Basic jewelry business skills are essential for a profitable home based business. I know your eyes are glazing over with boredom. But you need to master these skills for your business to run smoothly and thrive.
You're probably thinking, "I'm an artist. I'm not good with numbers!" Get over it. You need to have a jewelry business skills. Such as simple bookkeeping and inventory system to know if you are turning a profit. You need to know how to price your jewelry pieces.
You need to have a plan. You need to have goals. I know plans and goals change as time goes by. But if you don't know where you're going, you won't know if you're on the right path or not.
Set up your jewelry business like you would any other going concern. It may be a hobby right now but soon it will grow into more than that. Get the proper permits and licenses right now.
In this section I will be adding new articles
regularly to help you set up an grow your business. It's not that hard.
And once you have everything set up all you have to do is a little
maintenance every week. None of the information in this website is
intended to be legal advice. Please consult with your lawyer or
accountant.
Are You Accepting Credit Cards?
Accepting credit cards will improve your jewelry business cash flow and increase sales.
Business Bank Account
Choosing a small business bank account is an important step in the start up process of your jewelry making business.
Small Business Licenses
Small business licenses grant you the right to operate a business in your location.
Craft Business Plan
A craft business plan should be simple and to the point. It should help
you focus on what direction you want to go. Don't complicate it.
Home Business Insurance
Do you have adequate home business insurance? Don't assume your homeowners policy covers all your home business insurance needs.