In the early months or even years of running a new business, it can be difficult to tell how well you’re really doing. 

Even when you feel like you’re getting the hang of things.

You’ve got a solid website, you’re making some sales here and there – but it might seem like there’s no concrete way to know for sure if your handmade business is where it’s supposed to be. 

We’re all learning here!

That means that we might not know exactly what to look out for when it comes to knowing if our business is doing well, or if it’s lagging behind.

 I’m going to let you in on a 5 Point Checklist that will help you understand exactly how your business is doing! 

These 5 points should help you get a concrete answer on how your business is doing, and what steps you might need to take to bring it to the next level. 

This will be helpful for any handmade business owner who wants to know if their business is where it needs to be. 

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If you’re thinking about getting a PO box, read this first.

I’m going to share the differences between a PO box and virtual mailboxes, and why you might want one over the other. 

Hi, my name is Mei Pak and I help makers, artists and designers make a living from selling their handmade products online. 

If you’re reading this post, you’re probably thinking about creating some privacy boundaries between your household and your small business. 

Recently I signed up for a virtual mailbox for privacy and security purposes.

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If you’re looking to start an embroidery business, you first need to find out if it’s actually profitable and worth your time.

Embroidery has been around for centuries and it’s easy to see why. 

It’s classic, it’s beautiful, and it’s also so customizable that the options are limitless in terms of what you can make. 

You can personalize items – like gorgeous wall hangings to baby blankets with the baby’s initials.

These things are popular and so in demand that you can really make bank.

The good news is that an embroidery business is dependable with a large built-in customer base that isn’t going anywhere.

Embroidery is a classic art form that people will always be interested in. 

However, it’s also extremely competitive – especially as more and more people are trading in their office jobs for an embroidery machine during the pandemic. 

I don’t want you to let the competition keep you from turning your passion for embroidery into a full-time business though.

With the right strategy and tools, you can absolutely stand out!

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So you’ve got a great handmade business idea, you’ve gathered your supplies, you’ve mastered your craft, and now you just need to come up with a name for your new shop! 

That should be the easy part, right? 

I don’t know about you, but naming things is one of the hardest things for me.

That’s why I created this post to help you come up with the best name for your business. 

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We all make mistakes – especially when we’re first starting out. 

Even the most successful businesses have gone through their share of challenges. 

The hope is that the mistakes that happen are small and inconsequential.

But it doesn’t always work out that way. 

You know how the saying goes, that you’ll spend more in the first year than you actually make? 

For many of us, that’s the reality.  

But it doesn’t have to be! 

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