2024 Planners for Craft Pros
Paper planners are a great way to help boost productivity, and achieve big goals for your business. Check out our roundup of the best planners for craft pros.
Trademark Marketplace Can Ease Brand Name Pain
Coming up with a business name that can be trademarked can be tricky. One option is to buy an existing trademark and go from there.
Bullet Journaling for Business Success
Check out these 6 ways to use your bullet journal to organize your business and increase your productivity.
Tackling Tax Season with Confidence
Craft business owners, try using these 5 tips to change your tax season mindset from fearful to empowered so you can tackle tax season.
5 Business Books You Don’t Want to Miss
Gwen Bortner recommendations these 5 business books to help improve your craft business operations.
How to Seek Out Grant Opportunities as a Small Business
As a small business, access to capital can be a challenge. Where can we go for a fair shot at a grant or low-interest loan? Here are techniques to help you search for capital you may qualify for.
Startup Costs Template
If you’re starting a new business it’s important to estimate how much it costs to become operational and how long it will take to get there. We’ve created two templates for craft businesses to create a simple startup costs budget to stay on track.
How the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program Can Propel Your Craft Business Forward
Learn how Christy Nelson applied for and participated in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program, and how that changed the way she operated her business, Makit Takit.
How to Move Your Business Without Losing Your Mind
The time comes in every person’s life when they must move. And sometimes businesses, too, must move. Maybe it’s for a good reason (your business is growing and you need more space) or maybe the move isn’t your choice (as when the landlord sells the building). Either way, you can make the move less stressful and disruptive by preparing in advance.
Craft Market Data and Research
This roundup of craft industry research studies can be helpful to you when seeking funding, creating a business plan, or expanding into new sectors.
How to Choose the Best Platform for Your Website
Choosing the right website builder for your business can be overwhelming. We examine all of the major platforms, exploring features and pricing.
Self-Employed and Wondering About Retirement? Ask Your Financial Advisor About These Three Tools
Small business owners always have an eye on the future. And the future includes retirement. Whether planning for one’s own retirement as a solo entrepreneur or setting up funds for company employees, small business owners have options to protect their investments and take care of their workers. Here are three financial vehicles specially geared to those needs.
How to Choose a Name for Your Business
Choosing a name for your business can be stressful. How do you find a name that will symbolize all that your brand stands for, is easy to say, easy to spell and can grow with you as your business develops over time? We talk to several craft entrepreneurs to understand how to select the right business name.
Organize Your Creative Business Using Airtable with Shannon McNab
In this webinar, surface designer and online instructor Shannon McNab will introduce you to Airtable, an app that she uses to organize her entire creative business. You’ll learn how you and your team can keep track of all your important information, allowing you to streamline your business and put some of your admin tasks on autopilot.
Point of Sale Systems: What are They and Why Do You Need One?
If you’re a crafty business owner that is selling goods or services, you need some way to process and track your sales transactions. These are point of sale (POS) systems and include the software you’re using to manage your sales transactions, inventory, customer relations, marketing efforts, and more, as well as the hardware you’re using to accomplish these tasks.
How (and When) to Hire a Business Coach
For many small business owners, hiring a business coach can help you develop leadership skills, overcome overwhelm, and create the company culture you want. Learn how and when to hire a business coach.
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.
Bringing it Home: COVID-19 Shuts Down Studios, Crafters Adapt
Between work-life separation, following a self-imposed schedule, and staying connected to colleagues, here’s a look at how four pro crafters found their “new normal” working from home in 2020.
12 Bullet Journal Ideas to Keep Your Creative Juices Flowing
Bullet journals provide a fun way to organize thoughts, tasks, and goals. Use these inspiring spreads to get your creative juices flowing.
CraftyMonkies Takes Luxury Sewing Retreats Online
CraftyMonkies pivots during COVID-19 from offering luxury sewing retreats to online workshops.