Do You Really Need 15 Spreadsheets in Your Handmade Business?
Running a handmade business isn’t a “one spreadsheet and done” situation — no matter what the gurus say. Most makers are juggling pricing sheets, inventory lists, COGS logs, craft fair trackers, mileage logs, and at least one mystery tab they’re afraid to delete. If it feels like your business needs 15 different spreadsheets… it’s because you’re running a real business with real moving parts. Let’s break down why this happens — and how to make it easier.
The Top 8 Handmade Biz Money Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Handmade business owners often run into the same money mistakes — from underpricing to skipping bookkeeping to mixing up profit and pay. In this post, we’ll break down the top eight financial mistakes handmade sellers make and show you simple, stress-free ways to avoid them and build a more profitable creative business.
Overhead Expenses Demystified for Handmade Business Owners
Overhead expenses are all those behind-the-scenes costs — rent, website hosting, shipping supplies, subscriptions, and more — that keep your handmade business alive… but often get ignored when you price your creations. This post shows you how to gather your expenses, calculate a realistic hourly or per-item overhead cost, and bake that number into your prices so you stop working for free.
Pricing Your Handmade Items for Profit … or Pricing on Vibes?
Pricing your handmade items for profit and tracking the cost to make them doesn’t have to feel like a math-induced meltdown. In this post, I’m sharing the upgraded Handmade Product Pricing & COGS Calculator — a simple, maker-friendly tool that helps you track materials, remove the guesswork, and finally price your products with confidence. If you’ve ever juggled yarn scraps, sticky notes, and “I’ll figure it out later”… this instantly makes your life easier.
