Posts tagged with handmade-success

Inventory, manufacturing process, business success topics for small DTC manufacturers.

handmade success

What to do when your Etsy sales are down

When your Etsy store sales start to slow down, it's easy to panic - we show how to take this situation in your stride and how to turn this to your advantage.

· 8 min read

handmade success

How to Run a Profitable Candle Business

Running a candle business can be a profitable venture, but it’s important to know what you’re doing in order to make sure you’re successful.

· 8 min read

handmade success

How to pay yourself as a small business owner

How to calculate your own pay when running a sole proprietor small business.

· 5 min read

marketing

Ways to protect your margin on Black Friday

We show you how to take advantage of a Black Friday sale without jeopardizing your bottom line.

· 4 min read

marketing

How to promote your Etsy shop on Instagram

Looking to expand promoting your handmade products on Instagram? We discuss how to do this successfully.

· 6 min read

compliance

How to create a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC) for your handmade products

We discuss how you can create certificates of compliance for the handmade products you create for children.

· 4 min read

bookkeeping tax

Why inventory based craft businesses should use the accrual method

We discuss how cash based accounting may not be the best option for your handmade business.

· 4 min read

bookkeeping tax

How to choose the best bookkeeping software for your handmade business

We discuss the considerations around how to select the best bookkeeping software if you are a handmade business.

· 3 min read

handmade success

10 Podcasts for Craft Entrepreneurs

Here are some great podcasts to listen to for handmade seller inspiration and drive!

· 3 min read

bookkeeping tax

Do I Have To Charge Sales Tax on Handmade Items?

Confused about your tax obligations as a handmade seller? Read on to find out how to stay on the right side of the tax man.

· 12 min read

inventory management

Why you shouldn't use a spreadsheet to track your handmade inventory

Thinking of setting up or purchasing a spreadsheet to get your handmade inventory under control? Before you do, you'll want to read this.

· 3 min read

bookkeeping tax

Choosing the right structure for your handmade business

We discuss the different structures available for US businesses, and show you the advantages and disadvantages of each one.

· 4 min read

bookkeeping tax

Is my handmade shop a Hobby or a Business?

Wondering if your handmade business is considered a hobby or a business? This article will explain the finer details from a tax perspective.

· 4 min read

inventory management

Why should cake makers use inventory software?

Inventory tracking is not just about manually counting your products and ingredients once every year - it can be so much more than this and can have massive benefits to your cake making business.

· 5 min read

inventory management

Managing your Etsy Inventory: The Ultimate Guide for Sellers

This guide shows you exactly how you can better manage your inventory and stock levels on Etsy.

· 14 min read

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