Organization Tip: Simple Bookkeeping for Your Small Business

Sit down on the first of every month and do the "book work" whether it's uploading your PayPal transactions into a spreadsheet, compiling your invoices and receipts, and/or charting your business income. Whatever you find yourself scrambling to put together for your accountant every April 14th do it once a month. This will help you stay in control of your finances and allow you to breathe without the assistance of a paper bag. You may also find a little bit of extra money to splurge on new supplies.

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Christina
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Organization Tip for Small Items

Here's hoping this idea will help tame your bead stash, your buttons, your craft supplies, and the list goes on!

You can find this shoebox container (w/lid) at Walmart and Target for about $0.97 a piece.

I found these jello shot cups w/lids on Amazon.com for about $15 after shipping (for a pack of 100.) Etsy and Artfire have the occasional supply listing for these as well. Search for "portion cup" under the supplies section.

I've seen some people use these portion cups on shelving. For now I keep them in these plastic shoe box containers until my spare desk is cleared off.

I hope this is helpful. Good luck with trying to tame your supplies!

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Christina
CM Designs dba 1337 Art
[Elite Art for the elite at heart.]
Featuring jewelry for men and women, awareness items, bookmarks, brooches, cards, cell phone charms, clip on earrings, cuff links, hair accessories, wine charms, and more!

You can also find _1337 Art on:
Twitter / Myspace / Live Journal / Deviant Art / Etsy / Artfire