7 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING AN ETSY/CRAFT BUSINESS (What I Wish I Knew) Etsy Tips For Beginners

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Oh what I wish I knew back then before starting an Etsy shop... maybe things would've been different! Today's video I go over some of the hard lessons I learned while navigating my Etsy shop/craft business. These tips are perfect for anyone who already has an established business, or for beginners -- in no way am I an expert; I just want y'all to learn from my experiences ❤
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  • @RachaelSchup
    @RachaelSchup2 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the “doesn’t happen overnight “. Really hard to remember that. Oh and staying consistent

  • @kimberlyk1114
    @kimberlyk11143 жыл бұрын

    Finally someone to give information I can understand, thank you for sharing

  • @AmyMakesThat

    @AmyMakesThat

    3 жыл бұрын

    happy to help!! thank you so much for watching ❤

  • @yogiviben8555
    @yogiviben85552 жыл бұрын

    One more tip, Etsy, EBay and Amazon collect and remit every states sales tax for you, which is why I originally picked Etsy, before I was suspended and deleted the account. But if you are on your own, you are responsible for the sales tax in each state. Digital downloads are even subject to sales taxes in a couple of states. So something to think about, as you set yourself up for success.

  • @DsPs97
    @DsPs972 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so SO much!!! I am seriously considering opening up our own craft business with my Cricut maker & 8 in 1 heat press. I’m trying to learn all of the ins and outs and if it’s worth our time to expand or just do things for friends and family. Your videos are so helpful!! THANK YOU!!

  • @kynguyenaimoney
    @kynguyenaimoney2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your precious sharing. Hope to see your next video.

  • @Katurexoxo
    @Katurexoxo2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your advice - I am just looking to start up and feel really lost right now with so much to take in!! so thanks for bein open with your experiences

  • @justinanoboa5291
    @justinanoboa5291 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!! I really needed this and I’m hoping to see all your videos. They’re very informational.

  • @dncefrq9049
    @dncefrq90492 жыл бұрын

    Thinking of starting an etsy shop and of all the videos online, your delivery of the info just resonates with me. Great video. Thank you for sharing your tips!

  • @meltrinh1
    @meltrinh1 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are amazing!!!! I’m just starting my shop and all your videos have been so informative. Thank you!

  • @uniquelyalana
    @uniquelyalana2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this🥺this was really helpful

  • @glorydel9217
    @glorydel92172 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the advise really appreciate it.

  • @nerissataylor
    @nerissataylor2 жыл бұрын

    I like when you said be consistent. That what Im going strive for thanks for that,

  • @paigefocosi2455
    @paigefocosi24553 жыл бұрын

    i'm so excited you posted! I love your channel!

  • @AmyMakesThat

    @AmyMakesThat

    3 жыл бұрын

    aw thank you so much!!

  • @thaokathy3067
    @thaokathy30672 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your advice

  • @tiawilliams6498
    @tiawilliams64982 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the reminder to not give up. Especially because I see others shops doing so well. Definitely have to work on being patient.

  • @AmyMakesThat

    @AmyMakesThat

    2 жыл бұрын

    it's one of the best tips I can give! Keep going & you will succeed :)

  • @bkm6175
    @bkm61759 ай бұрын

    Thank you for all the information

  • @rickmelcher6845
    @rickmelcher68452 жыл бұрын

    Wow! You are GREAT at this! Your information is amazing for a relatively short video. First time I’ve actually picked up pen & paper to take notes! Thanks so much. Be well & God Bless

  • @alenavas4852
    @alenavas48522 жыл бұрын

    thank you for every video that you make to give us some good advice. God bless you for that! You have helped us a lot.

  • @AmyMakesThat

    @AmyMakesThat

    2 жыл бұрын

    you are very very welcome!! I love sharing :)

  • @waynebeebe5745
    @waynebeebe57452 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Amy

  • @imankhatib2053
    @imankhatib20532 жыл бұрын

    So sorry you lost your Etsy listing!! Thanks so so so much for sharing these tips, honestly youre probably going to save so many of us just starting out! I love your IG and videos. Keep em coming girl, you’re AMAZING

  • @rocketeric6516
    @rocketeric65163 жыл бұрын

    Great video with a lot of information... Thank you

  • @AmyMakesThat

    @AmyMakesThat

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! I'm happy to help :)

  • @kathleenmcclatchey8788
    @kathleenmcclatchey8788 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you SO much for sharing all this information so clearly and understandably. This is such great information and amazingly helpful for those of us who are just getting started with a side hustle. You also have a kind and delightful voice - easy to listen to and again, so articulate. Thank you! I hope all this "paying it forward" comes back to you in wonderful success in all of your own endeavors. BTW, I love your name - "Amy Makes That" - easy to say, read, remember, and it leaves you open to doing all kinds of things. Perfect example of a great business name. Again, thanks for sharing!

  • @AmyMakesThat

    @AmyMakesThat

    11 ай бұрын

    Aw Kathleen! Thank you so much for your sweet words. We need more people like you in this world :)

  • @PattyTorresxo
    @PattyTorresxo3 жыл бұрын

    I’m thinking to open one too, I saw all your videos and now I’m second guessing but this was helpful 😊

  • @AmyMakesThat

    @AmyMakesThat

    2 жыл бұрын

    yay!! you definitely should open a shop :)

  • @Lucy-bv2wq
    @Lucy-bv2wq3 ай бұрын

    What a great video. Thanks for the encouragement as well ❤

  • @AmyMakesThat

    @AmyMakesThat

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm here to help!!

  • @sincerelytatum5376
    @sincerelytatum53762 жыл бұрын

    I just subscribe to you because I am trying to learn how to be better in running my business. Thank you so much!

  • @AmyMakesThat

    @AmyMakesThat

    2 жыл бұрын

    good luck to you!! that's amazing 👏

  • @desleyroberts8674
    @desleyroberts8674 Жыл бұрын

    For all you Extra T-shirt’s Amy maybe Sell them as Blanks to embroidery places , At a Cheap price like $10 or to get rid of them $8 , It can still make money, Blank shirts are popular with printing places or print on them and give it as a Extra for the customer buying from you as a Freebie print a positive note on the shirt 👕 🎉 Rather then throwing it out ! It’s money back to you rather then a loss!❤

  • @lisakinnaman
    @lisakinnaman2 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks so much! xoxo

  • @AmyMakesThat

    @AmyMakesThat

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you for supporting & watching!!

  • @NiNitosix
    @NiNitosix2 жыл бұрын

    I SOOO needed this! thank you!!!

  • @AmyMakesThat

    @AmyMakesThat

    2 жыл бұрын

    happy to help!! xoxo

  • @NiNitosix

    @NiNitosix

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AmyMakesThat xoxo

  • @edwardharris1602
    @edwardharris16022 жыл бұрын

    Great Info havent started my business yet. Doing all my homework first. Great Advice

  • @AmyMakesThat

    @AmyMakesThat

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you came across my video & am happy to help! Let me know if there are any other topics to cover!

  • @robertoalemu7796
    @robertoalemu77962 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @Mass-jab-death-2025
    @Mass-jab-death-2025 Жыл бұрын

    My dog is called Cookie and I am thinking of making a KZread channel for her very similar to Cookie makes that” ( thanks for the inspiration ). The idea came to me one day when she got locked inside the house and she left a big mess on the carpet in the lounge room. Thanks again for your advice. 😃

  • @pastorpammenanazonline4028
    @pastorpammenanazonline40282 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful, cutie you are! Thank you for this video. So much great info!!

  • @sarahhhh24
    @sarahhhh243 жыл бұрын

    I am wanting to start an Etsy sticker shop and your videos help so much!

  • @AmyMakesThat

    @AmyMakesThat

    3 жыл бұрын

    omg so exciting! Glad I can help ❤

  • @janelandry6584
    @janelandry65843 жыл бұрын

    Good info. Trying to figure out the leap to selling...

  • @AmyMakesThat

    @AmyMakesThat

    3 жыл бұрын

    definitely take the leap! that's the hardest part, but once you do it's sooooo rewarding

  • @vincentferrari
    @vincentferrari3 жыл бұрын

    Sooooooooooooo glad you made this because shipping is a thing so many people struggle with when starting a "from home" business. 1. Pirateship is great, but limited. You can only use USPS and that's problematic currently because USPS has been less than reliable. Last year, around February, I switched from Pirateship to Shippo and I am super happy with the change. They integrate with all carriers (not just USPS) and offer a heavily discounted UPS account (54% off published prices) that you can use for free (and get billed by UPS directly). When you factor in that discount, UPS (which currently is way more reliable than USPS) is about the same price as USPS and WAY faster. They also rate shop, so if you configure Fedex, USPS, and UPS, you'll see the rates for all of them and can make an educated decision based on the ship time and cost. It changes the way you approach your shipping drastically. 2. Definitely get a thermal printer. The Zebra ZP450 is an industrial grade one (we use it in multi-million dollar warehouses) and will never die. You can buy refurbished ones on Ebay with 5 rolls of labels for under $200. You'll never replace that printer. Ever. And the amount of time it saves is immeasurable. 3. The other advantage of shippo is that it literally integrates with every ecommerce platform and does it transparently. I use it with Wix and when I get an order it shows up in Shippo. When I ship it puts the tracking and fulfillment info back into Wix. It's just braindead simple and you can make it do more than I use it for (you can have it send ship notifications if your ecommerce system doesn't, for example). I'm always available, Amy, if any of your listeners need some help getting going. This is something I wish people were around to teach me about but I learned it at the day job the hard way (by being tossed into the fire) and now I want to save other people the stress. You can contact me via my profile if you need any help and I'll be happy to help as best I can!

  • @eriksmovies244

    @eriksmovies244

    3 жыл бұрын

    Is it worth getting Etsy shipping labels? Or should you use the post office instead?

  • @vincentferrari

    @vincentferrari

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@eriksmovies244 Never use the post office directly; it’s always more expensive. Shippo and Pirateship have better USPS rates than they do. I’m not sure how they compare to Etsy labels but I’d guess they’re on par with or cheaper.

  • @eriksmovies244

    @eriksmovies244

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@vincentferrari thank you so much

  • @vincentferrari

    @vincentferrari

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@eriksmovies244 Glad to help!

  • @RloCraftsNMore1
    @RloCraftsNMore12 жыл бұрын

    Hi love your videos question How do I connect my etsy to pirateship ?

  • @FisnikSylkaFisnik
    @FisnikSylkaFisnik2 жыл бұрын

    Loved this video Amy, you're sharing some great tips! Where can I contact you regarding a partnership proposal about an Etsy SEO tool?

  • @elysepaul8029
    @elysepaul80293 жыл бұрын

    What trademark site do you use to look up trademarked phrases, I know you mentioned it in one video but I can’t find it.

  • @foxdogs1st
    @foxdogs1st Жыл бұрын

    When starting out with digital how many listings ? and what the min. you should charge ?

  • @skaiwrite
    @skaiwrite Жыл бұрын

    Make sure you have full rights to all designs in your shops!

  • @AmyMakesThat

    @AmyMakesThat

    Жыл бұрын

    YES THIS.

  • @lizrego2870
    @lizrego28702 жыл бұрын

    Where can I get info on making my own website instead of third party??

  • @AmyMakesThat

    @AmyMakesThat

    2 жыл бұрын

    I do have a video on "how to start a blog" but this is also how to start your own website! kzread.info/dash/bejne/dn1_rJiIk5rgpNo.html :)

  • @eriksmovies244
    @eriksmovies2443 жыл бұрын

    Hi, can you make a video on how we do our taxes for our business? I have no clue where to start

  • @AmyMakesThat

    @AmyMakesThat

    2 жыл бұрын

    This video is uploaded on my channel!!

  • @madshader
    @madshader3 жыл бұрын

    How does one kick themself in the stomach? :D

  • @AmyMakesThat

    @AmyMakesThat

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂 if you have really long legs maybe!

  • @iamandrew582
    @iamandrew5823 жыл бұрын

    Moral of all etsy videos from any: READ THE RULES

  • @Zaisplate
    @Zaisplate3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this!🤍

  • @DarianPuckett
    @DarianPuckett5 ай бұрын

    Hi love your videos question How do I connect my etsy to pirateship ?

  • @AmyMakesThat

    @AmyMakesThat

    23 күн бұрын

    there should be an area where you can connect it via pirateship! pirateship also has a lot of helpful posts that will guide you :)

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