Go behind the scenes with Nancy (and sometimes Mortimer 🐾). Get a peek at what it’s really like to run The YarnyBookkeeper — lessons learned, bloopers, and the real-life side of growing a creative business.
Black Friday deals are tempting, but buying something on sale doesn’t always mean you’re saving money. These 8 practical steps will help you plan your handmade business purchases, stick to your budget, and avoid impulse buys that strain your business finances.
Remember, Black Friday is about SAVING MONEY, not accumulating business debt or straining your family’s finances.
If your business money feels hard to follow from one week to the next, a running balance can help you see what’s actually happening. In this post, I’m sharing why a running balance matters in a handmade business and the simple Money In & Money Out Register I created to help makers track their money more clearly.
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 …
