Ask-Anne Marie: Starting a Soap Business - Trademarks, Markets & More | Bramble Berry

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Once you decide to start your soap and bath product business, it can be hard to know where to start. Anne-Marie answers viewer questions, from choosing a target market to product questions to revenue streams. If you're thinking about starting your own soap and bath product business, this is a great place to start.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
@Yuri Len
00:18 - When starting a business how do we choose our target market? How do we know who is most likely to buy handmade soaps from us?
@Danio Caw
02:05 - Yehey:) how can a soap maker stand out in a market that is saturated with soap makers who all have access to the same ingredients and supplies? Thank you. Love you to bits, Anne Marie:)
@Kelly Bennet
05:40 - How do you decide which products/recipes/tips or tricks to copyright/trademark? Besides the obvious: logo, company name, base soap recipe. Thank you for doing another Q&A! I’ve been following for over 9 years!! 💗💗
@Delicaebath
08:07 - What things did you make to promote yourself at the beginning?
@Tmadden_ns
10:04 - Best revenue stream to see profit? Farmers markets and wholesale don’t seem profitable
@Synquette
12:14 - When selling soaps can you sell a soap you made from a recipe you found online or your recipe has to be 100% original?
13:24 - Outro
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@bramble-berry Год назад

Thanks for watching! Find more small business tips on our website here: bberry.studio/AskAMSmallBusinessTips Video Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:18 - When starting a business how do we choose our target market? How do we know who is most likely to buy handmade soaps from us? 02:05 - Yehey:) how can a soap maker stand out in a market that is saturated with soap makers who all have access to the same ingredients and supplies? Thank you. Love you to bits, Anne Marie:) 05:40 - How do you decide which products/recipes/tips or tricks to copyright/trademark? Besides the obvious: logo, company name, base soap recipe. Thank you for doing another Q&A! I’ve been following for over 9 years!! 💗💗 08:07 - What things did you make to promote yourself at the beginning? 10:04 - Best revenue stream to see profit? Farmers markets and wholesale don’t seem profitable 12:14 - When selling soaps can you sell a soap you made from a recipe you found online or your recipe has to be 100% original? 13:24 - Outro If you have any questions, feel free to contact our customer service team at info@brambleberry.com or 877-627-7883 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PST, Monday-Friday. You can also live chat with customer service on BrambleBerry.com from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PST, Monday-Friday. Shop Bramble Berry: bberry.studio/_ShopBrambleBerry Recipes, Tips & Inspiration: bberry.studio/IntheStudio_Projects Facebook: facebook.com/BrambleBerry Instagram: instagram.com/brambleberry/ Twitter: twitter.com/brambleberry TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@brambleberry Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/brambleberry/

@Thebeardedviking865 Год назад

It’s always nice to see someone who has created an amazing business taking time out of their busy life to lend some of that wisdom to us for free. Been following you for a long time and am just now starting a soap business. I know it’s going to be tough and slow but I’m ready for it. The passion makes it so much easier bc it doesn’t feel like work.

@user-sp8fz8cz6m 9 месяцев назад

Hows the business going

@sl4983 Год назад

Love this video. It's such a breath of fresh air to hear someone giving soap advice that's not "you can't do this!" or giving negatives in absolutes, scaring you about "new regulations" etc. Instead you are very positive, with a "you can" or "go for it" message. So thank you Anne Marie!! 👏

@bulkufamily2181 5 месяцев назад

You're so generous, thank you, sincerely.

@RonkeBeauty84 Год назад

You're still doing it,helping people many more blessings to you and yours

@shellyirby9828 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! This is one of the best, most direct soap business videos I've seen.

@danaspetrini8338 Год назад

How educational and well stated this is! Thank you!

@roohisayed89 Год назад

Just heard the first answer and it’s so much more detailed than any small business owner! ❤

@khalifleur Год назад

Loved & Needed this. Thanks

@mbalimbongwe2685 Год назад

😢😢😢 that short, you are an inspiration ❤❤thank you

@Cosmonitten Год назад

Thank you for another great video!

@kdh5448 Год назад

Thanks sweetie. Love your advice.

@dpcaw Год назад

OMG my question got asked and answered! Thank you so much:)

@deeaveverita Год назад

Amazing thank you for this video! The Only video that is actually encouraging xx

@godsgracesoaps1849 Год назад

Thank you i learned from watching your videos ❤

@carolmanson4497 Год назад

Thanks for sharing … great information ❤

@sherriemartin6202 Год назад

I love this thank you ❤

@leonormarrero162 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video and Bramble Berry channel

@knowledgesharing2654 Год назад

Love this channel. God Bless you more

@katie.27 Год назад

Thanks! I’m trying to make a soap making business, and these are great tips!

@ylstaggs Год назад

Love your videos, it helps me out a lot, to start doing my small business! I’m a beginner and your videos is a start for me!❤️💯🙏🏽

@leshonrevels9486 Год назад

Just ordered your book and got 50% off. Can’t wait till it comes! 😊😊😊

@MariaReyes-bn2zm Год назад

I have been watching your videos and you are such a great inspiration. Just started this soap making as a hobby after buying a bunch of handmade soaps from Sunshine Coast BC Canada and I thought, why don’t I make my own. 😊 So, I bought 2 of your books, Soap Crafting and Milk Soap. Now, I’m hooked and I’m thinking of doing a business and this video is quite perfect for my plan. Thanks for sharing. 😊

@CA-LOVEFORJESUSCHRIST Год назад

You still look pretty, I want to say, I'm I appreciate everything you have done all these years, helping people start their business and sharing projects, classes, kits, and so much more, you are The Best Ann Marie.

@bramble-berry Год назад

Thanks!

@odalisrodriguez8494 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing over a year ago my husband bought me books for soaps and ingredients and your book has been my favorite and two weeks ago I found out that you are the author of the book it was great I am reading the book and I love to wach the videos here.

@bramble-berry 11 месяцев назад

That is so exciting! We are happy to see you starting your journey and our team is available to offer support on our website if you ever have questions about our recipes.

@user-sp8fz8cz6m 9 месяцев назад

Have u started the business

@EvolvingSeedsSoap 10 месяцев назад

This was so helpful

@user-sp8fz8cz6m 9 месяцев назад

Are u starting a soap business

@md_akhter_uz_zaman 5 месяцев назад

nice information ❤

@willowriverranch7965 Год назад

I started making tallow soap. We have a ranch, so great way to utilize the whole animal. Friends and family I give it to love it. But, I don’t get any online sales.

@haileynakayxx Месяц назад

i'm sorry! i bet your soap is amazing

@joanbusby3213 Год назад

You are so inspiring! Thanks for sharing these tips, it helps the new and old soapers when trying to find their direction. I am a woodturner and this video helped me decide how to combing the two crafts! Thank you do much! One question, how do you store your soaps and how to advise customers how to store their extra bars when not in use?

@sl4983 Год назад

They are not like food, they don't "go bad" but stay usable years. Just store them in a drawer or cabinet as normal.

@JessicaNiles Год назад

Question #1: "Great question! ...You're really asking the wrong question." 😂😜 (That hit my funny bone!) 😉 But truly- THANKS, Anne-Marie, for doing these business Q&A's! Great info. You're a wealth of knowledge and happy to share. I really respect that! 🙏🏻🙌🏻

@JadouxXx123 Год назад

😅

@sandrabarbera1222 Год назад

Hi great video!!! When I calculate the cost of materials what is the usually range of profit I should get per bar? Do you should use a standard recipe for your soap? For example if you are looking for a moisturizer soap once you find a recipe you are happy with you should continue using that recipe and just change fragrances? Whats your recommendation. Thank you

@yola2362 Год назад

Hi Anne-Marie. Cliché, but I absolutely love your channel. You have taught me so much. I have a few questions, though (small business-related, not soap related)… I sell bath salts in glass vials. Looks absolutely gorgeous. But my packaging costs are way more than my actual product cost. I love the glass look, and the reusable, recyclable deal is very dear to my heart. Also, I live in South Africa, where many people do not make much money. How do I substantiate my costs, as most people cannot afford them? I know my product is good and worth every penny, but how do you sell it to a community where people cannot afford it? Lastly, where can I find more information on how to make my product? I have a good recipe, but I want to find out how the “big boys” operate. I need to let the bath salt dry out; otherwise, the salts get stuck in the vial - very infuriating to get it out. I don’t know how big companies do it, and I don’t know where to research.

@_Tiff Год назад

My question is ,for a beginner who has literally never made soap..how do we get the measurements right?...does it start from knowing you want to make 1kg of soap total then fix the measurements from that...and then how do you fix the measurements

@amyneeh7050 Год назад

i really loved your honesty and the precious advices you gave i wish you all the best mina from algeria

@deedee9312 Год назад

what type of liability insurance do you need for farmers, craft shows, flea markets, retail stores, etc?

@bramble-berry Год назад

The Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetics Guild has a couple different insurance options available for makers for markets, craft shows and other events.

@kawkosh Год назад

Thanks for sharing, super helpful! Question: Can we use the basic ingredients for the paws like dogs and cats? I appreciate and loving the educational and informative videos that you’re sharing. All the best and take care 🥂

@bramble-berry Год назад

Yes, the basic ingredients can be used for animals too, though you'll want to consult a vet for anything specific.

@kathyvolpe-schaffer7419 Год назад

what is your opinion on selling on Shopify?

@debfiel6585 Год назад

How do you price your soap Also, if I am doing MP soap do I price that cheaper? Sometimes MP soap takes just as long to make.

@jordanalvarez6927 Год назад

When starting a soap business, does one need a sellers permit or any other documents to get started?

@susanbancroft1575 Год назад

AnneMarie thank you so much for your videos. Do we have to use Olive oil in cp asolive oil is soooo expensive? Are there any alternative to oo? Tia

@bramble-berry Год назад

You're welcome to make substitutions, some great alternatives for olive oil in cold process soap are rice bran oil, canola oil, or grapeseed oil.

@waynegross2113 Год назад

Wonderful video! I still buy Brambleberry fragrances because I know that I have the soaping notes and what to expect from that fragrance. If a company doesn't have complete soaping notes you take a huge risk of losing a batch! Yes you pay more up front for these fragrances, but you are secure in knowing it's been tested by soapers. Although your own recipe can and sometimes does change results. My question is what recipe does Brambleberry use to test all their new fragrances? This would be nice to know, so if you have 20 percent cocoa butter in your recipe and Anne Marie uses none or 5 percent, you already know yours will trace and thicken faster! Thanks for sharing, I learned soap making from Soap Queen TV 11 years ago! Jill Gross

@JoVi-gs2ws 6 месяцев назад

Hi Anne Marie, How can I make melt and pour base more creamier? Many thanks

@bramble-berry 6 месяцев назад

We love using our SFIC Shea, Buttermilk or Goats Milk Melt and Pour bases for a creamy melt and pour soap.

@shahwar60 Год назад

For pricing , what is the recommended percentage to add up on the cost of one bar of soap? Thank you.

@bramble-berry Год назад

Here's a useful article about pricing products: www.brambleberry.com/small-business/help-and-advice/art0151-price-products.html

@shahwar60 Год назад

@@bramble-berry Thank you so much.

@jacquelineburke1164 Год назад

Hi. If I want to use three oils for my soap recipe but want to add powdered milk or green clay, how much of each of these dried ingredients would I use to 8ozs coconut oil 15ozs olive oil and 11ozs almond oil.

@bramble-berry Год назад

We would suggest starting with 2 tsp of the green clay and the powdered milk.

@jacquelineburke1164 Год назад

@@bramble-berry Thank you so much for your quick response. I made my first batch of soap a week ago with coconut oil, olive and almond oils. It is gradually hardening up. Not sure if it took that long because of the heat that we are experiencing at this time. I tried the scraps and the lather was great. I was very excited that I was able to shower with soap my own diy soap. Thank you so much

@bulentkoc3211 Год назад

Which brand pigment do u use?

@bramble-berry Год назад

You can find all our colorants here: www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/ingredients/colorants

@shermainballah7689 Год назад

I recently came across a video saying that soap is fast for use after 48hrs. What are your thoughts on this? As someone who is now getting into the soaping business, do I need to wait for 4-6 weeks for my soap to cure before I can sell them?

@bramble-berry Год назад

You can use melt and pour after 48 hours but cold process soap is not gentle enough to use until 2 weeks minimum after the pour. We recommend waiting 4 weeks to sell to increase the longevity of your soap.

@shermainballah7689 Год назад

Thanks. Keep up the good work. Love your videos.

@janerymus3524 Год назад

Hello, do you have to get a LLC to start selling soap?

@SirenaSpades Год назад

No.

@deedee9312 Год назад

hello anne marie... starting a business is not easy but fun...tackling the preservatives! when and what do I use for a preservative.. is there a guide! a go to? help!

@bramble-berry Год назад

Preservatives are for anything that uses water but is not soap! The usage rate is generally around 1%.

@deedee9312 Год назад

@@bramble-berry Tysm!

@user-sp8fz8cz6m 9 месяцев назад

Graphics designer here 🙋

@74If 9 месяцев назад

How much should I be charging for a bar of soap??

@bramble-berry 9 месяцев назад

That depends on where you are selling your soap and your location. We recommend doing a little reconnaissance to see what other makers in your area and/or online companies are charging for designs similar to the ones you want to make. Handmade bar soap tends to sell between $5 and 15$ a bar.

@pierigarcia4629 Год назад

Please send products to Perú

@pankajchakravarty8155 Год назад

Transparent soap making without heat and without alcohol, is it possible, please recipe and process.

@dianafloros8202 Год назад

What people means by your story

@bramble-berry Год назад

Your story is where you tell your customers about yourself and why they should purchase from your company.

@claudiavasquez3308 6 месяцев назад

@@bramble-berry cooking oils are good to make soaps?

@jennl93 Год назад

Anne Marie shouting out Gwen’s P🐱 candles made me giggle lol

@pamelawalker8815 Год назад

Do I have to get a business license or reseller permit or license to start?

@sl4983 Год назад

No, but some areas are different

@terricordes4096 Год назад

Hi! Thank you for your videos. I have a question. It’s about legalities and shelf life. How do you figure shelf life on natural products, or plant based, without preservatives. I know you list the ingredients. I’m not sure legalities with either. Any danger to natural soap getting moldy and causing issues. I haven’t found a video specifically but may have missed something. You are an inspiration in what you do. 😊😊

@bramble-berry Год назад

Aw thank you! We have an article about determining shelf life, here's the link: www.brambleberry.com/tips-and-tricks/bath-and-body/art0078-shelf-life-of-bath-products.html