When deciding on a which contract manufacturer to work with choosing "the one" can be a tough call. In essence, you are trusting a huge piece of your business to someone else. You have to be certain that it's the good choice and a right fit for your business. Your manufacturer is a big part of your business and making sure it all works is just as important as choosing a marriage partner. :) Here are three simple steps to make sure that it's a fit. Step 1#: Evaluate - Are we a ... Read More
What To Do When You Love The Manufacturer But They Don’t Carry The Ingredient You Need
Here is a problem we run into frequently. A client will find a manufacturer that they love but they are missing or don't carry their special extract, herb, color or whatever special ingredient. How do you handle this? Is this a deal killer? Here are several possible solutions: 1. Be flexible. Maybe the chemist can find a substitute that will function the same in the formula. 2. Consider buying the special ingredient out right. Especially if it's a small percentage of the formula. A ... Read More