MY BUSINESS RESOURCE GUIDE
A compilation of all my business tools and resources to help you in your journey!
IMPORTANT: ALL INFORMATION SHARED HERE IS STRICTLY PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL
Tools of the Trade
- Shopify (My fabric shop)
- Squarespace (My portfolio website)
- MacBook Pro
- Ipad Air - for POS system
- Dymo XL Label Printer
- Dymo Cleaner Cards
- Brother All in one Laser Printer/Scanner MFC-L3710CDW
- Brother Label Maker (for labeling bolts)
- Canon Pixma 200
- Worktable (or honestly use what you have and adjust for the space available. I just join a couple of 6" foldable tables together and they work just as great)
- Fabric Cutter- you can invest in an electric one.
Packing & Shipping Supplies
- Shipstation- shipping software that integrates with the website for ease of label printing and shipping.
- Shipping Scale
- Packaging Boxes
- Polymailers with tear strip (Sizes we commonly use are 10x13", 12"x15.5", 14.5x19" and 19x24")
- Clear Plastic Bags
- Clear Tape
- Packing Tape Dispenser
- Kraft packing tape (the best for sealing boxes!)
- Packing Paper
- Dolly
Fabric Supplier Info (In order of what I use most)
- Hedy Hu (China)
- Best way to contact: Email *Mention Art to Fabric Student to receive better rates!
- M.O.Q. (Min order quantity): None but shipping is more cost-effective on larger orders. ($3-5/m)
- Fabric samples upon request
- What I love: Dependable, relatively fast turnaround, great service and communication. Amazing cotton, bamboo and knit bases.
- Rachel Shi (China)
- Best way to contact: Email *Mention Art to Fabric Student to receive better rates!
- M.O.Q. (Min order quantity): Depends on bases
- Fabric Bases & Samples
- What I love: Dependable, great communication, amazing quality and choices of bases. Organic options also available.
- Jersey Print Factory (Turkey)
- Best way to order: Website
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Use code "ART2FABRIC" at checkout for a special discount.
- M.O.Q. (Min order quantity): 3 m/design on most bases.
- Fabric Bases Available
- What I love: Organic and Oeko100 Standard certified bases, provides fabric on bolts double folded upon request.
(Note: I have tried a few suppliers through the years, and found these to be my favourite to date when it comes to communication, dependability and fabric quality.)
Other options to explore:
- Kendor Textiles (Canada)
- Contact info: Email (Amanda Carter)
- Website Link to Oeko-Certified Fabrics
- What I love: A fantastic option for solid colours. The bamboo french terry is amazing and you can also have your designs printed on this base (MOQ is higher for custom prints)
Branding & Stationery
- Moo
- Vistaprint
- Sticker Mule
- Make Stickers
- Denik Notebooks
- Wraptious
- StationeryHq
- Jukebox Print
- Your local print shop!
Shelving & Displays
Templates:
Social Media
- Canva for graphics and templates
- Flodesk for email- use this link for 50% in the first year.
- Later app- for scheduling posts
- Planoly app- another planner app
- Vixer app- video editing
