Getting a Business Bank Account

by Janet LeBlanc | 7 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. If you’re...

Organizing Financial Paperwork for Taxes

by Janet LeBlanc | 13 comments

I recently discussed how to tackle your finances and bookkeeping if you’ve fallen behind this year. Today, I’m talking more in depth about getting your financial paperwork organized for year-end so that you’re ready for tax prep. This applies whether you plan to do...

Inventory 101 for makers – what is cost of goods sold?

by Janet LeBlanc | 23 comments

Hola! I hope you’ve read part one of my Inventory 101 series, which covers all the ins and outs of inventory. Click over here to see what should be included in inventory, how to properly track & record inventory, and whether you as a maker even need to deal with...

Inventory 101 for Makers – what is inventory

by Janet LeBlanc | 0 comments

Inventory and cost of goods sold are probably the most complex accounting concepts that makers and crafters have to tackle. Today I’m going to attempt an overview of some important inventory concepts in simple, plain English. In part 2, I’ll delve into dealing...

Everything You Need to Know about Shipping – Creative Accounting

by Janet LeBlanc | 8 comments

a comprehensive guide to shipping for the creative business owner Let’s talk about SHIPPING! Shipping can be a complicated topic for a creative biz owner because there are many facets to the “shipping” question. This comprehensive guide to shipping will address all...