Interview with Stillwater Community Connection

Gail Metcalf: Owner/Designer, Heart & Sow Designs
Products include handmade and vintage aprons, purses, baby towels, lap blankets, scarves and accessories.

View products at: 
http://heartandsowdesigns.etsy.com
http://heartandsowdesigns.artfire.com
http://heartandsowdesigns.ecrater.com

Visit my blog at:
www.heartandsowdesigns.blogspot.com
Background:
I have a degree from OSU in Early Childhood Education, & Family and Consumer Sciences. I love creative projects! I have decorated cakes and made a variety of products for craft shows and family. About 3 years ago I was looking for cute aprons and had trouble finding some. I decided to make one and discovered I liked sewing aprons and family and friends loved them. My business started with aprons and I’ve added additional products over the years.

Marketing Tip: 
Facebook and my blog have played a key role in helping me get the word out about my business. If you have products to sell be sure to check out etsy, artfire and ecrater.

How long have you lived in Stillwater?
Since 1981

What do you love about living in Stillwater?
Community Atmosphere, Safe place to raise a family

Where is your favorite place to go in Stillwater?
Hobby Lobby, Rib Crib and Texas Roadhouse

Hobbies:
Sewing, Crafts & Golf

Favorite Book:
Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
Battlefield of the Mind

Favorite Move:
The Notebook & Steel Magnolias

Married:
Yes, I’ve been married for 34yrs to a wonderful husband.

Do you have children?
Yes, 2 daughters, 1 son and 8 grandkids

How can residents connect with you?
heartandsowdesigns@yahoo.com
http://www.facebook.com/HeartandSowDesigns
You are also welcome to connect with me on facebook via my personal account which is listed as Gail Metcalf.

Source: http://www.stillwatercommunityconnection.com/?p=107

Time to Update Bookkeeping

Getting ready for taxes means it time for me to make sure my bookkeeping is up to date.  As much as I hate doing this, its an important facet of having a business and getting ready to pay your taxes. 

But I have found a product that helps make my record keeping a lot easier.  I started with  the free version of QuickBook Simple Start.  It was a great place to start with only 20 customers maximum. 

The products are great but can get pricey.  I saved money by purchasing last year, the older version, which was the simple start 2009.

If you don't have an accountant or even if you do, you need to keep track of your business records.  I recommend you try this product its very helpful.  Keep up with my books this month has caused me to be away from my blog a lot.  Hopefully, I will be able to post more writings soon.