Handmade success

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

marketing

How to sell your Handmade Products on Facebook Checkout

Facebook Checkout is here, giving you a perfect opportunity to showcase and sell your handmade products.

· 5 min read

marketing

Name generators for your Etsy store

Find great free online tools that will help you create the perfect Etsy store name.

· 3 min read

compliance

Why you should care about lot numbers

We explain why lot numbers are really important to keep track of - especially for small handmade businesses.

· 3 min read

handmade success

How to calculate fragrance load when making candles

If you are considering adding fragrances to your candles, this article will cover everything you will need to know about fragrance oils and the percentage you will need to use in your candle blend.

· 3 min read

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

handmade success

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

handmade success

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

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