Helping handmade, creative and craft business owners learn to handle their bookkeeping, one step at a time!
Helping handmade, creative and craft business owners learn to handle their bookkeeping, one step at a time!
CAREER BOOKKEEPER & HANDMADE BUSINESS OWNER TURNED HANDMADE BUSINESS BOOKKEEPING COACH
I started my own handmade business (Fanciful Things, LLC), thinking, “I’ve got this in the bag–I’m a bookkeeper!”
But guess what? Juggling materials and finished Items inventory, pricing handmade goods, and navigating taxes as a maker felt wildly different than what I was used to.
There was NO clear roadmap –and I realized if I was struggling, others had to be drowning.
That’s when the lightbulb went off:
💡Creative, crafty business owners didn’t need just another accountant — they needed a bookkeeper who got them. Someone who understood both the maker’s messy middle and the numbers game.💡
So I combined my two worlds — and became a bookkeeping coach for handmade, creative, and craft biz owners.
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If this is the year that you said you were finally going to get the bookkeeping for your handmade business under control………
This 4-part training (in course format) is for you. It’s designed just for makers, crafters, and creative business owners who want simple, step-by-step guidance (without the overwhelm).
Here’s what we’ll cover together:
💰How to set up your biz bookkeeping (even if you’re brand new)
💰Understanding money in & money out (without crying over it)
💰The COGS puzzle (aka what it really costs to make your stuff)
💰Stress-free tax prep (yep, it’s possible!)
Bookkeeping is a process. Start with any of these 9 steps (that include both free and paid resources) to help you figure out where you’re at in your journey to figure out your handmade, creative, or craft business bookkeeping needs. These steps will help you to develop your own processes and procedures.
There is a LOT of misleading information on the internet about starting and running a handmade business.
The misleading information is based on myth and rumors – and if you listen to or believe them – they could land you in DEEP SH*T with Federal, State, or Local government agencies. That’s the LAST thing you want or need.
When should I start a bookkeeping system for my handmade or creative business is a question that is asked a lot.
Let’s start with WHY its hard to get a straight answer to this question - Before we go any further..
I just want to say that there is no such thing as a hobby business! I’ve heard this term used a lot when starting a handmade business in certain Facebook groups.
You see, business and bookkeeping go hand in hand – just like peanut butter and jelly. You just can’t have one without the other 🙂
Another change, is that you now have to do some serious recordkeeping or bookkeeping. You need to track every penny you spend and every penny your make.
People start businesses to make money!
A 6-part course that helps you say goodbye to the day when your bookkeeping and finances felt like a baffling puzzle, and HELLO to taking charge of your business’s finances.
Want a powerful handmade businesses bookkeeping spreadsheet system, that’s easy to use, makes tax time so much easier, and doesn’t require spending hours with a calculator BEFORE you can even get a monthly total? Do you want a spreadsheet system mainly because you aren’t quite ready to use real bookkeeping software?
For $250 per year/$25 per month, you can gain access to every free and paid bookkeeping course I've ever done, plus have access to any new trainings as they become available.
This survey will help you figure out if your bookkeeping needs are simple or complex and what you should use for a bookkeeping system.
Here you’ll find the most helpful links and content that you’re looking for without scrolling all the way through my site!
A private, non-Facebook community of other handmade, creative, and craft business owners, away from ALL the distractions.
I've had the pleasure of working with hundreds of handmade business owners just like you. Here's what a few of them had to say about my courses & resources ....
You love the feel of yarn ---- and creating beautiful things.
What you don't love is the bookkeeping aspect of your handmade, creative, craft or yarn business.
The YarnyBookkeeper blog is your go-to hub for handmade business money talk — in plain English. Learn about pricing, bookkeeping, taxes, and running your creative biz without losing your sanity (or your sense of humor).
Here, you'll find ways to make bookkeeping simpler and more understandable so you can spend more time doing what you love, and less time stressing about numbers, spreadsheets, and taxes.
Starting August 29, 2025, the de minimis exemption for imports under $800 disappears — meaning more fees, slower shipping, and possible headaches for handmade business owners. Whether you order supplies from overseas, buy from domestic suppliers, or ship internationally, these changes could impact your costs and timelines. Here’s what you need to know and how to adapt.
The BOI Report, a report handmade businesses that are LLC’s, S or C Corporations must file with the U.S. Treasury – Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Sole proprietors are not required to file. BOI stands for Beneficial Ownership Information. UPDATE: The Treasury Dept has extended the 12/31/24 deadline to 1/13/25. The NACPA is lobbying for 90 …
In the world of handmade business, keeping track of every penny is vital for success. But fear not, fellow artisans! With our easy-to-use handmade business bookkeeping spreadsheet system, you’ll sail through financial management like a pro. Say goodbye to the stress of guesswork and hello to clarity and confidence!