




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 …

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.

Are you REALLY ready to run a handmade or creative biz?
Are you REALLY ready to run a handmade or creative biz? Chances are you’ve read about how easy it is to become your own boss and have spent more hours than you care to admit fantasizing about becoming a handmade or creative biz owner – but, have you stopped to ask yourself if you’re REALLY …

When do I FINALLY get to pay myself?
When do I FINALLY get to pay myself? That’s a question most handmade business owners often ask and one that I hear a lot. Yes, you’ve been working really hard on your handmade or creative biz, the money is starting to roll in, and YES, you deserve to pay yourself. BUT, before you can figure …
