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A lot of us go start our own handmade businesses because of the rewards. We get to channel our creativity and our passions through it, we get to work within the comforts of our own homes, and we have the potential to earn more with it. Yes, running a handmade business can be incredibly rewarding. […]
Ah, yes. Tax season. The time of the year when running a creative business becomes a nightmare instead of the dream. Now, I’ve noticed that a lot of myths and misinformation about online business taxes are everywhere on the internet. Whether you’re a seasoned Shopify seller or a budding Etsy entrepreneur, navigating online business taxes […]
Taxes. Ugh, the dreaded T-word. As creative entrepreneurs, you pour your heart and soul into your art, but tax season can feel like a creativity killer. You lose so much valuable time you could have spent doing what you love: making things. But during tax season, the reality for handmade business owners is that we’re […]
So many businesses have closed down this year. Just today, I saw two small businesses throw in the towel. It’s scary and it’s sad. Closing down a business marks the end of such a beautiful era. Perhaps you’ve felt the weight of these struggles yourself. Sales have been really hard lately, so I won’t blame […]
In 2023, we saw handmade sales take a bit of a nosedive, down by a hefty 40-50%. Ouch! But why did this happen? In this blog post, I’m going to unpack five controversial opinions I’ve been thinking about how 2024 is going to affect the handmade industry. I want to explain the reasons behind the […]
I’m sure you’ve encountered this before, where people on Instagram say, “Oh my god, I love your work!” but then they don’t buy it and you’re left stuck, wondering what went wrong. It’s like pouring your heart and soul into your creations only to be met with a wall of admiration but no actual sales. […]
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Don’t chase success the hard way. Follow the same simple step-by-step system that I used to build multiple 6- and 7-figure online handmade businesses. Even if you hate selling, don’t have a large following, and aren’t techy.
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Secret # 2
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