bookkeeping for makers (without the overwhelm) Archives

Clean desk setup with laptop, calculator, receipts, notebook, and yarn, representing money in and money out for a handmade business after tax season.

Bookkeeping for Makers (Without the Overwhelm)

Money In, Money Out for Handmade Business Owners — How to Stop Guessing

Just finished tax season and felt shocked by your bottom line? Money in, money out doesn’t have to be a guessing game. This post walks handmade business owners through how to recover after tax season, understand what’s really happening with their numbers, and build weekly money confidence going forward — without overwhelm.

Bookkeeping for Makers (Without the Overwhelm) Creative Biz Foundations

Is Your Bookkeeping System Set Up Right? (Why Effort Alone Isn’t the Problem)

Is your bookkeeping system set up right for your handmade business? If bookkeeping still feels hard, the problem may be your setup—not your effort.

A blog post about what an owner’s draw is and how to record it properly in your bookkeeping.

Bookkeeping for Makers (Without the Overwhelm) Creative Biz Foundations

Owner’s Draw: How Handmade Business Owners Pay Themselves (and How to Record It)

Owner’s draws are how small business owners pay themselves — but they’re often misunderstood. In this article, you’ll learn what an owner’s draw is, how it works in handmade businesses, and how to record it correctly in your bookkeeping.
This post was originally published in 2020 and has been updated to provide clearer information.

Do you need help with your handmade business bookkeeping needs?

Have you done a LOT of “Googling” about how to handle the bookkeeping for your handmade or creative business? Did you find a whole bunch of “stuff” that was outdated, general, or just isn’t what YOU need? You may also be feeling pretty frustrated over the amount of time you’ve WASTED! Very few so called …