Manufacturer Meet Up
At this Manufacturer Meet Up we commemorate Small Business Week. Thanks to the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce for highlighting manufacturers as this year’s theme. Meet other manufacturers of your size, in your hood, industry, etc. Other owners and managers that “get it” and have walked in your shoes. SFMade staff will be on hand […]
Competitive Analysis – Workshop Video
Dominate your market and uncover valuable insights into your competitors and gain a strategic edge. Outsmart your competition and optimize your product offerings with our workshop on competitive analysis and SKU management hosted by SFMade’s Engagement Manager, Alix Holleschau and Chief Program Officer, Jefferson McCarley. Learn with practical examples, methodologies, and a handy worksheet to […]
Pop Quiz, Open Book
Do you know what percentage of San Francisco manufacturers are profitable? 38% 40% 56% 64% Or, how about how your starting wages compare to the SF average? Or how your price per square foot – in your neighborhood – stacks up? These answers, plus a bunch more, are all available in our… VIEW THE FULL […]
Charging What You’re Worth – Workshop Video
Learn how to establish the right Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. In this discussion, we’ll remove some of the mystery from determining the optimal price for your product. This workshop focuses on pricing strategies for companies. We will walk through different pricing frameworks to help remove the mystery around pricing so you can calculate your value […]
BAN 101 – Workshop Video
In San Francisco, all businesses (even small ones) must register with the City and receive a BAN (Business Account Number). Don’t have one? SFMade’s Engagement Manager, Ryan De La Hoz, dispels myths and rumors to get to the bottom of why you might want one and how doing so can open new doors for your […]
Important Reminder: Eat Chocolate
You don’t need an excuse for chocolate. Or toffee. Or cookies. Or Guava Pâte de Fruits… but you’re getting one anyway. The feast for Saint Valentine – and feast is what it should be – is only days away, and SF has 20 chocolate and confectionery makers to help you celebrate. 9th & Larkin cacao […]
New Year, 10 New Workshops
Introducing the 2024 Winter Workshop Series: 10 targeted and expert-led sessions designed to bolster your business in only 4 weeks. Spend the shortest month of the year learning how to grow the rest of it. Series Topics Packaging & Labeling // 2.9 Understanding Your Audience // 2.13 Branding & Communication // 2.16 Maintaining Profitability // […]
Thank You!
Thank you for joining us last week to support local manufacturers so they can thrive, innovate, and create good jobs for a more diverse and sustainable Bay Area! We were so excited to unveil our new logos and celebrate the HERE and NOW of local manufacturing with you all in person. We felt the strength […]
State of Local Manufacturing: 2022 Report
Thanks to everyone that took the time to complete our annual State of Local Manufacturing survey earlier this year. The time you took to contribute towards this project helps to uplift the entire sector. So from all of us at SFMade, thank you! We completely overhauled the survey to make it easier and faster to complete. The average […]
First Peak Is Helping Families With Young Children Feel More Confident Going Outdoors.
Jocelyn Karlan Newman is not one to cry over spilt milk. When her newborn’s clothes were getting stained and stinky, she decided to do something about it, and created First Peak. First Peak is a line of baby clothes targeted towards making families with young children feel more confident going outdoors.
