actually make money? Then this book is for you. It is written by the well known home-based business writer Barbara Brabec. Here is what the book addresses: **Do I really need a separate checking account for a small home-based business? **What local, state, and federal laws and regulations apply to craft sellers? **What kind of books do I have to keep to meet IRS requirements? **What home-business expenses can I deduct on my Schedule C form? **What are my chances of getting a loan for my home-based business? **How can I collect on bad checks and unpaid invoices? **How much will my sales increase if I offer charge card services to my customers? **How can I tell if my prices are right for the wholesale markets I want to reach? **Is the Internet an effective marketing outlet for artists and craft sellers? **How do craft malls operate and what costs are involved in this type of selling? **What is the difference between a copyright, patent, and trademark? **Is it okay to make items for sale from patterns found in magazines? **What is the profit potential of a crafts or home-business newsletter? **How can I get my craft or needlework designs and projects published? There is even a chapter on resources that includes a bibliography of crafts books and magazines, organizations, governmental agencies, and suppliers.

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