February 22, 2023

As an experienced accountant who has worked in public accounting and has run multiple online businesses, including Etsy shops and websites, I have a lot of experience to share with small business owners, especially those in the e-commerce space. In this post, I’m going to outline the important details you need to consider when you

Read More

February 17, 2022

Starting a side hustle is a great way to earn extra money and develop skills that can help you advance your career or build a business. While there are dozens of side hustles you could try (check out this list for ideas), it’s important to take an honest look at your situation and figure out

Read More

August 30, 2019

As your business grows, you may need to bring on someone to help you. This might mean working with a virtual assistant for things like social media management or customer support, hiring a photographer for your Etsy shop or blog, or finding someone to help you fulfill orders for your Etsy shop. But before you

Read More

April 9, 2018

Starting a business can be so exciting! Whether you are looking to supplement your family’s budget with a side income, or want to earn a full-time income, starting a small business can be the answer. There are so many possibilities when it comes to creating a business, and it is easier than ever to get

Read More

April 7, 2018

If you are like me, you have always wanted to be an entrepreneur. Your mind is constantly churning with possible small business ideas. Your problem is selecting the right business idea. Or maybe you never thought you would be an entrepreneur, but your family could really use some extra income, and starting a small business

Read More

April 6, 2018

You have finally done it! You just hit “Publish” on your very first blog post . . . or you added your first listing to your Etsy shop . . . or you signed up for your very first craft fair . . . or you just sold a handmade purse to your friend! All

Read More

April 4, 2018

Your blog is starting to take off! Your Etsy shop is beginning to grow! You know you have a business on your hands, not just a hobby, so what’s next? Before you register your business, you need to choose a business structure. Believe me, it sounds scarier than it is. Let’s find out which structure is

Read More

April 3, 2018

I think starting a business is one of the most exciting things anyone can do! Who doesn’t want to make some side income and have more flexibility with your work and home life? One of the not so exciting parts of starting a business is actually registering your business, and taking care of all the legal and

Read More

April 2, 2018

There are so many fun parts to owning your own business . . . . small business record keeping is not one of them! However, keeping good financial records is one of the best things you can do for your business. Not only will an efficient bookkeeping system make your life easier come tax time,

Read More

April 1, 2018

As a business owner, your focus should be on how to increase your business profits, NOT just how to increase your business revenue. This may sound like a strange statement because most often we only hear about business revenue. However, business profits and business revenue are two very different things, and business profits are way more

Read More