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Small Business Essentials & Supplies
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Desk Essentials
Shipping & Packing
Business Tech & Gadgets
Pop Up Shops & Event Essentials
Desk Essentials
What are you waiting for ?? Get it now and create more space on your desk.
VATTENKAR Laptop/monitor stand - birch 20 1/2x10 1/4 "
I LOVE THIS KEYBOARD SOOO MUCH!! I literally stop what I am doing to type anything when I get the chance. If you are a person that doesn't like the flat key boards of laptops get this keyboard. Not to mention, this keyboard can hookup to your other d...
YUNZII Royalaxe Y68 65% Hot Swappable Wireless Mechanical Keyboard with RGB Backlight, Double Shot PBT Keycaps for Gamers/Mac/Win (Gateron Pro Red,Y68 Pink)
I am a lover of everything gold, and every time I look at my desk or grab something of this desk organizer I feel complete bliss.
Kiara Gold 4 Cup Desk Organizer With Tray
I take this phone holder with me literally everywhere. I have had it for 2 years and I would buy another one if I needed it but I don't because it is that good.
Lamicall Foldable Phone Stand for Desk - Height Adjustable Cell Phone Holder Portable Cellphone Cradle Desktop Dock Compatible with iPhone 13 Pro Max Mini, 12 11 XR X 8 7 6 Plus SE, 4-8'' Smartphone
Shipping & Packing
This was the crinkle paper I first used when I started my small business and I was never disappointed.
MagicWater Supply Crinkle Cut Paper Shred Filler (2 LB) for Gift Wrapping & Basket Filling - White
Make your entire life easier by getting a stamp with your business logo. Saves you money, easy to use on paper or muslin bags, and it allows you to custom design wrapping paper. You will thank me later.
Custom Stamps | made from sustainable materials, and durably designed to be reusable
These were a perfect size and you get so many for ten bucks. I love that you get so many even more so because I am a clumsy person and tend to drop the sticker I am about to use, so its always great to have more.
Easykart Thank You Label Sticker 1.5" Round with Gold and White Heart 500 Labels Per Roll, Thank You Sticker Gold for Birthdays, Weddings, Giveaways, Bridal Showers
I loved this specific brand because the paper was not so easy to rip and it was just enough for when I first started my small business.
Basic Solid White Bulk Tissue Paper 15" x 20" - 100 Sheets
When you are ready for custom products for your company check this company out immediately!! I love that they will give you extra of what you ordered and you can proof any design you send in & get samples easily.
Business Card Printing | Customized Business Cards | Gold Image
You will get exactly what you asked for with this company on Amazon. Not to mention these are perfect for packing freebies or perfect to place in purse and handout if you ever get in a deep convo about your company.
Bouraw 120Pcs Organza Bags 4x6 Inches with Drawstring, Jewelry Pouches Wedding Party Christmas Favor Gift Bags (Black)
You will be set for the first 2+ years of your small business.
[1 Roll, 500 Labels] 2" x 3" Fragile Stickers Handle with Care Warning Packing / Shipping Labels - Permanent Adhesive
These boxes are best for shopping medium sized things like jewelry, wax melts, and other flat small things. Best for new small business owners.
PHAREGE 7x5x2 inch Shipping Boxes 25 Pack, Brown Corrugated Cardboard Mailer Boxes, Small Mailing Boxes for Packaging Small Business
These are my favorite thank you cards to send out if I ran out of others and wanted to try something new. Once again, use these to save on your business budget and until you make custom ones.
30pcs Slogan & Heart Print Gift Tag
I loved how great these make my wax melt samples look. They can only be used for one item and not overstuffed. They will get the job done.
100pcs Letter Graphic Gift Bag
GET THIS CRINKLE PAPER!! Specially if your small business is doing really well and you need lots of it.
Paper Shred, Spring Fill, Shredded Paper in Stock - ULINE
Work smarter not harder by buying affordable stickers that actually stick to say thank you. Before I discovered these I bought my thank you stickers from Amazon and still do , if needed, but I am currently using these and I have had no problems yet, ...
500pcs Slogan Graphic Gift Sticker
I got a pack of theses to hand out in my packages as freebies and all my customers love that they get a random one every time.
60pcs Satin Scrunchie
Uline will always be the goat when it comes down to boxes. These boxes are completely sturdy, easy to build, and can hold up to four items, depending on the size. These are worth purchasing all the time.
9 x 6 x 4" Corrugated Boxes
It did exactly what I needed it to do.
Scotch® Heavy Duty Shipping Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 22 yds., Clear, 6 Rolls (142-6)
Get these, especially if you are just starting your business and you want to take the affordable route to say thank you to your customers until you make your very own custom cards.
50pcs Slogan Graphic Random Thank You Card
Before you pay too much for custom packaging, just get custom tape instead and save yourself the extra trouble. This specific tape gets activated by water and all you have to do is send in your personal design and Stickermule will perfect it before s...
Packaging Tape - Free shipping | Sticker Mule
These stickers are a perfect neutral feminine & masculine sticker to add into customers orders as a great freebie. Just something about plants makes everyone happy.
Green Plants Die Cut Stickers by Recollections™
The great thing about these is that you don't need to many unless its a hug box, but I add a few no matter what size for more safety.
Office Depot® Brand Loose-Fill Packing Peanuts, 5 Cu Ft
The best bags for whatever you want to use them for. I lobe that this company is so easy to contact and I get my order on time every time.
8" Hand-Operated Impulse Sealer for Stand Up Pouches
There is always a discount happening & the poly mailers are top of the line.
Poly Mailers | Plastic Envelope Mailers | #SmileMail Shipping Mailers
Business Tech & Gadgets
This thing makes life easier when you are packing and using water activated tape. Before I bought this I would use a little sponge and would need to consistently wet it & that was a bit annoying. This device is a game changer.
QILIMA Desktop Pink Water Activated Tape Dispenser with Reinforced Kraft Paper Gum Tape 1.88In x 55 Yards for Shipping, Carton and Box Sealing
I use this thing to print out labels, stickers, and personal stuff because this device does not need any ink and I love hearing things print from it. This Rollo printer has saved me so much money by not needing ink. The only difficulties I had was setting it up, but check out Youtube for a helping hand.
Rollo Shipping Label Printer - Commercial Grade Direct Thermal High Speed Shipping Printer – Compatible with ShipStation, Etsy, Ebay, Amazon - Barcode Printer - 4x6 Printer
I have had my Dymo shipping scale for a year and a half. I recommend buying this one if you ship medium to small size things because it only weighs up to 5LBS. I still have yet to change the battery.
M5 Scale, 5LB Digital Postal Scale
Pop Up Shops & Event Essentials
The best place to get it all and it will be your one stop shop for it all.
Displays2go | POP Display Products, POS Retail Fixtures, & Trade Show
I just discovered this at Ikea and I am completely in love!! I literally can't wait for my next popup shop.
SKÅDIS Free-standing peg board - white 22x14 ½ "
If you need a quick stand to showcase the overall price of your products at a pop event use this. I legit did not have time to make a custom one and these came in handy. Just be careful with them as they can break a bit easily.
NEWNEWSHOW® 8.5x11 Acrylic Sign Holder 3 Pack Vertical Double-Sided Display (Optional 8.5x11 8.5x5.5 5x7 Horizontal and Vertical)
Get a custom table runner from this site and seriously thank me later. I ordered a 30x72 table runner and it looks exactly how I created it online. I can't wait to use it for all my pop shops.
Printlino - Etsy
I love how perfect these are to elevate all products within a picture or a for a pop up shop, not to mention they are pretty affordable and can match with any product table setup.
N'ice Packaging 6 Piece Small Acrylic Riser Set Clear Acrylic Display Riser Set, Acrylic Display Stand