @Megacrafty Рік тому

      The label was made on Etsy by another small business. If you search for the label style you like on Etsy you’ll be able to find someone with a small business making them for sure! Hope that help 😀

  • @vaidyaayurvedaLife
    @vaidyaayurvedaLife 2 роки тому

    Great insightful information. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and time! Very well done :) I have a quick question: Is there a standard product pitch template with what product info and company details a buyer wants to see about our product and company? I want to provide the proper information they want without overwhelming them with unnecessary details. Thank you so much. You've been very helpful :)

    • @Megacrafty
      @Megacrafty Рік тому

      I wouldn’t say there is a standard template but there are a few useful things and a few necessary pieces of info to share with a potential supplier to make sure they are getting all the info they need without overwhelming them - I’m covering this in my next video so stay tuned 😀

  • @vaidyaayurvedaLife
    @vaidyaayurvedaLife 2 роки тому

    Great insightful information. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and time! Very well done :) I have a quick question: Is there a standard product pitch template with what product info and company details a buyer wants to see about our product and company? I want to provide the proper information they want without overwhelming them with unnecessary information. Thank you so much. You've been very helpful :)

  • @michelleyeboah6725
    @michelleyeboah6725 2 роки тому

    Well done this was very informative! Keep up the good work girl ! You got this 💪🏾

  • @melindariley479
    @melindariley479 2 роки тому

    These are adorable! Did you design your own prints and add them to these products? Do you mind sharing how you went about that and where to order custom products like these?

    • @Megacrafty
      @Megacrafty 2 роки тому

      Thank you! Yes I did design the prints myself using Canva - I’ll do a video to give a bit more explanation on how 😃

  • @KarinaGlamorous
    @KarinaGlamorous 2 роки тому

    Where can I get the harness and poppy bag holder pattern? I love these!!

    • @Megacrafty
      @Megacrafty 2 роки тому

      The patterns are available online if you Google ‘dog harness pattern for small dog’ the pattern will come up along with video tutorials. Glad you like them! 🥰

  • @toris6925
    @toris6925 2 роки тому

    I'm so glad I came across your channel, I can't wait to hear more about your wholesale business. Interestingly enough, this weekend I visited two small shops in my area to scope and gauge brand compatibility. One store is a retail business that exists solely to give local product-based businesses a place to sell their items! I'm reaching out today to pitch my cards. Congrats and much success to you!

  • @bayleaf1964
    @bayleaf1964 2 роки тому

    Hello! What are these little branding tags called and what did you look for to source them for your brand .. i am having trouble finding this 🤯 thank u!!

    • @Megacrafty
      @Megacrafty 2 роки тому

      Hey! The tags that go on the bandanas are from Etsy and I literally such search for 'fabric product tags' and then had a look through the options from different sellers to find the ones that I preferred. Hope that helps :-)

  • @asthabahl1
    @asthabahl1 2 роки тому

    Hi! I am from India. I want to know can we press this vinyl on bandana through heat press & if yes then please guide how to use heat press and how to decide the temperature. I used everyday iron-on material on my cotton bandana with easy press but it kept coming off.

    • @Megacrafty
      @Megacrafty 2 роки тому

      Yeh this vinyl is transferred onto the fabric using a heat press - I use the heat press as you get a more even heat distribution than when using iron on. With regards to the iron on coming off your material, potentially you are not using a hot enough iron or the quality of the vinyl isn’t high enough, or you are using the incorrect vinyl (is it perhaps not heat transfer but stick on?) there should be an information leaflet with the vinyl which will tell you the temperature to use. 😀

  • @jaynehudson1301
    @jaynehudson1301 2 роки тому

    Size medium what is a medium

    • @Megacrafty
      @Megacrafty 2 роки тому

      Medium fits a medium sized dog, so something like a cockapoo or border collie - hope that helps 😀

  • @vanessasoto6350
    @vanessasoto6350 2 роки тому

    Hi! Just started watching your channel for my new business venture. Which sewing machine do you have or suggest? Thank you

    • @Megacrafty
      @Megacrafty 2 роки тому

      I have the 'Brother AE1700' - it's a brilliant machine and I've found it's got all of the features I need for a reasonable price. Good luck with your venture!

  • @angelinalozada189
    @angelinalozada189 2 роки тому

    Lovely, Thank You.

  • @denamartinez9005
    @denamartinez9005 2 роки тому

    Do I need any other licenses other than just the DBA or or anything to start a small business from home? Thanks

    • @Megacrafty
      @Megacrafty 2 роки тому

      Hey! You’ll have to check all of the licensing requirement for your country / area as these can vary massively depending on where in the world you are based. You can usually refer to a government website to find out what licensing or documentation you will need or check in a local business in your area that could give you guidance 😀

    • @denamartinez9005
      @denamartinez9005 2 роки тому

      @@Megacrafty Thanks for responding but I already found everything that I need it's not that much here where I am only think I need about three things then one of them. I already have so it should be pretty easy..

    • @Megacrafty
      @Megacrafty 2 роки тому

      Amazing! Glad to hear you’ve got it all sorted 🥳

    • @denamartinez9005
      @denamartinez9005 2 роки тому

      @@Megacrafty Thanks 😊