At some point in your business you’ve probably experienced your friends, family, or random customers asking or expecting discounts from you. 

As business owners, we put a ton of thought and consideration into how we price our products.

It can be super frustrating when customers ask for discounts that don’t even exist. 

Not only that, but it's awkward!

This is a conversation that no business owner wants to have – and having to say no to a friend or family member, may be hard to navigate. 

What do you say without hurting their feelings or potentially losing out on a sale? 

But you also don’t want to shoot yourself in the foot and not make any money for your work! 

I know, these are tough situations to be in. 

That's why I'm going to give you some tips on what to do when people ask you for discounts. 

I’ll give you a hint: it's okay to say no – even to your Great Aunt Hilda. 

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You're passionate, motivated, hardworking, and ready to start your own handmade business. 

There's just this one thing that's stopping you or that really worries you…taxes! 

I know managing taxes as a new business owner can feel daunting – even for me who’s been doing this for 15 years now.

You might be hesitating to start your business altogether, because you may be afraid of making tax mistakes that could come back to haunt you. 

It’s serious stuff! 

It would be such a shame to let tax anxiety stop you from making your dreams come true especially if you really want to start your own handmade business. 

I'm going to offer some tips on what to do and what you need to set up ASAP when it comes to taxes as a new business owner. 

It's important to note that I am not an accountant or a tax professional – so this isn't “professional” advice.

But I have been running my businesses for over a decade now, and I’ve had to deal with a lot of taxes.

And let me tell you, once you understand these things, they're really not that complicated. 

There are many topics in the world of taxes that we could dive into, but I’m only going to cover five major points for now. 

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If you want to make sales, it’s important that you’re connecting with your community.

For online businesses, one of the best ways to make real connections with people is through video. 

It’s the greatest way to simulate in person interactions, but online! 

Not only will video help you to establish a relationship with potential customers, but it’s also a great marketing tool. 

But, not all business owners are charismatic extroverts who shine in front of the camera. 

For introverts, the idea of putting yourself out there for the world to see might feel incredibly daunting. 

That’s why I’m going to dive into strategies that can help introverts get more comfortable in front of the camera! 

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If you’ve read my blog before, you know I’m a huge proponent for getting outside help whenever you need it. 

Running a business is just way too much work for one person to handle all on their own.

Learning to delegate is the best way to avoid total burnout and is what will help your business grow! 

Assuming you’ve already decided you need help, your next question is probably: where can you actually find the people who can help you. 

You want to work with people who know how to do the job and get it done well.

Today, I’m going to tell you my go-to places for outsourcing help. 

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Are you looking to start your own YouTube channel to help promote your handmade shops? 

Not only can you reach a huge, new audience, but making the videos can be a super fun process. 

For Creative Hive, YouTube has been an AMAZING journey. 

I have so much fun making videos for you – and it’s been great at bringing in sales, so I keep doing it! 

That said, running a YouTube channel that’s effective at what you want it to do is not for everyone. 

It’s super time consuming work. 

Today, I’ll dive into what you need to know before starting a channel of your own, so you can decide if YouTube is the right move for you. 

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