From Dream to Day Planner®
with Heather Harris
Weekly posts with expert tips to help demystify the design & production process for busy female entrepreneurs who want to create beautiful planners & paper products.
How to Create a Planner Product That Sells | Step 2: Finding a Printer & Sampling
The decision on which vendor to choose to produce your product is one that could literally make or break your business. There are a few options to choose from: You could go with print-on-demand, source a local manufacturer here in the US, or look into printing in China. The real question is, which is the best option for you? Well, my friend, I’ve got all the plan-swers.
Working with Manufacturers: US vs China
The decision on which vendor to choose to produce your product line is one that could literally make or break your business. In this post I walk you through the differences between working with a manufacturer here in the US versus one overseas.
Manufacturing Planners in China: 6 Things You Need to Know
As your product-based business grows and you expand into ordering larger quantities, moving your planner production to China can be a wise decision. But before you dive in, there are 6 things you need to keep in mind. In this post, I explain each one in detail so you can start your planner production journey on the right foot.
How to Vet Ethical Manufacturing Practices in China
How do you get that hard proof from a business that’s half a world away so you can move forward confidently and ethically? I’m sharing the details on the blog.
Shipping Custom Products from Overseas? Read This First
There are two steps I recommend you take as soon as the shipment arrives — inspection and inventory. In this post, I’m sharing a breakdown of what you need to know.
3 Steps to Understanding Overseas Shipping for Your Custom Planner
When it comes to shipping your custom planner and getting it safely into your hands, there are a three primary steps involved that you can expect in this process.
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5 Things Your Day Planner
MUST Include — if it’s gonna sell.
When you’re creating a custom product like a planner from scratch,
these are five things you need to make sure you include.
(Don’t worry — we’re talking about the fun stuff!)