Creating a Cash Flow System for Your Business with Profit First
All small businesses, but particularly craft-based businesses often struggle with cash flow. Learn to create a cash flow system with Profit First.
Schedule C Cheat Sheet
The Schedule C Cheat Sheet breaks down this tax form into simple terms with tips specifically for craft business owners filing for taxes.
Quick Start Guide: The Schedule C Tax Form
CPA Janet LeBlanc breaks down the Schedule C Tax Form into simple terms to help you prepare for the 2020 tax season.
Pre-Nuptial Prep for Business Owners: What To Do Before Saying ‘I Do’
Whether you’re planning a traditional walk down the aisle or a quick dash to City Hall, getting married requires a certain amount of planning. Picking a honeymoon destination and getting a marriage license are probably on your to-do list—but is “business planning” on there, too?
How Projecting Cash Flow Leads to Deep Insights
Not only do you need to make money (sales), you have to be able to do it while spending less than you earn (positive cash flow).
Securing Financing for Your Business
Types of business financing can be lumped into these basic categories, each with their own benefits and drawbacks.
Bookkeeping Software Comparisons
Selecting the best bookkeeping software for your business can be a confusing process. Each product offers specific features and upgrades at various price points. To make the process more straightforward we’ve gathered the information for the most commonly used applications in one place so that you can more easily compare and contrast.
Bookkeeping Software for Craft Businesses
When it comes to choosing bookkeeping software for your craft business, you have at least half a dozen options, all with pros and cons and champions. Here’s a rundown.
How to Close Your Business Without Having an Anxiety Attack
There are many reasons for deciding to close a business. Here is a practical guide for shutting down your business without getting overwhelmed.
Many Happy Returns: Tax Filing Tips for Your Craft Business
Recent changes to the federal tax code apply only to the 2018 tax year — which means that the existing rules still apply to your 2017 return.
Managing Debt: Best Practices for Craft Business Owners
People start, and grow, craft businesses in different ways and with many different financing sources, including debt. Here are some ideas for managing debt.
Three Strategies to Consider When it Comes to Your Retirement Savings
Retirement planning is more complicated for business owners, but equally important and worth every effort. Here are three strategies to start retirement planning immediately!
Etsy Sellers Will Have to Shift to New Payments Platform or Have Privileges Revoked
Etsy sellers will have to begin using the new Etsy Payments platform by May 17, 2017 or their selling privileges will be revoked. Etsy Payments is an updated version of what was formerly called Direct Checkout which allows shoppers to enter their credit card information when buying an item rather than having to use PayPal. Some sellers have expressed concern about the switch.
Payroll and Time Clock Software
Payroll services can keep you on track, keep you compliant, and save you time. Time card apps can help you and your employees and contractors keep track of their hours.
Paying Employees or Contractors? Here’s Why You Should Be Using a Payroll System
Payroll software is easy, affordable, and reliable. The right system can make sure that bringing on help will save you time instead of causing you headaches.
Keeping Records: Don’t Forget These Business Tax Deductions
There are a lot of expenses that you can write off on your taxes. Here’s a list of ones you should keep track of during the year to make tax time easier.
The Pros and Cons of Publishing Income Reports on Your Blog
How much money do creative business owners make? Things to consider before sharing an income report with your readers.
Discover the ‘Real Costs’ of Running an Online Business
Often people assume that having an online business is cheaper than owning a brick-and-mortar shop, but is that really true? What are the actual costs involved in running an online business?
Bookkeeping Basics
Whether you’re brand new to accounting or have been working your way through it for years, you’ll learn solid fundamentals in this 1-hour webinar.
Giving Guide: How to Make the Most of Your Charitable Donations
With some careful consideration, artists who want to donate their work to causes they care about can do so in a way that generates the most impact to their business as well as to the charity fundraiser.