Inventory, manufacturing process, business success topics for small DTC manufacturers.
bookkeeping tax
As a maker, one of the first things to realise is that you are not just a retailer of your goods - you are also a manufacturer of them. Why does this matter? Well for starters, it changes everything about the way you need to report your end of year revenue and expenses to the IRS.
We show you why it's important to know the difference between your indirect and direct expenses when running a craft business.
Most craft sellers track materials — and miss half their actual costs. Here's the full list of expenses to track for your craft business in 2026, including the Etsy and Shopify fees that quietly eat your margins.
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