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Using Wholesale Starter Packs to Land New Buyers

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Using Wholesale Starter Packs to Land New Buyers

We've noticed a huge trend on Etsy Wholesale: Starter Packs-- essentially putting together what you think would be a good typical first order for a shop. It makes a lot of sense since buyers don't have to guess quantities to buy or popular items, deal with minimums, etc. Starter Packs happen outside of Etsy Wholesale too, but they have especially taken off on there!

I asked our members to share their experiences with them-- both our members that are sellers AND buyers so you get different perspectives. Read on to see how Starter Packs can help you up your wholesale game.

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Most Popular Posts of 2016

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Most Popular Posts of 2016

As we wind down 2016, here are the top posts from the past year. Just looking back through these might help you gain perspective on the year that was!

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Does Getting Featured on Etsy or Buzzfeed Matter?

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Does Getting Featured on Etsy or Buzzfeed Matter?

Getting featured by Etsy or Buzzfeed can feel like the Holy Grail to makers. Do you just sit back and watch the sales roll in? We talk with two #ahasmembers about their experiences with get featured on these platforms.

Behind the Scenes of the Etsy Seller Advisory Board

Behind the Scenes of the Etsy Seller Advisory Board

If you are wondering what went on with Etsy's new and somewhat mysterious (only because it's new! haha) Seller Advisory Board, I've got the insider scoop for you!

This past year, Etsy has made an effort to better understand and address seller concerns. One way it seeks to do that is through its new Seller Advisory Board (SAB). The board that meets with Etsy directly and those people are in charge of subcommittees on various topics. We are lucky enough to have an #ahasmember, Carolyn of The Wishing Elephant, who is on the SAB. I asked her to share what her experience was like after their first meeting a few months ago.  

This Thing is New. Should I Use It for My Business? Why Pattern by Etsy Might Be a Problem.

This Thing is New. Should I Use It for My Business? Why Pattern by Etsy Might Be a Problem.

Last week we saw the release of new program by Etsy called Pattern. We discussed it a bit in our member forums (go here to view it you're an #ahasmember) and the conclusion for most was that it would not work for them. Which got me thinking that often when something shiny and new comes along it's easy hop aboard the excitement train that everyone has about it (or sometimes, conversely, the negativity train). That should be ignored and instead you have to evaluate it based on the only business that matters-- yours.

Looking for Helpers: Instagram and Etsy Changes

Looking for Helpers: Instagram and Etsy Changes

This week saw two really big changes for makers-- the announcement of a new layout on Etsy and the announcement of Instagram to start using an algorithm. Which has caused quite a bit of panic (particularly around Instagram) on the interwebs.

Holiday Sales Mistake #5: No Visual Change in Shop

Holiday Sales Mistake #5: No Visual Change in Shop

Today's post is the fifth in our series of Holiday Sales Mistakes you might be making. It's also part of 6 Days of Handmade Business Holiday Giveaway. That means you'll be getting blog posts like this one for six days (until Saturday), PLUS a chance to win a Maker Business Tool Bundle (scroll to the bottom to enter!). Hey, your business deserves a gift too! ;)

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Etsy Wholesale: A Conversation with Tina Rodas from Hi Tree!

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Etsy Wholesale: A Conversation with Tina Rodas from Hi Tree!

Many people don't know where to start with wholesale, but if you are already on Etsy using Etsy Wholesale can be good way to test the waters and get out the nerves that come with approaching a store. #ahasmember Tina of Hi Tree! shares her experience.

When Your Business Doesn't "Fit" Etsy: A Chat with Milliners

When Your Business Doesn't "Fit" Etsy: A Chat with Milliners

A few weeks ago I had a chat with a group of milliners (hat makers ;)) about the unique struggles that face their business category. While we discuss how it's hard to sell handmade hats because it's an item people aren't used to paying "handmade prices" for or how Etsy and other ecommerce platforms don't have categories that accurately reflects what they do, much of the struggles they face are ones that most makers can identify with. They are smart and passionate about their craft and when obstacles come up they have banded together to see how they can fix them.

Building a Business on Etsy: Part 2

Building a Business on Etsy: Part 2

We've recently been beating the drum that if you want to have a successful handmade business through a presence on Etsy (if you think that's the right place for your biz), then you can't just throw up a shop and expect people to find you. We're so glad to have Australian artist Asphyxia back to talk about her recent forray into Etsy and how she took things next level with some strategy, consistency, capitalizing on momentum and hard work. 

Building a Business on Etsy: Part 1

Building a Business on Etsy: Part 1

A few weeks ago we had a heart-to-heart about how opening an Etsy shop in and of itself is not a business. Having a business means you are an active participant in your business' growth. You take ownership of its success and look to grow it in the healthiest way possible. This means even when a platform changes but is good overall for your business, you find ways to make it work for you.