Best Supplies for Small Businesses on a Budget

💡Investing in quality embroidery machines is essential for small businesses. We recommend Baby Lock Alliance for simple designs and Baby Lock Venture for multi-color designs.

❓Where can you buy embroidery machines? We purchased ours from authorized retailers listed on the official Baby Lock website.

🔍When considering a multi-needle embroidery machine, research brands beyond Baby Lock to compare prices and features.

🖼️Magnetic embroidery hoops are a game changer for easy hooping. We recommend Hoopmaster magnetic hoops for stress-free embroidery.

✍️Peggy Stitch eraser is a must-have tool for fixing embroidery mistakes. It works like magic and has saved countless sweatshirts.

Where did you purchase your embroidery machines?

—We bought our embroidery machines from authorized retailers listed on the official Baby Lock website.

Which embroidery machine is best for simple designs?

—For simple designs, we recommend the Baby Lock Alliance single-needle embroidery machine.

Which embroidery machine is best for multi-color designs?

—For multi-color designs, we recommend the Baby Lock Venture 10-needle embroidery machine.

Where can I buy magnetic embroidery hoops?

—We recommend Hoopmaster magnetic hoops, which can be purchased with free shipping using our code 'overthinker'.

What is the Peggy Stitch eraser used for?

—The Peggy Stitch eraser is a tool for removing embroidery mistakes and has saved us countless sweatshirts.

00:00Introduction to the importance of making smart spending decisions for small businesses on a tight budget.

01:12Review of embroidery machines, including Baby Lock Alliance and Baby Lock Venture, and their recommended uses.

02:28Recommendation of Hoopmaster magnetic hoops for easy and efficient hooping.

02:45Introduction to Peggy Stitch eraser as a tool for fixing embroidery mistakes.

04:08Review of Madira threads and Philtech bobbins as personal favorites for embroidery.

05:43Introduction to the dot store domain as a valuable resource for online businesses.

06:57Discussion of shelving options, including metal and plastic shelves, for organizing inventory.

08:23Review of lighting options, including a selfie light and light box, for product photography.