Archive for March 2009

Attending a new craft show

I am going to attend a new craft show next weekend. I have not presented or even visited a show organized with this organizer. This organizer seems to have been doing small shows for some years. It is a risk as I am sure how the attendance going to be. However, the business has been slow [...]

Stimulus for craft business!

President Obama yesterday announced a stimulus plan for the small businesses. His plan focuses on tax breaks for the small business and tax credits for those who lend to small businesses. He also talked about making credit available to small businesses via more loan guarantees provided by the SBA. All this sounds good but does [...]

No silver jewelry!

In the current economy, most small businesses are tightening the belt. My business is no different. Fortunately this is a one woman shop. So I have not had to lay off anyone. I did have to change the plans. I was planning to add pieces of jewelry in silver to my jewelry items. However, in [...]