http://www.thehandcrafterscompanion.com/blog Recipes and intructions to learn how to make bath salts, bath bombs, body scrubs, and much much more. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:27:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dry skin is universal, and most, if not all of us have suffered with it at one point or another. This shared discomfort is something that you, as an artisan product producer, should leverage to your benefit! Creating skin-softening and soothing body butter bars is both easy and inexpensive. The basic ... http://www.thehandcrafterscompanion.com/blog/body-butter-recipe/ When you are selecting colors for your logo, website or packaging, you may wish to consider how the colors will resonate with your customers. Colors register with the subconscious mind, and can make a dramatic impact on consumers' buying preferences. Colors can represent memories, reflect our moods, and evoke emotional responses. ... http://www.thehandcrafterscompanion.com/blog/spa-product-colors/ Spa-at-Home parties offer an excellent alternative venue to offer your pampering bath and body products for sale. Opportunities to offer the spa experience within the comfort of the home abound – from traditional home-party style evenings, to bachelorette bashes, tween birthday parties and sleepovers – the potential to leverage your ... http://www.thehandcrafterscompanion.com/blog/spa-at-home-parties/ If you aren’t using gift baskets or gift sets as a selling tool, you are missing out on an opportunity to garner more sales. Offering gift sets and baskets is a valuable selling tool that can accomplish multiple objectives: New way to promote slow-moving products (pair slow movers with popular ... http://www.thehandcrafterscompanion.com/blog/gift-bag-basket/ Your mother always told you that it's what's on the inside that counts. She's right, of course, except for when it comes to product packaging. When it comes to product packaging; quite often, it’s all about the look. Your product packaging consists of far more than just a protective wrapper or a ... http://www.thehandcrafterscompanion.com/blog/spa-product-packaging/ Is this one of those weeks at work that leaves you feeling frazzled?  Are you kids running you ragged? You know all you really want is a little time to pamper yourself. If all you want is a little quiet time and pampering, unfortunately in today's economy, many people can't afford ... http://www.thehandcrafterscompanion.com/blog/make-spa-products-at-home-on-a-budget/ There are even some great recipes out there online that you can try out. Here is one that will help you make a salt scrub (If you had to pay full price for a good jar of salt scrub, you'd be spending at least $20). Just combine about a half cup ... http://www.thehandcrafterscompanion.com/blog/more-simple-spa-product-marketing-ideas/ The word "spa" is very popular today; however, most people don't know that in Latin it actually means "health by water." Sure, today there are many spas that do offer water therapy, but a variety of other options are also offered. Many of them include pedicures and manicures, facials, hair ... http://www.thehandcrafterscompanion.com/blog/how-to-get-started-in-the-spa-product-industry/ Last time I shared with you just how big the spa and leisure industry has become. I also promised to share some of my top ideas for marketing your range on a shoestring budget. Local markets and craft fares Local markets and fares are one of the best vehicles to sell your products ... http://www.thehandcrafterscompanion.com/blog/top-marketing-ideas-for-your-own-line-of-bath-and-body-products/ Here are a few spa industry facts which may surprise you... According to major industry body the International Spa Association (2007 figures): There are an estimated 14,615 spas in the United States, including day spas, resort and hotel spas, medical spas, club spas and mineral spring spas. The US Spa Industry had annual ... http://www.thehandcrafterscompanion.com/blog/spa-industry-facts-and-figures/