One of the easiest ways for a refill or maker business to overspend is on equipment.

It’s tempting to assume that a more “professional” formulary needs more machines, more specialty tools, and more dedicated gear. In reality, excess equipment often adds friction: more setup, more cleanup, more stor...

Before You Buy New Equipment, Ask the Questions That Actually Matter

New equipment is one of the easiest ways for a small maker business to spend money—and one of the hardest places to tell whether that money will actually come back.

It’s easy to justify a purchase by telling yourself it will incr...