Etsy fees – a guide to Etsy seller fees

by Janet LeBlanc | 2 comments

In this guide, I’m walking through the various fees Etsy charges sellers. I’m not trying to express any *judgement* on these fees (there’s enough of that elsewhere on the interwebs). As a financial educator that works with many Etsy sellers, I see a lot of shop owners...

Pricing Pitfalls: Comparing Yourself to the Competition

by Janet LeBlanc | 0 comments

I’ve been talking a lot about pricing lately, and in my last post I mentioned how so many creatives, makers, and artisans routinely underprice their handcrafted goods. We’ve discussed the handmade pricing formula, how to tweak that formula to fit your biz needs,...

When do I need to worry about taxes for my shop? {The hobby vs. business myth}

by Janet LeBlanc | 58 comments

All information on this site is provided for general education purposes only and may not reflect changes in federal or state laws. It is not intended to be relied upon as legal, accounting, or tax advice. Please read my full disclaimer regarding this topic. Alright...

What it’s like to work with a tax professional

by Janet LeBlanc | 3 comments

I’ve been talking a lot lately around here about getting ready for taxes. We’ve discussed how to get your numbers caught up for 2023, doing your year end inventory count, and organizing your documents. Once you’ve got your numbers ready to go, you might be...

How to make a budget for your business

by Janet LeBlanc | 2 comments

If you’re running a creative business, ESPECIALLY if you’re a maker, it can be easy to spend a lot of money on the latest shiny object, piece of software, newest gadget, or (perhaps most of all) beautiful craft supplies! That’s why today we’re chatting about how to...