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Having so many products in your shop is not doing what you think it is.

If you’re thinking, “I wanted to make more sales, so I’ll make something for everyone who visits my online store!”

But that’s not the way it works. More products doesn’t mean you’re appealing to everyone and it doesn’t increase your chances of making a sale.

In fact, it does quite the opposite. 

Do you have a shop with so many products and options? For example, you sell pet …

These four skills are the only ones you need to build a six-figure online store and beyond, whether you’re selling your art or your own physical products.

I’ve been in business since 2006 and I run four of them that make over a million dollars every year.

It hasn’t always been easy, but I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t.

So if I can do it, you can absolutely learn these skills yourself.

When my business struggled to take off or during the times I came close …

Upon reviewing your business finances, have you ever been shocked at seeing how much money you’ve unknowingly spent on craft supplies?

It’s happened to me more times than I care to admit.

I, too, have strolled through the aisles of my favorite craft store, my cart overflowing with things I didn’t plan on buying.

Then I reassure myself that “I totally need this for the business!”

Sound familiar?

And let’s not even get started on the online shopping rabbit hole!

A lot of us handmade business owners …

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 can be confusing.

People say a lot of stuff out there in Facebook groups and Etsy forums about how taxes work for us, but what’s actually true?

That’s why I’m making this …

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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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