Stuff I read

There are lots of ways to get inspired or insight on your business. I like to read as Trade publications as I can, but  also like to keep up in the business culture, large and small with books, blogs & websites.

Check out my Blogroll links, to the right, you’ll see what blogs and websites I visit on a regular basis.

Below are magazines and books that I would like you to be aware of. Let me know if you have any that I should add, I’m always open to suggestions.

FREE! SUBSCRIPTIONS:

cpc packaging: cpcpkg.com
Website & Magazine
CPC Packaging is the resource for designers of cosmetic, fragrance, and personal care product packaging. We cover package design from the concept phase to the finished package.

Beauty Packaging :beautypackaging.com
Website & Magazine
Covering all types of packaging, Beauty Packaging is published for executives involved in the personal care, cosmetic and fragrance industry.

Happi Magazine: happi.com
A sister site to Beauty Packaging. Website and monthly publication.
Covering soaps, detergents, cosmetics & toiletries, waxes and polishes, insecticides, aerosols and related chemical specialties, HAPPI is published monthly throughout the year for people involved in the personal care, household, industrial and institutional fields.

Cosmetics & Toiletries: cosmeticsandtoiletries.com
Online access to current issue of C&T Magazine is free. Print copy is $98.00 per year.
Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine is the leading industry publication for chemists, research scientists, and R&D managers, providing expert information on new technologies, new ingredients, international regulations, and industry news and analysis, to help you do your job better.

PAY SUBSCRIPTIONS:

Gift Shop Magazine: giftshopmag.com This is one of my favorite magazines. It is for the retailer, but gives you lots of ideas and insight to the retail side of things.
4 issues per year $29.97 Website and quarterly magazine.
GIFT SHOP is for and about you – the gift retailer. It’s your one-stop resource for information, products, ideas and inspiration. Every issue of GIFT SHOP is jam packed with tips and ideas to increase your bottom line.

WWD, Womens Wear Daily: wwd.com Beauty edition is only once a week. I’ve gotten this for years for my design businesses. It may not be for  you – but I thought you should be aware. Digital edition $99. Annual

Saponifier Magazine: saponifier.com
Website and Print Magazine 6 issues $24.95
Founded in 1998, Saponifier is the largest soap and candle making magazine.

BOOKS:

I thought I’d share a list of books that I’ve read and those that are on my “To Read” list.
Will I earn money if you buy a book here? Why yes, isn’t that nice?