Get Live Quote The Soap Chest: Handmade Natural Products Built on Passion
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Challenge
Gail Horn started making handmade soaps 20 years ago from her home-based workshop before expanding to a brick and mortar location. As the business grew, she faced the challenge of wearing all of the hats—accounting, marketing, payroll, hiring, firing, and everything else. This was overwhelming at times. Additionally, she needed an affordable payroll solution that wouldn't require a large program she didn't need, as she was already handling accounting herself.
We're very small, so the biggest factor for us was the cost of payroll software. I didn't want to pay for a big program that we didn't need and I also do accounting, so Basic Payroll was the perfect fit for us. Overall, the price and the user-friendly website were the big factors for me. — Gail Horn, Owner, The Soap Chest
Solution
Patriot Software's Basic Payroll was the perfect fit for The Soap Chest's needs. The solution was chosen primarily for its cost-effectiveness and user-friendly website. The platform allowed Gail to manage payroll without paying for unnecessary features or complexity. The affordability and ease of use made it an ideal choice for a small, maker-oriented business.
Results
The Soap Chest successfully operates with a brick and mortar location, an online store, and wholesale operations. The business makes and sells handmade soaps and other bath and body products made with high-quality ingredients, including homegrown herbs and local honey. The business has been operating for over 20 years and continues to thrive. Gail has successfully managed the business while maintaining her focus on product quality and community involvement as a merchant in her town.
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