Why Handmade Business Owners Struggle to Pay Themselves
You’re making sales… so why aren’t you getting paid? Here’s what’s actually happening to your money—and why it keeps disappearing before you ever see it.
Feeling burnt out? Stop & take some time for you
Are you feeling burnt out? If so, it’s time to stop and take some time for you! WHEW, I don’t know about you, but the last 3 months have left me feeling pretty burnt out – leaving me feeling exhausted and having trouble concentrating. For many handmade and creative business owners, having our own business …
What are YOUR goals for your handmade/creative biz in 2020?
What are your goals for your handmade/creative biz in 2020?? You may think that’s a silly question, but with year end quickly approaching it seems to be one that is being talked about – A LOT – in many of the Facebook groups that I belong to. Some popular goals for handmade/creative businesses that I’ve …
Software or spreadsheets for handmade business bookkeeping
Wondering if using bookkeeping software or spreadsheets for your handmade or creative business bookkeeping is a better choice? Well, you aren’t alone – it’s a tough question and doing the research makes it an even tougher decision. And, let’s face it, I KNOW that most handmade or creative business owners DETEST doing their books and …
My 3 favorite tools & a tip for getting organized
Running a handmade or creative business involves a lot of time, energy, and effort. Today, I’d like to share my 3 favorite tools and a tip for getting organized and being more productive. If you’ve been feeling totally disorganized, like you have no focus, and that you have so many things on your plate that …
Procrastination + Excuses = Lack of productivity
Procrastination + excuses = lack of productivity which leads to a bunch of things piling up and then total overwhelm. Procrastination is the act of delaying or postponing something and is often a coping mechanism associated with starting or completing an undesirable or difficult task or making a decision. An excuse is an explanation for …
5 Simple ways to thank your customers
Looking for 5 simple ways to thank your customers for their support of your handmade or creative business. Year end is quickly approaching and now is the perfect time for you to stop and thank your customers for supporting your handmade or creative business this year. Thanking your customers, tech editing clients, or even your …
5 Things your Balance Sheet Is Telling You About Your Handmade Business
If the Balance Sheet Report in your bookkeeping software feels confusing or easy to ignore, this post will help. Learn what your Balance Sheet is telling you about your handmade business, including what you own, what you owe, how inventory affects your cash, and how to spot bookkeeping problems faster. I’ll also explain why a Balance Sheet Report usually isn’t included in bookkeeping spreadsheets.