Talking about money and income for handmade home-based businesses

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[@sippa5]

If you need to take a part-time job to supplement your income, working for a company that does something relatable to your craft, can be very helpful. It’s amazing how many skills I picked up that now relate to my business.

[@EllenMHelms]

When I was in college in the mid 70's, I got a monthly allowance of maybe $50 or less for personal stuff (toothpaste, etc). One day I overheard another girl calling her rich father "hey, pop, I need $500 this week." And I was floored! Our military family grew up frugally while also attending private school with those rich kids who went to country clubs, beach clubs, pony clubs, etc etc... My husband grew up poor but thanks to the military paying for college, he got a great career to support us while I was a SAHM. I continue to be the frugal one, but since he made money, he liked to spend because he couldn't before! Understanding the difference in financial backgrounds is so important in knowing how we deal with it now.

[@jacquietibbetts7660]

Great advice Kara, it's important to remember why we're doing this in the first place; to give ourselves the life we want, and be able to support ourselves doing what we love!

[@falcieridesigns]

I don't really worry about profit margins in my handmade business so long as it's not losing money. So much is out of my control right now with the state of the world economy and I would rather enjoy the creativity than be tied to it. To back it up I have a number of side hustles that help pay the bills and keep my working life interesting. I don't like routine, I get bored so having my irons in lots of small fires keeps me focused. All this advice is spot on. :)

[@AlchemistPersians]

The book, "Money Is Love" is about healing your beliefs surrounding money. A good read.

[@mmsCreativeshop]

I am interested in the "attitudes toward money" as a class.

[@clemonscrafts]

I loooove the fact you share your knowledge with us. I need to open a business account. I should have in January, but it's never too late!

[@KaraBuntin]

You should!

[@janicemurray6146]

I would be interested in the class if you open it up.

[@KarynHayden]

Yes, I think you should offer that class.

[@JillsTreasureChest]

The IRS told me I was not a business because I lost money for 3 years in a row! They said it was a hobby and I couldn’t count that! 😁

[@KaraBuntin]

That's actually true, they won't let you run a business at a loss for more than a certain amount of time because people use it as a tax dodge.

[@sakiko1541]

Thank you sensei!

[@jmchastain]

Yes, it would be worthwhile

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

Great advice on spending less. It works. 👍

[@tinaindina7032]

I appreciate some tough love 😊

[@MarkdWallis]

Great advice...thanks!

[@MoonOnAbbeygate]

Thanks for this! I just cancelled two subscriptions...been meaning to, but your nudge reminded me before they auto renewed! 😊

[@MoonOnAbbeygate]

oops, I didn't realize I didn't add my name Denise Meszaros--I'm in several of your classes/groups!