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Self-Employment Taxes 101 (or, “Hello Schedule C!”)
Pin ItTweet Self-Employment Taxes 101 (or, “Hello Schedule C!”) This guest post is brought to you by Outright.com. Sign up today, import your Etsy, PayPal and other financial accounts, and enjoy a less taxing tax time! Most working-age people go through their lives without ever seeing the Schedule C “Income from Self-Employment” tax form. So congratulations! You’re more »
IMI WorkShop: Creating Healthy Habits
Pin ItTweetSponsored by Quiet Storm. IMI WorkShop: Creating Healthy Habits Have dreams of being healthier, skinnier, more fit, more patient, full of energy, or smoke-free? You are not alone. Unfortunately, only about 20% of people are truly prepared to take action towards making a positive lifestyle change. So, how do you prepare yourself to make change? Join more »
Develop your Crafty Biz
Pin ItTweetHelping makers is a passion and a drive for us at the I Made It! Market. We are so excited to get to share our experiences with you and to offer business development workshops for makers new and established. Check out this article in the USA Today featuring I Made It! Market Director, Carrie Nardini, more »
Forks made Fantastical: The Whimsical Wonders story
Pin ItTweet Dynamic couples are peppered throughout history: Fred and Ginger, Ferdinand and Isabella, Sonny and Cher, and countless other dynamic duos come to mind. Our very own Melissa and Lew–the crafters behind Whimsical Wonders–may have to be added to that list, considering the quality of their workmanship, the hard work behind their business, and the more »
Announcing the Rust Belt Artisan Market
Pin ItTweetThis is pretty exciting news for us! We are announcing a new venture! The Rust Belt Artisan Market. I Made It! Market’s mission is to: Provide opportunities for artists to sell their wares and expand their markets Partner with non-profit, community and arts organizations to build community (raise awareness + funds) That spirit of boosting more »
Become a Marketing Maven in 2012 – Market Your Creative Business for Success
Pin ItTweetAs the new year approaches, now is the perfect time to focus your energies on creating a business strategy for 2012. How do you currently market your business? Are you ready to sing the praises of your products? Put that passion to work by jumpstarting your marketing efforts for 2012. Tell me what skills will more »
Build Your Team
Pin ItTweetBuild your team. Building your business takes teamwork. Engaging with professionals who can steer you in the right direction is one of the smartest steps you can take to ensure success. Let’s face it, you are incredibly talented and able, but you cannot be an attorney, accountant, banker and marketer all at once. Enlist trusted more »
SWOT Analysis Time!
Pin ItTweet S’WOT? If you’ve looked into writing a business plan, you’ve seen the term SWOT Analysis. This tried and true tool will assist you in identifying some areas that will require a little more of your attention than others. This exercise will help with your marketing plan, and by completing it, you will recognize some more »
The Business of Craft – This Saturday!
Pin ItTweet Learn How To Take Your Business to the Next Level! We are¬†offering a variety of business and marketing workshops to help local crafters learn how to take their business to the next level. The event, ‚ÄúThe Business of Craft: Workshops and Roundtables‚Äù will be held on July 24th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. more »
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