Guides
Practical, free how-to guides for craft fair vendors, makers, freelancers, small landlords and anyone planning a budget or a wedding. Tax, finance and landlord guides are general information, not professional advice.
- Craft Fair Vendor Tracker
How to Track Craft Fair Inventory and Sales (Free Method + Template)
A simple, free way to track craft fair inventory and sales: what to count before the show, a booth tally method, how to reconcile afterwards, and the profit-per-hour math.
- Handmade Pricing Calculator
How to Price Handmade Products: A Simple Formula That Pays You
How to price handmade items with a simple formula: materials, labor, overhead and packaging, then wholesale and retail prices, selling fees and a worked example.
- Booth Packing Checklist
Craft Fair Packing Checklist: What to Bring to Your First (or Fiftieth) Show
A practical craft fair packing checklist for vendors: booth and display, payment and cash box, weather kit, tools, paperwork and personal items, plus a setup-day routine.
- Craft Vendor Business Bundle
Holiday Market Vendor Prep: A Week-by-Week Plan for Craft Fair Season
A week-by-week holiday market prep plan for craft vendors: choosing shows, pricing, production targets, how much inventory to bring, packing and reviewing results.
- Freelancer Tax Tracker
Self-Employed Tax Tracking: What to Record and How Much to Set Aside (2026)
A plain-English guide to self-employed tax tracking for 2026: income, expenses and mileage records, IRS estimated tax due dates, self-employment tax and setting money aside.
- Monthly Budget Planner
How to Set Up a Monthly Budget Spreadsheet (and Actually Keep Using It)
Step-by-step guide to setting up a monthly budget spreadsheet: categories, zero-based budgeting, budget vs actual, irregular expenses, savings goals and a debt payoff formula.
- Small Landlord Rental Tracker
Small Landlord Rent Tracking Spreadsheet: What to Track and How
How small landlords can track rent, leases, expenses and repairs in a spreadsheet: rent log columns, late-payment status formulas, Schedule E expense categories and a monthly routine.
- Wedding Planning Checklist & Budget
Wedding Budget Breakdown: How to Build Yours Category by Category
How to build a realistic wedding budget breakdown: set a total, list every category, rank priorities, use real quotes, plan for hidden costs and track deposits and balances due.