Program Schedule

Next Meeting:  Monday january 16 @  7:00 PM

Demystifying the financials

Do you have more jewellery than you could possibly ever wear, but can’t seem to stop making more? Did family and friends greet you with “That is beautiful! You should sell those!” over the holidays? Have you dipped your toe into the world of selling your work, or even been at it for a while, but are confused and confounded by “the money stuff”? Then we have the workshop for you!
 
Join us for Demystifying the Financials, presented by our treasurer, Alison Ellett, on Monday, January 16, 2017. We will begin with how to determine if business advice is actually addressed to you, explain why you don’t need accounting software, and give you the tools to act with confidence. You will leave with customizable spreadsheets that you can use to evaluate craft shows and teaching opportunities. This is a hands-on workshop designed to empower you.
 
Have crafty friends who you think would benefit from this sort of information? The ideas presented are totally transferable. So bring them along! The class fee is a mere $5 for non-members. (It is a FREE evening for members!)
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Alison Ellett worked in public accounting, industry and management consulting for over 20 years, in Canada, the US and the UK. In 2008 she left the corporate world to run her own microbusiness as a maker-designer. Working in textiles, Alison describes herself as polycraftual, as she beads, sews, knits, crochets and embroiders. With an MBA from Case Western Reserve University (and detailed understanding of the mysteries of Excel spreadsheets), she is frequently asked by fellow microbusiness owners to provide advice and coaching on the business aspects of living a creative life. Find out more about Alison at www.alisonruth.ca.
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 Photos from our November Bead Show
 GRBS 2016 Bead Fair Vendors
http://karibubeads.com/http://karibubeads.com/4 Sirius Beaders www.4-siriusbeaders.com
ACC jewelry Creations   www.accbead.etsy.com
Bead Addict  www.ducette.com
Beadfx    www.beadfx.com
Black Tulip Designs    https://www.facebook.com/Black-Tulip-Designs-162206290651372/
Blue Sapphire Beads   www.bluesapphirebeads.com

Brenda Franklin Designs   http://www.bfdesigns.on.ca/
Creations By Catherine  
Gardiner Design   https://marilyngardiner.com/
Grantham Books  http://www.granthambooks.com/
I.D. Jewelry and Design   http://idjewelryanddesign.com/

Intuitive Design International Ltd. http://www.intuitivejewellerydesign.com
Kariabu Beads ​http://karibubeads.com/
MA Beads http://www.ma-beads.com/
MsMussy Beads  http://msmussyjewels.bigcartel.com/

Rypan Designs   https://www.rypandesigns.com
Shades of Clay  www.shadesofclay.com
Silver Magpie Designs   https://www.etsy.com/shop/SilverMagpieDesigns2
That Bead Lady www.thatbeadlady.com   
Sunline Metalz http://sunlinemetalz-public.sharepoint.com/