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Candace asks: Q:  Does this inventory tracking/pricing workbook replace the other software based jewelry systems like benchworks, craftybase, jewelry manager, etc? Would I be able to add SKU numbers for my finished pieces and variations if I use different gemstones? I am looking for an easy to use and maintain inventory system. Currently, I am...Read More

As your bookkeeper, we are constantly asked about hiring help and when does a worker qualify as an independent contractor vs employee. The below lists are the best checklists I have found to help you easily decide and see the difference of how a worker works for you. This way you can understand when hourly...Read More

Brandy asks: Q: I did a couple of shows where I paid a commission to the store. Not sure how to log these. I paid commission in cash on one and the other one took it out of sales. How to Record Sales Commissions in Xero A: Usually, this “commission” is considered the discount from...Read More

Equity #2 Record a Business Expense paid using Personal Money in Xero Josh asks: Q: How do you input an Expense in Xero when buying something for the business, but don’t really expect the business to pay it back? A: For a business expense where you don’t expect to be paid back and you simply used...Read More

Have you ever had this thought? “I wish someone would teach me everything I need to know about starting and running a jewelry design business so I can be creative and focus on the big picture.” Let me introduce you to the step-by-step business “HOW TO” for jewelry designers. If you are a metalsmith or designer...Read More

Van Tucker started out in the finance industry. She started and lead a national entertainment industry team for Bank of America. In her 30 years of work in banking, Tucker often found herself helping creative industry professionals build business structures around their products and ideas. When she left banking in 2008, she started a business...Read More