Pricing Pitfalls: Comparing Yourself to the Competition

by Janet LeBlanc | 0 comments

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

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 the year, 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...

How to know what to work on next – a decision-making framework for creative entrepreneurs

by Janet LeBlanc | 1 comment

When you’re a solopreneur running your own business (and you’re creative-minded on top of that!), it seems like there are million directions in which you can take your business. We all have goals to improve our business. The biggest problem is there’s usually a...