A few weeks ago, I sat down for an impromptu review of my business numbers. I calculated monthly income based on revenue stream, monthly expenses, and net profit. Then I set monthly sales goals for each revenue stream, and created a plan of attack to make those numbers a reality. After I was done, I …
Well, I’ve officially given up the battle with Quickbooks. Partly because it makes my head spin, and partly because I’ve found something better. A few wonderful readers had suggested outright.com, and after giving it a go, I have to say I’m in love. If you’re running a small business, particularly one that relies heavily on …
One of the amazing things about our community is the DIY spirit. An entire generation of makers are finding that they can jump online, sell their work, and promote their products. And it’s opened up a lot of doors. But that same DIY spirit may now be impeding the growth of your business. If you’re …
With spring in full force, it’s really time to think about spring cleaning my office! And the number one priority needs to be going through boxes of product, inventorying them, and making sure they’re available for sale in the shop. (They certainly aren’t making me money just sitting in my office!) So I thought I’d …
I’m putting the finishes touches on my first ebook, a guide to wholesale and trade shows, so today I thought I’d share another excerpt. While I am adamantly against artificially low prices, there may still be cases where you need to consider lowering your prices to be competitive (or find ways to maximize your profits …
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