The Skills Library

I have put together a list of my favourite business related YouTube channels and websites.

I have used many of these channels and pages to learn about different aspects of my own business.

If you take out a YouTube Premium account, you can listen to these channels while working, at the gym, or walking, keeping your phone in your pocket with the screen turned off.

Whether you're cutting your first vinyl, dialing in sublimation settings, learning how to build your first website, or trying to understand why your CNC keeps losing steps at the corners, you'll find this content highly useful.

Grouped by craft so you can skip through quickly and get to your favorite channel.

Doug Green's CorelDRAW channel is my personal favorite, as well as STAHLS' TV and The Rhinestone World; I highly recommend them for anyone into garment decoration of any kind.

I also recommend checking out the one-month trial on LinkedIn Learning. There are some amazing business and accounting courses on there. The trial resets after a certain time period too, so you can sign up now and then for free and learn a wide range of skills. Just make sure you cancel your trial before it ends if you don't want to continue.

🎨 Creative Design & Software

Doug Green (Austin)
The definitive expert on CorelDRAW for production. Best for vector design and layout.
NaseerUddinCDR
Specialist CorelDRAW tutorials focusing on professional graphic design and sign-making.
cadcamstuff
Clear, high-quality Fusion 360 training. Essential for 3D modelling and CAD design.
Simplilearn Official
A broad digital library covering AI, online marketing, and business tech skills.
Canva
Quick design tutorials for social media marketing and small business branding.

👕 Apparel & Decoration

Stahls' TV
Global leaders in heat press technology. Master the art of garment decoration, heat transfers, and high-volume production.
Stahls' UK & EU
Essential for UK makers. Specific advice on equipment, tax-compliant shipping, and garment trends across Britain and Europe.
The Rhinestone World
The go-to for multi-media apparel. Learn to combine vinyl, rhinestones, and decals for high-profit custom products.
Southpaw's Studio
The ultimate dye sublimation resource. Clear tutorials on ink settings, substrates, and troubleshooting complex presses.
Jennifer Maker
The definitive guide to Cricut and vinyl cutting. Perfect for beginners looking to turn home crafts into a professional brand.
Angie Holden
Expert sublimation and laser cutting projects. Deep dives into new materials and innovative crafting techniques.

💼 Business Foundations, Tax & Trading (UK)

Simplilearn
Full of highly valuable courses that many organisations use to train their teams on a wide range of business related issues and topics. A real gem with proper courses.
LinkedIn Learning
Offers 1 month free trial where you can learn everything from basic accounting to website coding, an excellent resource.
The Sussex Handmade Soap CompanyThe raw, real-world reality of prepping for and selling at UK craft fairs. A goldmine for learning how to set up a market stall, accept card payments on the move, and track honest event costs.
Small Business Toolbox (Andy Mac)
The absolute basics of UK sole trader tax, HMRC registration, and expenses. Includes literal screen walkthroughs showing beginners how to navigate self-assessment and the £1,000 trading allowance.
Nicola Smith
Real shop talk focusing on UK-specific compliance, product pricing, and consumer laws. Master the unsexy but vital regulations like GPSR to transition safely from a hobby to a brand.
Darren Fell - Crunch Accounting (UK)
Short, direct guides covering UK company formations, tax liabilities, and legalities. Learn the exact differences between a Sole Trader and a Limited Company, plus what insurance your home workshop actually needs.
Enterprise Nation
The UK’s largest small business support network. Excellent masterclasses providing operational roadmaps for finding pop-up spaces, approaching local councils, and pitching to independent high street shops.
Small Business Britain
Heavy focus on micro-businesses running out of spare rooms and garden sheds. Brilliant for discovering local UK funding grants, connecting with business collectives, and leveraging local SEO.

🛠️ CNC, 3D Printing & Engineering

Mr. CNC Technical mastery of CNC machining. Focuses on precision toolpaths, machine maintenance, and engineering fundamentals.
3D Printing Nerd The heart of the 3D printing community. Honest reviews of hardware and creative large-scale making projects.
CNC Kitchen The science of making. Technical testing of 3D print strength, material properties, and engineering precision.
Make Anything Creative 3D design and inventive engineering. Pushing the boundaries of what is possible with a hobbyist setup.

🪚 Woodworking, DIY & Making

Proper DIY No-nonsense UK DIY and workshop advice. Essential for building out a productive maker space and tool mastery.
John Malecki Professional woodworking and "big build" projects. Learn how to create high-end furniture and maker-content that sells.
Leathercraft Masterclass Premium-tier leatherworking. Traditional techniques for creating world-class, durable handmade leather goods.
Bourbon Moth Woodworking High-production woodworking tutorials. Learn efficiency and fine craftsmanship with a focus on project-based learning.
Punished Props Academy The art of finishing. Expert advice on painting, weathering, and fabricating props with various materials.

💍 Jewellery & Beads

Beaducation The original jewelry-making resource. Master metal stamping, wire wrapping, and boutique jewelry design.
We Make Jewellery Professional goldsmithing and silverwork. Traditional bench skills explained for the modern jewelry entrepreneur.
Mitera Made Jewelry Insights into running a successful jewelry brand. Focuses on creative design, business growth, and branding.