Whether you have an Etsy shop, website, or just need a bio for promotional purposes, there’s a right way and a wrong way to write an About section. Just like the mistakes I commonly see in Etsy Announcement sections, there are many sellers making similar mistakes in their About sections. This article shares…
Etsy is a popular platform for buying and selling handmade and vintage goods. It’s safe to buy from, but many people want to know before ordering; how long does it take for goods purchased on Etsy to ship? Let’s look at the common questions and how to determine how quickly your order will ship….
Yes, many Etsy sellers offer free shipping. A green “FREE delivery” icon indicates items that ship for free. You’ll see this icon next to or below the product’s price in the search results. If you’re on the listing page for an item, it will state “Free” under “cost to deliver”, which is under the “Delivery…
To sell handmade products online, you’ll need a platform that allows you to post pictures of and details about your products, as well as a way to accept money digitally. Before jumping into it, you also want to ensure your handmade products are appropriate to sell online. Some items sell better online than others. …
Yes, most sellers on Etsy do ship to Canada; however, some sellers will choose not to ship to Canada. Each Etsy seller can set their own shipping rules. If a seller is located in the US and has determined it’s too expensive to ship their items to Canada, or that it makes their tax reporting…
Sadly, the majority of small businesses fail. After 5 years, about half of small businesses have survived, and only a third are left standing after 10 years (source ). (I’m sure many don’t necessarily “fail” but no longer fit the needs/interests of the owner). >> You can check out my personal story of…
I recently wrote an article about the worst-selling Etsy shops, which discusses the downside of creating a product that is too original, which is, there won’t be a big enough target market for your products. So I want to shed a little light on how to know if the market you’re targeting is big…
I was recently interviewed for a website that shares tips for entrepreneurs and business owners. One of the questions I was asked was: What’s the biggest mistake you made with your business and see other businesses commonly make? I wanted to keep my answer relevant to a variety of businesses, so I…
Everybody wants to know which Etsy shops sell the most and what they’re selling. And as I’ve mentioned in several articles, having a best-selling Etsy shop or craft show booth has less to do with what’s being sold and more to do with how it’s being sold. Having a product that follows the current craft trends,…
Starting a craft business requires more than making products and setting up at a craft show or on Etsy. But you likely know that since you’re checking out a startup checklist. Success is more likely when you plan for it and take your business seriously. Although you may not need to apply for…