Post by Misty Henry (Admin) on Nov 3, 2017 18:17:41 GMT -6
Welcome! I'm truly happy to see you here searching out information to create a safe and legal business and product. I've been at this for over 8 years now and am just floored by the increase in awareness I've seen over the years.
My name is Misty Henry and I am the creator of this forum. I started this forum because I was afraid of losing information during Facebook's updates. I also started it because the information is easier to assemble into categories to make following a process with differing aspects easier. Over the last 8 years, I've researched and compiled information from the Code of Federal Regulations in regards to mostly handmade products. I've worked closely with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and other government agencies to ensure up to date and correct interpretations of the current laws. My specialty is small batch handmade products. I feel strongly that artisans are being pushed around too much by big corporations who have forgotten where everything began. I feel strongly that we've allowed our consumers to turn our products into a commodity because we are too busy competing with the big corporations with large manufacturing plants. I feel strongly that regardless of our victim position in regards to big corporation, we can find our own solutions to supporting our families and providing a renewed sense of worth in our craft that so many have forgotten.
Because of these strong feelings, my passions lie with small batch artisans. They are the true entrepreneur. They are the person working 168 hours a week for $2 an hour (if that) just to support their families the best way they know how. They hold multiple positions in their business so that they can do their taxes, do their ordering, do their manufacturing, do their marketing, do their shipping, do their customer service, and so much more. They work their tails off to ensure their customers have the best experience with artisan and small business, and are always worried each night if they did or said the right thing. They are the people that, when that sale comes through, they do a little jig and a sigh of relief that they can finally pay their bill. These are the people that I love. These are the people that have my heart and my passion. These are the people that I turned down a potential position at the CPSC for because I was afraid that I would lose the ability to help them to their dreams.
This forum is to help you find the processes easier. I spent 6 years compiling and sharing information. Now, you can find it and utilize it in a couple weeks. There is a caveat. I can no longer have all of the information laid out for you. Over time, I have come to see more and more people using the information inappropriately or incorrectly. Usually not with bad intentions, but nonetheless, it was a liability to them. I don't want you to have a liability that you had no idea about when you tried your hardest to do what you were supposed to do! To combat this concern, I now offer an Educational Membership to gain access to the private safety area of this forum, a private Facebook group, and access to even more exclusive content.
There is also a private tax area to this forum in which you can gain access to with an Educational Membership from Paradyme Financial Solutions, INC. Christina Coyle is the owner and has been a tax professional for over 16 years. Her expertise in current tax law and small creative businesses has helped artisans reduce their risk for audit and find deductions that box programs and EAs with 12-week training may miss.
Thank you for joining us in advocating for legal and safe small businesses. We are happy to have you here and can't wait to see you grow.
Registration with this forum is reserved for clients of Misty Henry Consulting Services (MHCS) and Paradyme Financial Solutions, INC (PFSPros). Registration will not grant you permission to post or comment and will only provide access to those additional areas.
My name is Misty Henry and I am the creator of this forum. I started this forum because I was afraid of losing information during Facebook's updates. I also started it because the information is easier to assemble into categories to make following a process with differing aspects easier. Over the last 8 years, I've researched and compiled information from the Code of Federal Regulations in regards to mostly handmade products. I've worked closely with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and other government agencies to ensure up to date and correct interpretations of the current laws. My specialty is small batch handmade products. I feel strongly that artisans are being pushed around too much by big corporations who have forgotten where everything began. I feel strongly that we've allowed our consumers to turn our products into a commodity because we are too busy competing with the big corporations with large manufacturing plants. I feel strongly that regardless of our victim position in regards to big corporation, we can find our own solutions to supporting our families and providing a renewed sense of worth in our craft that so many have forgotten.
Because of these strong feelings, my passions lie with small batch artisans. They are the true entrepreneur. They are the person working 168 hours a week for $2 an hour (if that) just to support their families the best way they know how. They hold multiple positions in their business so that they can do their taxes, do their ordering, do their manufacturing, do their marketing, do their shipping, do their customer service, and so much more. They work their tails off to ensure their customers have the best experience with artisan and small business, and are always worried each night if they did or said the right thing. They are the people that, when that sale comes through, they do a little jig and a sigh of relief that they can finally pay their bill. These are the people that I love. These are the people that have my heart and my passion. These are the people that I turned down a potential position at the CPSC for because I was afraid that I would lose the ability to help them to their dreams.
This forum is to help you find the processes easier. I spent 6 years compiling and sharing information. Now, you can find it and utilize it in a couple weeks. There is a caveat. I can no longer have all of the information laid out for you. Over time, I have come to see more and more people using the information inappropriately or incorrectly. Usually not with bad intentions, but nonetheless, it was a liability to them. I don't want you to have a liability that you had no idea about when you tried your hardest to do what you were supposed to do! To combat this concern, I now offer an Educational Membership to gain access to the private safety area of this forum, a private Facebook group, and access to even more exclusive content.
There is also a private tax area to this forum in which you can gain access to with an Educational Membership from Paradyme Financial Solutions, INC. Christina Coyle is the owner and has been a tax professional for over 16 years. Her expertise in current tax law and small creative businesses has helped artisans reduce their risk for audit and find deductions that box programs and EAs with 12-week training may miss.
Thank you for joining us in advocating for legal and safe small businesses. We are happy to have you here and can't wait to see you grow.
Registration with this forum is reserved for clients of Misty Henry Consulting Services (MHCS) and Paradyme Financial Solutions, INC (PFSPros). Registration will not grant you permission to post or comment and will only provide access to those additional areas.