Tracy Matthews

Can You Work Part Time While Running a Full Time Business? Heck Yes!

By Tracy Matthews / May 6, 2014

By Robin What’s the point of having your own business if you don’t get to make up some (if not all) of the rules? I was talking with a couple of the designers in our mastermind group about…

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Designer Spotlight: Katy Mims

By Tracy Matthews / May 2, 2014

A brief story of what you do and why you do it: I design everyday elegance. I love mixing the softness of freshwater pearls with the edge of oxidized metals. I am a self taught jewelry designer with…

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Which Corporate Entity is Right for Your Jewelry Business

By Tracy Matthews / April 29, 2014

Have you ever wondered how your jewelry business should be legally structured? Do you stay a sole proprietor or convert to some sort of corporation? It can seem complicated because there are so many options. In fact, I…

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Designer Spotlight: Debra Mary Hess

By Tracy Matthews / April 25, 2014

A brief story of what you do and why you do it: I design and make jewelry, which I sell in several nearby communities and also from my website. I do it because I love it. I have…

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The Big Reveal about Copyrights and Trademarks for Jewelry Designers

By Tracy Matthews / April 22, 2014

Have you always been curious about copyrights and trademarks and what the difference is? Have you ever wondered if you should be using them in your jewelry business? Do legal things like this confuse you? They absolutely confuse…

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Join us for the FREEDOM Method Training

By Tracy Matthews / April 21, 2014

The FREEDOM Method™: The 5 Fundamentals to Multiply Your Profits + Q&A Tracy & Robin are excited to teach you their proven techniques that you can start using in your jewelry business right now. Learn the secret behind…

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Win a Full Scholarship for F&TA’s Multiply Your Profits Course!

By Tracy Matthews / April 18, 2014

This course is guaranteed to change your life and your jewelry business! You can go here to hear more about the course content and FREE trainings: Multiply Your Profits This course is perfect for jewelry designers who are…

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Employees vs. Independent Contractors: What You Need to Know When Adding to Your Team

By Tracy Matthews / April 15, 2014

Are you a jewelry designer who is ready to add to your team but you aren’t sure where to start? Does the thought of committing to a full time or part time employee make your nervous? How much…

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Designer Spotlight: Carolyn Chandler

By Tracy Matthews / April 11, 2014

A brief story of what you do and why you do it: I make jewellery from grosgrain ribbon and a variety of beads which I source in the local Hong kong market.  I love creating, I make my own clothes…

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Easy Accounting Tips for Jewelry Designers and Makers

By Tracy Matthews / April 8, 2014

Does accounting and bookkeeping in your jewelry business want to make you cringe? I know the feeling! It used to make me totally cringe too but then I started to love to look at my numbers. The time…

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