A lot of us go start our own handmade businesses because of the rewards. We get to channel our creativity and our passions through it, we get to work within the comforts of our own homes, and we have the potential to earn more with it. Yes, running a handmade business can be incredibly rewarding. […]

Ah, yes. Tax season. The time of the year when running a creative business becomes a nightmare instead of the dream. Now, I’ve noticed that a lot of myths and misinformation about online business taxes are everywhere on the internet. Whether you’re a seasoned Shopify seller or a budding Etsy entrepreneur, navigating online business taxes […]

Taxes. Ugh, the dreaded T-word. As creative entrepreneurs, you pour your heart and soul into your art, but tax season can feel like a creativity killer. You lose so much valuable time you could have spent doing what you love: making things. But during tax season, the reality for handmade business owners is that we’re […]

So many businesses have closed down this year. Just today, I saw two small businesses throw in the towel. It’s scary and it’s sad. Closing down a business marks the end of such a beautiful era. Perhaps you’ve felt the weight of these struggles yourself. Sales have been really hard lately, so I won’t blame […]