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.
Blockchain’s Potential for Creative Industries
At some point in the past 10 years, you’ve surely heard about Bitcoin or blockchain. These new technologies are being hyped as potential cures for all sorts of problems, but it’s difficult to know whether to believe the hype without knowing what the heck these things even are.
Smart Financial Planning for Craft Entrepreneurs
Mary Beth Storjohann, CFP® and Founder of Workable Wealth is a financial planner and accountability coach who helps clients across the country make smart, educated choices with their money. In this webinar, she focuses on helping you set up financial planning for yourself and your business.
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.
Vickie Howell on Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding projects are *the* wave of the creative financing future. Tune in for a webinar with Vickie Howell to learn from her success!
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.
What You Need to Know about GDPR, the EU’s New Data Privacy Regulation
On May 25, 2018, the European Union will begin enforcing a new law, called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) governing how companies collect and store user data. All businesses with customers in the EU will be affected. Maeri Howard explains what craft business owners need to understand about the new regulations.
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.
Choosing the Right Business Entity
When its time to incorporate your business, how do you know which legal entity to choose? In this article, CPA Nathan Owen explains the differences between a sole proprietor, and LLC, an S-Corps.
Transitioning into Entrepreneurship: Leaving Your Day Job on Good Terms
As an entrepreneur, leaving your day job is trickier than giving two weeks’ notice; you aren’t simply leaving for a new job, you are leaving for a new life.