Helping handmade, creative and craft business owners learn to handle their bookkeeping, one step at a time!
Helping handmade, creative and craft business owners learn to handle their bookkeeping, one step at a time!
Email etiquette and making a GOOD first impression are so important for your handmade business. Let’s start by comparing the various ways that we initially meet our potential customers. Making a good first impression in a traditional meeting: Let’s say you are exhibiting at a craft fair, people are coming into your booth space and …
Email etiquette in your handmade business is SO important! Whether you love or hate email it’s here to stay – we can’t avoid it – but there is a lot to email etiquette that people just don’t seem to stop and think about. Now, I’m not talking about the email newsletter subscriptions that you’ve signed …
Handmade business OVERWHELM! A topic that few people discuss, mainly because everyone seems to want to lead you to believe that running a handmade business is EASY – and they focus on the glamour of owning and running your own business. Well, I’m different – I’m brutally honest. Owning a handmade business isn’t for the …
Calculating business use of home costs so that we can add that amount into the final cost of our finished items is important – but also very tricky. Many handmade business owners (including myself) sort of work all over the house. The IRS has some pretty specific rules for taking a business use of home …
Bookkeeping is essential for your handmade business. Transitioning from a hobbyist to a business owner requires a mindset shift and diligent tracking of expenses and revenue. By keeping accurate records, you gain insights into your profitability, make informed pricing decisions, and fulfill tax obligations. Though it may seem daunting, effective bookkeeping is crucial for managing your business finances. Discover why this is a must-read for handmade business success.