Sept/Oct

The Costs of Making

Have you been contemplating a new bath and body
or wax product or do you plan to start a new business? Every new venture involves a cost, and it is wise to calculate that cost. For a business, it is important to
have the capital to start and a plausible profit plan before launching into something new. Even hobbyists usually follow a budget!
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Our writers will help you figure out the costs to plan on, so get comfy and ready to read, but don’t forget to keep a highlighter or pen and paper nearby to help develop and execute that plan.

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Table of Contents

• From the Editor

            by Beth Byrne

• Formulary: Arnica Sports Balm

           by Debbie Poore
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• Soap: Hot Process Milk Soap

            by Tina Moenck

• Candles: The Beginner’s Guide to Candle Making

            by Caroline King

• Product Review: Shea Butter Surfactant

            by Venessa Phipps

• Guest: How Much Does it Cost to Make Soap?

            by Beth Byrne

• Tech Talk: Protect Your Business from Cyber Threats

            by Ruth Romano
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• In the Lab: Ten Must-Have Ingredients to Keep at the Lab Bench

            by Valerie George

• Working Smarter: The Real Costs of Making Soap and Candles

​             by Sara Golding

• Guest: There’s a New Sheriff in Town: Everything You Need to Know to Comply with MoCRA in the United States

             by Leigh O’Donnell

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The Team

Kathy Tarbox
Founder/Publisher

Sara Golding
Column Writer

Tina Moenck
Column Writer

Beth Byrne
Managing Editor

La Shonda Tyree
Column Writer

Valerie George
Column Writer

Caroline King
Column Writer

Ruth Romano
Column Writer

Venessa Phipps
Column Writer

Debbie Poore
Column Writer

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