The HSMG has issued the following Advocacy Position Statement, approved by the Board of Directors on July 14, 2011. The Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild (HSMG) is a non-profit trade association for soapmakers, small businesses hand making soaps and the handmade soap making industry as a whole. Depending on the formulation and/or claims, handmade soaps can be [...]
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Support the HSMG’s Efforts to Ensure Legislative Representation for Soapmakers…
Over the years the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild has been many things to it many members. The HSMG has now taken on its biggest challenge yet: monitoring the “Safe Cosmetics Act” and any federal legislation aimed at the cosmetics industry. An updated version of The Safe Cosmetics Act is expected to be released later this year. [...]
HSMG Member, Kreative Kraftwerks – Reflections of the Orlando Trade Show!
What an honor it was, last December, to hear that I was selected as an alternate for the ACRE Orlando Tradeshow. Knowing I was competing against some of the best soapmakers in the country, the thought of being an alternate was as exciting as actually being selected. Can you imagine how I felt when, with [...]
HSMG Members Exhibit at the Orlando Gift Show!
They are having a blast and the reports are good! As you may know, the HSMG was offered a booth at both the Orlando and Las Vegas Gift Shows in 2011run by Wholesale Crafts and the American Craft Retailers Expo. We selected 3 soapmakers to participate with us and exhibit their wares for the Orlando show. The Orlando, FL [...]
2011 HSMG Conference Scholarships Available!
Yes, that’s right! You may be able to attend for FREE! Stratus Insurance, the HSMG insurance provider, is generously offering two scholarships to the HSMG 2011 Annual Conference in sunny Miami, FL! The scholarships will cover your Conference registration, 4 nights hotel stay at the Hilton Miami Downtown and $500 in cash for travel and other [...]
HSMG Blog Spotlight – Serendipity SoapSmiths – Rethink Your Soap!
Daniel and Erin are two people that left the rat race to pursue the world of artisanal soapmaking in their Brooklyn home. Erin is in charge of production and recently earned a skin therapists license in order to help produce better soaps, lotions and scrubs. Dan handles all matters concerning sales, marketing and identity creation. [...]
Handcrafted Soapmaker’s Guild Credit Card Processing Program
HSMG Programs and Services Keeps it Coming! Another NEW Member Benefit! Looking for a better merchant account solutions? We are pleased to announce that the HSMG is now offering a discounted merchant services program to the membership. This benefit is available to both Soapmaker and Vendor members. There are low rates for credit card, debit [...]
Free Webstore at SoapGuildStores.com
What? A fee free customizable web store at SoapGuildStores.com! Yes, it’s true! A new fantastic member benefit! Taken advantage of your new member benefit yet? All members are eligible for a free webstore at SoapGuildStores.com. The store may be used to actually sell products and take orders or as a brochure site directing visitors to [...]
BLOG SPOTLIGHT – Funky Chunks Soap Company
Lather*Rinse*Inspire My name is Michele and I’m the owner and Soapstress at the Funky Chunks Soap Company. My love of soap started at a very young age. I was introduced to soapmaking as a small child by my Great Grandmother. Her experiments with soapmaking were never dull and sometimes quite dangerous. She used leftover soap [...]
Exhibit at the Orlando or Las Vegas Gift Shows
October 5, 2010 Exhibit at the Orlando or Las Vegas Gift Shows The HSMG will have a booth at both the Orlando and Las Vegas Gift Shows in 2011 and we will select 3 soapmakers participate with us and exhibit their wares. The shows are run by Wholesale Crafts and the American Craft Retailers Expo, they [...]
