Every creative business needs a strong foundation. From goal setting and budgeting to choosing systems that work for you, this category helps you build your handmade biz the smart way — one simple step at a time.
Leaving your comfort zone is required in order for your handmade or creative business to grow. We have to try new things and learn to embrace the stuff we’re not good at – yet. Scary stuff I know. In case you missed one of the other posts in this 7-week challenge, here is what I’ve …
Writing things down is the most important part of business planning and goal setting. In the last 4 weeks we’ve talked a bit about business planning and goal setting. Have you been thinking about what your plans and goals are? More importantly, have you been writing things down? Most people don’t and that’s a HUGE …
Sometimes business planning involves working backwards in order to set goals for your handmade or creative business. Wondering how this works? Business planning and goal setting are often tough things to do. Mainly because we tend to set vague goals for ourselves and our business. How to work backwards to set your business goals. One …
Business planning involves knowing where you’re at right now in order to measure growth and figure out what you should be working on. If you’re ready to take your handmade business to the next level (whether it’s through baby steps or explosive growth) over the coming months, it’s important to stop and look at where …
Business planning is the secret to the success of your handmade or creative business. Do you set aside time regularly to plan out what it is that you want to do in your business? Over the next seven weeks, I want to share some tips with you that may help you with this whole business …
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 …
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 …
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.
