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10 money management tips for craft and handmade businesses. We're big fans of businesses that grow out of hobbies, skills and interests. But we're well aware that if you're growing an enterprise like this, you're very likely 'bootstrapping' like crazy. In this extract from our new book Make Money from Makes, Emily Coltman, chief accountant to Enterprise Nation partner FreeAgent, offers her money-saving and managment tips for craft and handmade businesses. 1. Choose your accounting system wisely It’s important for any business to keep their books in order from day one, but for owners of craft businesses this is even more important than usual as you’ll be dealing with stock and you’ll need to keep track of how much you have at any one time.

Choose a good accounting system with the right level of stock control for your business. If you’re buying in stock to sell straight on, you’ll need a system with light stock control. 2. 3. 4. 5. When you’re thinking of how much you should pay for stock, don’t just look for the cheapest option. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Mission: Small Business℠ Welcome to Getting British Business Online. Cambridge Web Design & Graphic Design Agency - Chameleon Studios. Web_designer. 3D Virtual Sample Tool and 3D Virtual Sample Software.

Selling to Retail Shops - Mark Up?? - Craft forum. “How to use the ® and TM Symbol” Step 2 - Why use symbols: To Notify Competitors Even though a trademark symbol is not required, always use the correct trademark symbol with your trademark. Your competitors will be put on notice of your trademark. Then, they can respect your intellectual property. Likewise, you can prevent your customers from becoming confused by always respecting the trademarks of others, whether they use the ® or ™ symbol. Importantly, for registered trademarks, use of the ® symbol may be necessary to claim damages and court costs if your business has to sue a competitor. Step 3 - Where do you place ™ or ® symbol? When using your trademark, place it prominently, so people will notice it immediately.

Either symbol is usually placed to the upper right of the word, logo or other mark. Three placement techniques There are usually three good ways to notify competitors. The goal is for competitors to see the symbol that marks your (correct) trademark claim. NIKEand the swoosh logo. How To Use This Toolkit | Craft Toolkit. John C Taylor. Guide to Commissioning. Where can you get funding for your small business? We-iron.co.uk. Tips for Artists; How to Work on Commission. << Back to Articles for Artists Pretty much all artists are presented with offers to produce works of art on commission at points in their careers. Unfortunately, many have had what looked to be a golden opportunities turn into unmitigated nightmares.

The following tips and pointers on expect when commissioned to do an artwork and how to approach commissions in general will not only help you avoid problems, but will help you identify situations when the best approach is to just say no. To begin with, working on commission, creating a work of art on spec from scratch for someone other than yourself, is totally different than selling a finished piece at a show, at a gallery, or out of your studio. Selling a completed work of art is an event; producing a work of art on commission for another party is a relationship. From your end, the key to successfully working on commission is your ability to be flexible and communicate with whomever hires you. . * "Have you commissioned art before?