Comments on: etsy shop help :: separating your finances

By: Leslie

Leslie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:17:20 +0000

FYI: I started with mint.com, but ended up switching over to wesabe.com because mint had trouble uploading my accounts and never fixed it. Both useful tools, providing they work correctly.

By: Lea

Lea — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:19:25 +0000

Really informative & helpful article! Thanks & good work!

By: bonnie

bonnie — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:57:48 +0000

@stephanie: thank you so much for the good reads! i’m going to put them on my list now. :)

@jessica: thank you for that info! good to know and we appreciate the advice!

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:10:05 +0000

So smart and so valuable. Thank you for this!

By: Jessica - Mia Joie

Jessica - Mia Joie — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:32:11 +0000

Great post! My business {shoes} started out as an Etsy shop, and now I am working with two different manufacturers. I would agree–having an accurate account of finances/profit margins are a must, esp to afford business growth. The only thing I would add is that you must have a DBA to open a busness account. So, if you haven’t filed one, make sure you do so before you stop by the bank :)

By: Candy from Candied Fabrics

Candy from Candied Fabrics — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:06:55 +0000

I make a point to enter all my receipts and sales into a cash flow spread sheet pretty much as they happen, at least on a weekly basis. I categorize the expense or income on that spreadsheet, and although it’s not a P&L, keeping an eye on the bottom line through the year really floats my boat!

By: lana

lana — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:49:40 +0000

what an amazing post! thanks so much for all the great info!

xo
Lana
http://www.joeyandlana.com

By: Stephanie Hillberry

Stephanie Hillberry — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:22:42 +0000

I really enjoy and appreciate this column! It helps me to stay focused on the business aspects of creating… I’d also really recommend “The Boss of You,” by Bacon and Mears, and “Craft Inc.” by Mateo Ilasco. Both offer great financial advice specifically for female entrepreneurs.

Thanks for the weekly inspiration, Bonnie!