Featured Seller: Ashley Pahl
“I want to be my own boss, and I want to make my short time on this Earth meaningful on my own terms. That is the joy of being a maker.” – Ashley Pahl
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Wrapping Your Head Around Quarterly Estimated Taxes
Sole-proprietors in the U.S. get the pleasure of paying taxes not once, but four times a year. And one of those deadlines is right around the corner!
Featured Seller: Benclif Designs
“The light bulb has fascinated me since I can remember – its marvelous simplicity, its history and how it changed the way we live on the planet.”
How Much Is Your Wedding Photography Worth to You?
In what is described as a “social experiment,” a Seattle-based photographer invites her clients to pay what they think their wedding photos are worth.
Pricing Strategies for Vintage Sellers
As a vintage seller, your process might not look quite like a traditional artisan’s, but you too have costs of materials and labor to consider.
Quit Your Day Job: MsSpanner
“Say yes to most things, but say no to some things. Trust your belly.” — Nicola Rowlands
Featured Seller: Chick Lit Designs
“I’m inspired every day by vintage items, bookstores and colors and patterns. Just looking at an interesting pattern can really drive my creativity.”
Heath Ceramics: A Living Legacy of Craft and Community
A legacy of thoughtful craft is thriving in a California ceramics studio that prizes community.
Featured Seller: Claire La Faye
“I believe in that moment when an artist finds their voice, their medium, their format, and everything just flows.” – Claire La Faye
Quit Your Day Job: pghpapercraft
“I guess you could say I’m reliving my own wedding planning experience through my customers everyday!” – Maile Ehlers
Noted: Bringing Facebook to the Storefront
A Brazilian clothing retailer is bringing social networking to real life by inviting users to ‘like’ garments. Gimmick or brilliant marketing?
Featured Seller: Tumbleweeds Handcraft
“It isn’t uncommon for us to hold impromptu business meetings on bike rides or rush home while running errands to experiment with a new design.”
Quit Your Day Job: White Lilie Designs
“If you want to make this a business, you have to treat it like one.” — Rebecca Mikan
A Simple Formula for Pricing Your Work
It’s simple math: accounting for materials, labor, and expenses will allow you to reach your small business goals.
Creating Your Mom Statement
How do you find balance between family and your small business? The authors of “Mom, Inc.” share an excerpt about creating your Mom Statement.
