How to Calculate True COGS for Your Craft Studio (Without a Spreadsheet)
Stop guessing at margins. Here's the exact weighted-average formula BrainInABox OS uses to give you real-time cost of goods sold.
Jun 14, 2026 · 6 min read
The Schedule C Checklist Every Workshop Owner Should Run in January
A five-point year-end review to make sure your receipts, mileage, home office, and inventory numbers survive an IRS audit.
Jan 8, 2026 · 5 min read
10 Craft Camp Recipes That Cost Under $3 Per Camper
Budget-friendly, mess-friendly, kid-friendly. Full supply lists with weighted-average cost pulled from real studio inventory.
May 2, 2026 · 8 min read
How to Prep Per-Student Supply Boxes in Half the Time
A pull-list workflow that turns a 3-hour Sunday-night prep into a 45-minute checklist.
Apr 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Build Your Family Estate Vault in One Afternoon
The 12 documents every adult should have digitized, tagged, and shareable with a spouse or executor before end of year.
Mar 11, 2026 · 7 min read
The Pet-Care Instruction Sheet That Actually Saves the Vacation
A one-page template covering food, meds, vet, and quirks — printable, shareable, and always up-to-date in Life Box.
Feb 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Galaxy Resin Camp: Photos, Steps, and Your True COGS Profit Margin
A full week-long Galaxy Resin camp recipe — safety protocols, step-by-step build, and a $11.40/seat COGS breakdown against an $85 registration fee for a 86.6% gross margin.
Jul 15, 2026 · 9 min read
3-Day Clay Slime Lab: Supply Recipe & 82% Profit Margin Breakdown
A sensory-friendly 3-day slime camp with an itemized $9.20/seat COGS vs. $75 registration fee — 82% gross margin, zero guesswork.
Jul 20, 2026 · 7 min read
The Studio Owner's Emergency Vault: How to Organize Wills, Pet Docs, and Passwords Without the Stress
A calm, one-weekend plan for digital estate planning — wills, pet emergency cards, business continuity docs, and a shareable password vault.
Jul 20, 2026 · 8 min read