Dear BAKERY,
I am a graphic designer and I’ve been told (by professors and mentors) that listing your rates/pricing online is tacky. I am noticing more and more lately, prices for design of a web site, brochures or other collateral materials being listed like a restaurant menu on designer’s websites or blogs.
I see the benefit of [...]

Dear BAKERY,
I am considering setting up a profit-sharing program for my staff. What percentage of independent business do this? Are there some general guidelines, pros, cons, etc I should be considering?
Love,
Generous Girl
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Hi Generous Girl,
We’re so happy that you have considered a profit-sharing program for your staff. It’s a wonderful way to motivate staff members. Sharing [...]

Hey there bakers!
Many of you are shop owners — some small others large — but whether you’re running an Etsy shop or a big brick & mortar store, you keep track of your sales in one way or another.
Well, if you didn’t already know this, I used to have an online design/lifestyle shop. It was [...]

Great news, bakers! Holly Neitzel, an accounting goddess and Accounting SPOT writer is joining us today to share some helpful techniques to learning the ropes of accounting. I can’t wait to use these tips for myself, as I’m one of those horrible business owners that doesn’t have an accountant. Eek!
Introducing, Holly’s 10 Tips to DIY [...]