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.
Meet Moorit: A New Independent Crochet Magazine with Modern Style
Alyson Chu launched a Kickstarter campaign for Moorit, a biannual, print-and-online crochet magazine dedicated to showcasing the dazzling possibilities of the craft many see as marginalized in yarn shops and the handwork media.
SEWN Magazine: Stitched Together with Love
Roberta Wax profiles Michelle Morris, creator of SEWN Magazine, a fashion-forward, inclusive publication full of gorgeously photographed clothes and accessories, interviews with designers, and sewing tips and pattern resources.
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.
Social Justice Sewing Academy to Launch Business Incubator for Young Entrepreneurs
The Social Justice Sewing Academy is launching a Business Incubator program for young people ages 15-25. Mentors and sponsors can get involved.
Applications Open for 2020 Etsy Design Awards
The second annual Etsy Design Awards began accepting applications today, inviting sellers to submit an item from their shop for a chance to win $15,000.
Small Business Aid for Craft Business Owners During the COVID-19 Crisis
Emergency loans and grant opportunities have emerged to help small business cover losses specifically related the COVID-19 crisis.
10 Ways to Engage Customers During a Public Health Crisis
Read 10 tips – from what you can do immediately to what you can do when the crisis is over – from Craft Industry Alliance, complete with resources to help you ensure your small craft business stays connected to customers during this public health crisis.
How to Set Up a Scholarship Program for Your Classes or Membership
Setting up a scholarship program for your craft classes means increasing access while allowing your community to participate in your business in new ways.
Working With a Partner To Bring a New Notion To Market: Spot on Dot
Carolina Moore had an idea for a quilting notion so she partnered with a major distributor to get it manufactured and into shops.
Donating Product Profits to Charity: What Craft Businesses Need to Know
Craft businesses can be profitable and charitable at the same time. Learn tips for success from businesses that donate proceeds to charity.
The Gift That Doesn’t Always Keep Giving: A Retailer’s Guide to the Legalities Gift Cards
Selling gift cards in your shop can be a great way to boost sales, but be aware of these legal issues before you dive in.
Winners of the Etsy Design Awards Announced
The Etsy Design Awards winners have been revealed, after judges reviewed 160 finalists’ submissions. Sian Zeng, a London-based wallpaper designer, won the $15,000 grand prize.
Etsy Design Awards Finalists Announced
An eclectic list of 160 finalists for the Etsy Design Awards debuted August 2nd, moving finalists one step closer to Etsy’s $15,000 grand prize.
How Applying for a Business Award Can Lead to New Opportunities (Whether You Win or Not)
With the recent launch of the Etsy Design Awards (AKA the Etsies) and with applications to the Spoonflower Small Business Grant open through August 15, 2019, we wanted to explore why craft businesses participate in awards competitions, and what’s to be gained.
How to Use Patreon to Fund Your Craft Business
Patreon is based on the hundreds-year-old construct of patronage, but instead of involving a wealthy sponsor, it enables individuals to support artists.
What to Do When the Company You’re Working With Files for Bankruptcy
Navigating your way around a bankruptcy filing is tough, but it will be easier if you understand some basics about U.S. bankruptcy law.
Etsy Sellers, Here’s How to Protect Yourself from Random Withdrawals and Other Financial Mishaps
On Friday morning Etsy withdrew money from the bank accounts and credit cards of some sellers without their permission. The amounts of the withdrawals varied, but some were in the hundreds and even thousands of dollars. Here are ways Etsy sellers can protect themselves from financial mishaps like this in the future.
Spoonflower to Offer Small Business Grants
Spoonflower, the Durham, North Carolina-based print-on-demand fabric company, has announced a new grant program for small businesses. Are you getting ready to launch, or do have a new product in mind? Are you preparing for a craft fair or big event? A Spoonflower small business grant will get you a $1,000 credit to use for custom fabric, wallpaper or gift wrap to help make your dream a reality.
A Taxing Endeavor: Navigating State Sales Tax in a Post-Wayfair World
In June, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Wayfair v. South Dakota, changing the sales tax landscape in ways that will significantly affect your craft-related business.