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  • Contract Law Fundamentals for Makers

    by Scott Chervitz
    Contract Law Fundamentals for Makers Alright, let's break down contract law for makers and woodworkers who might not be too familiar with business...

  • 30 Business Terms You Need To Know

    by Scott Chervitz
      Mark Zuckerberg Steve Jobs Bill Gates Steve Wozniak co-founder of Apple Matt Mullenweg founder of WordPress David Karp founder of Tumblr  Daniel...

  • Managing Your Cash Flow as a Maker

    by Scott Chervitz
    Cash flow management is a critical aspect of running a successful small business. Regardless of how profitable your business may seem on paper, w...

  • 4 Difficult Challenges Entrepreneurs Face, and How to Overcome Them

    by Scott Chervitz
      Starting a business has never been more accessible than it is today. With the proliferation of technology, the rise of e-commerce, and the wealt...

  • Should Your Maker Business Support a Charity?

    by Scott Chervitz
    There are several reasons why small businesses should give to charity. The most important reason is that charitable giving creates a positive rela...

  • Podcast Episode 17 - Supreme Court hears challenges to Section 230. And 2 Steps to Selling Merch in 2023

    by Scott Chervitz
    Let’s begin with the Business for Makers News Desk As always, we start with lumber pricing Tradingeconomics.com reports Lumber futures are trading...

  • Episode 16 Transcript

    by Scott Chervitz
    Let’s begin with the Business for Makers News Desk As always, we start with lumber pricing Chicago lumber futures crossed above the $500 per thousa...

  • What is a Brand Voice?

    by Scott Chervitz
    So, What is a Brand Voice? In preparing for Sawdust Talk recently with Dave from Deadknot Woodworks, I was reviewing his captions, which I think w...

  • Why did I introduce CA Glue?

    by Scott Chervitz
    Why did I introduce CA Glue? Like you, I probably have enough going on.  Most likely, way too much..  Yet here I am, adding more. So a little behi...

  • 5 Business Lessons I Learned the Hard Way

    by Scott Chervitz
    After over 30 years in business, I have learned many lessons about business, sometimes the hard way. There’s a side of the story of business you d...

  • One sentence to grow your maker hobby into a business

    by Scott Chervitz
    Ok, yes it takes more than 1 sentence to grow your hobby into a business.  But there is one sentence that’s critical.  But before we jump into i...

  • Q4 Success Checklist - Maker’s Business Guide to the Holiday Season

    by Scott Chervitz
    4th Quarter and Holiday Season success for makers is the result of careful planning, inventory production, and strong marketing.  If you can’t com...