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!
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!
Don’t let the tyranny of distance get in the way of being discovered. Here’s some advice for those Down Under!
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.
“Say yes to most things, but say no to some things. Trust your belly.” — Nicola Rowlands
“I believe in that moment when an artist finds their voice, their medium, their format, and everything just flows.” – Claire La Faye
“I guess you could say I’m reliving my own wedding planning experience through my customers everyday!” – Maile Ehlers
“I knit all the time– everywhere and everything. It’s a kind of an obsession.” – Lena Maikon
You’ve mastered the elementals of pricing your work. Now, take it to the next level by considering tiers, promotions, and wholesale.
“If you want to make this a business, you have to treat it like one.” — Rebecca Mikan
It’s simple math: accounting for materials, labor, and expenses will allow you to reach your small business goals.
Business isn’t a price war; it’s an exchange of value. Know your worth and have confidence in it.
“I feel fortunate to be able to meet so many kind and creative people who appreciate these things that I consider to be treasures.” – Shannon
“Even if you’re afraid of being too niche, there are people looking for just that niche item.” — Emma McElfresh
A heartfelt gift leads two women to Bob Dodd, a remarkable folk artist who spent seventy years turning celluloid fragments into rings.
“I love making a product and knowing that I am faster, smarter, and more efficient at it than just a short year ago.” – Annie