Handmade success

Inventory, tax, marketing and bookkeeping tips & tricks for handmade seller success.

handmade success

Training and managing staff for your maker business

Once you have your new handmade hire in place, what next? We cover how to train and manage your employees to get the most out of this relationship.

· 5 min read

compliance

FDA regulations that handmade cosmetic and beauty product makers need to know

If you create handmade soap and beauty products and are based in the US, it is important for you to be aware of the regulations you need to comply with.

· 3 min read

compliance

Is my handmade product a soap or a cosmetic?

Not sure if you make soaps or cosmetics? Our article discusses the differences from an FDA perspective.

· 2 min read

pricing

Reasons you should offer Free Shipping in your Etsy Store

We show that if implemented thoughtfully and carefully, having a free shipping strategy it can be an excellent way to drive traffic and sales to your products - without sacrificing your profits.

· 6 min read

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How to hire staff for your handmade business

As your handmade business grows, you may need to employ staff. Here's how to get started with the hiring process.

· 6 min read

product updates

Introducing the Order Manufacture Picklist Report

We have a new manufacturing report available for those who make their products to order.

· 0 min read

marketing

SEO strategies for Etsy sellers

Here's how you can improve your SEO on Etsy and drive more traffic to your handmade products!

· 5 min read

bookkeeping tax

The IRS tax deadline extension for 2021 - what it means for Etsy sellers

The IRS has provided a one month extension on federal tax filings for 2021 - we discuss how this impacts you as an Etsy seller.

· 2 min read

bookkeeping tax

1099-K threshold changes for Etsy sellers

As part of the American Rescue Plan announced by President Biden, 1099-K thresholds have changed for some states which will affect many Etsy sellers.

· 2 min read

product updates

Changes to auto-generated codes

We've made some changes to the way that codes are generated in Craftybase.

· 1 min read

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How to pay yourself as a handmade seller

We look at how to calculate your own pay when running a sole proprietor handmade business.

· 4 min read

marketing

Selling your products on Shopify Handshake

There's a new wholesale marketplace in town called Handshake. Designed to connect brands and retailers together to connect and trade online, it is designed and run by Shopify and has the potential to take your handmade products to new exciting markets.

· 2 min read

bookkeeping tax

Etsy bookkeeping motivational tips

We take a look at some ways to help you get motivated with your Etsy bookkeeping obligations.

· 6 min read

handmade success

How a Virtual Assistant can help grow your Etsy business

When it comes to running a small business, such as an Etsy store, it can be very tempting to do everything yourself. However, when you start exploring the benefits of seeking a little bit of help, you can soon discover that this is a great way to take your business to the next level.

· 6 min read

inventory-management

Managing Inventory On Shopify

Shopify is one of the leading e-commerce web platforms that allows you to create a flourishing online store. It is a simple and straightforward interface that requires no knowledge of coding or complex web building experience.

· 7 min read