Please note – this is a sponsored post, but all thoughts are my own

Our business is expanding

In addition to three blogs, some side hustles and a whole load of writing, I am also in the creation stages of my own small business. I already have a Gumroad shop, which is close to launching. But as a family, we will be designing our own T-shirts and accessories. It’s so exciting to get my little one involved in the designs and my hubby is the most technical one in the house. Which means he’s great at transferring the images to a digital version. He is also better than me at designing. 

I honestly can’t wait to share our shop with you. 

Making connections with like-minded people

Just today, I had a productive Zoom call about an ongoing mutual working relationship. The thing I am most excited about is working with someone so like-minded. We both want to get the message out there that everyone struggles mentally. And that is completely okay. You are never alone in your struggles. The pure power of connecting through honesty and being your true self never ceases to amaze me.

During our conversation, we also touched on the infrastructure and logistics required in order to make a business successful. And it’s a great point. The conversation definitely gave me food for thought.

The limitations on small business owners

It got me thinking about the limitations on small business owners, compared with the pure power of large manufacturing companies. We will personally be using a dropshipping model because we simply don’t have the facilities or time to create the products ourselves. 

The benefits of quality control in mass printing 

The dropshipping company, along with any other large-scale manufacturer can invest in technology to ensure quality control is a top priority. For example, vision inspection systems are used in the print and packaging industry to ensure defective products are recalled before being sent out to customers. This means less downtime, as you won’t have to halt production to put things right. And in the current climate, there will be less waste, as everything you produce is fit for purpose. Sustainability is high on everyone’s agenda right now and it is a benefit we should all champion. 

Benefits to us as the designers 

Using a dropshipping company, with the infrastructure to implement these checks, means we can be confident our products will be high quality when sent to customers. This will strengthen our brand and reduce the risk of returns and complaints. 

Here are some of the other benefits of quality control systems:

• Customers will return again to purchase your goods
• Customers will make referrals to friends and family
• Contribute to the overall positive branding of your product
• Increase positive review and your position within the market

Automating quality control checks

Automating these checks saves large manufacturers time and money when completing the mass printing process. Reducing the time spent on quality checking and the overheads involved. A perfect solution to a common problem.

Is this solution right for me?

If you would like to learn more about the quality control aspect of manufacturing, click here

Final thoughts

I hope you enjoyed reading about our new business venture. And about something I learned during my discussions about how this will work for us as a family.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. I would love to hear from you.