Over the years I’ve had the pleasure of working with many different types of service-based creative businesses, from pattern designers to dog walkers. No matter what service they are providing, each creative entrepreneur seems to have one big question. How…
When I first started my business, I kept reading that specializing in one kind of client would help my business grow. But how can turning down business help my business grow? When you try to attract everyone, you really attract…
We recently talked about how to make sure you’re charging enough for your goods and services so that they’re actually earning you a profit—but that will only get you so far in determining whether your business is financially sustainable in…
Running your own creative small business is no small feat. You might be a one person show or have a small team of people, but either way, all-of-the-things are your responsibility. And getting it all right is impossible. Oh, you…
You started your creative business because you’re passionate about what you do. You crave flexibility to create, be your own boss, make your own hours and call all the shots. You love seeing the look on your client’s face when…
You’ve worked hard all month. Your sales are up. You’ve been busy with clients. Lots of orders have been fulfilled. It feels like a pretty successful month in your book. But then you start looking at your numbers at the…
When I work with creatives on their business, one of the biggest questions I get is “Where should I spend my dollars when it comes to marketing? I’m on a tight budget.” Well, I’m glad you asked because there are…
Have you ever found yourself wondering “Do I even know how much money I need to make this month to keep my business up and running?” It’s a common roadblock for creative small business owners, and oftentimes entrepreneurs are so…
Who needs to pay estimated taxes? If you know that you will owe more than $1,000 to the IRS, you will want to make quarterly tax payments. Each state varies on their requirement for when you need to start paying in…
You (and/or your accountant) has put blood, sweat, and mostly tears into getting those darn taxes finished, and by some miracle, you get money back!! If this is you, you may be wondering when that money is going to hit your…
