Guides for makers who mean business.
Clear answers. Real numbers. No jargon.
Best software for cake businesses and home bakers (2026)
An honest shortlist of apps for cake studios and home bakers, with prices, what each is best for, and when a spreadsheet is enough.
Best software for tailors and fashion designers in Nigeria (2026)
An honest shortlist of apps for Nigerian tailors and fashion designers, with prices, what each one is best for, and when a notebook is enough.
How to cost a bespoke garment
A simple way to work out what a bespoke outfit really costs to make: fabric, trims, waste, your time and running costs. With a worked agbada example.
How to price a wedding cake in Nigeria
Price a wedding cake from its real costs: ingredients, decoration, boards and boxes, gas, decorating hours and delivery. With a worked example.
How to price custom furniture (worked example)
Price a custom furniture piece from its real costs: timber, fittings, finishing, workshop days and delivery. With a worked dining table example in naira.
How to stop materials going missing in your workshop
Fabric, flour or timber disappearing? A practical system for workshops with staff: one materials list, recorded purchases, weekly counts and a waste log.
How to take deposits for custom orders
How much deposit to ask for on made-to-order work, when to bill the balance, what to put on the invoice, and what to do when a customer delays.
How to set up production stages for a small workshop
How to set up production stages for tailoring, cakes and furniture, assign work to your team, and spot stuck or late orders before customers ask.
What is true cost? (and why most makers undercharge)
True cost is everything it takes to make one piece: materials, labour, running costs and waste. Here is the formula, a worked example and how to use it.
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