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...

Online Sales Tax Changes – how it affects your shop

by Janet LeBlanc | 24 comments

This article is my attempt at rounding up ALL the issues & changes & questions surrounding online sales tax lately. There have been a lot of changes within the past few years. I will do my best to answer your questions and address your concerns in plain...

Etsy Pricing Formula – How to Price for Handmade

by Janet LeBlanc | 61 comments

Let’s discuss how to price your handmade goods and my recommended “Etsy pricing formula”. Pricing your handcrafted products or designs can be one of the most challenging tasks for a creative entrepreneur or artist (that’s why I eventually created a spreadsheet and an...