Category: Melissa’s Small Business Talk
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The Truth About “Free” Shipping (And Why We Just Adjusted Ours)
“Free shipping” isn’t actually free — someone always pays for it. Here’s an honest look at what really goes into shipping costs, why we just raised our threshold, and what other small business owners should know before offering free shipping.
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Why Collaboration Has Become One of My Favorite Parts of This Business
Why I stopped treating other makers as competition — and started treating them as peers. A behind-the-scenes look at collaboration, market abundance, and why building relationships is a necessity, not a nice-to-have.