Out Now! You have read that having a blog will help you sell the handmade items in your online store. You created a blog, or are about to, but have hit a stumbling block. What on earth should you actually
About Etsy Rank – a Useful Site for Etsy Sellers
Starting out on Etsy can seem very much an uphill struggle, and every day there is more competition to contend with. Etsy Rank is a very useful free-to-use website that can help even the most experienced sellers polish their shop.
Etsy Shop Critique and Review – now available
After a lot of preparation and research I am finally able to offer the Tin Teddy Etsy Shop Critique and Review for Etsy shop owners. I will look over your shop in detail, looking at all areas including your product
Ten Etsy Tagging Tips – Fix Your Etsy Tags
Tagging appears to be one of the most misunderstood parts of setting up an Etsy shop. Here are ten handy tips to help you get your Etsy tags working how Etsy likes them to. 1 – Etsy tags should be
Ten Tips for Tax Time
Ten Tips for Tax Time – Most crafters who sell their wares need to declare their earnings to the tax man. Make sure you have found out what the rules are for the area in which you live so you
A Receipt with your parcel – yes or no?
A regular question on the Etsy forums is whether one should enclose a printed receipt when sending out the items you sell online. Here are some of the reasons why I include a receipt with sales from my vintage shop
European Craft Sellers – new EU regulations
From the 13th July 2014 the Distance Trading Standards have been replaced with the new European Union Directive on Consumer Rights. These are the basic laws that all EU based online sellers must follow. Different EU countries may have slight
Business Cards and Why you Need Them as a Craft Seller
If you sell your art or crafts online or at craft fairs/art shows then you may have considered whether you should have some business cards or not. You may be wondering when and how you would use them. Here are
Paying for Your Craft Stall – How Much and How to Pay
One of the biggest issues facing new crafters who wish to sell their products at a craft fair or show is paying for the stall. Here are some FAQs which I hope will help. How much is the going rate?