One week. That’s all I had to create and launch a brand-new handmade product to catch the holiday shopping frenzy and sell it before the Christmas shipping deadline. No pressure, right? But here’s the kicker: it usually takes me four weeks to design new jewelry. But this time? I sped things up like never before. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]