The Homegrown Vendor Blog

A wholesale account is late paying you, and it's stressing your cash flow. Here's exactly what to do, from the first reminder to when to walk away.

A customer disputed your charge and the money vanished. Here's what a chargeback is, how to respond, and how to prevent the next one as a food vendor.

A competitor is undercutting your prices. Before you panic-match, here's what actually works: know your numbers, compete on value, and out-value the race.

Two ways to deduct a home office, but does your kitchen even qualify? Simplified vs actual method for food vendors, and the storage exception that works.

Bought an oven or mixer? You can usually deduct the full cost the year you buy it. Here's what food vendors need to know about depreciating kitchen equipment.

Paying sales tax on the flour and butter in what you sell? A resale certificate can let you buy ingredients tax-free for resale. Here's how it works.

Every market drive and delivery run is deductible miles. Here's how to track mileage for your farmers market drives, with a log template and the best apps.

Why does Etsy collect sales tax but your own website doesn't? Marketplace facilitator laws, explained for food sellers, and what you're still responsible for.

Texting customers works, but marketing texts have real legal rules. Here are the SMS compliance basics: the consent you need, opt-outs, and the penalties.