Planning is one of the keys to having a successful Etsy shop (or any online business) because it requires you to be present in your shop on a regular basis. I have created a daily to do list that I call my “Etsy Daily Do” list. These are the top 5 things I do every day to make sure my shop stays successful. I also have a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual to do list which I will show you in the near future. …
Are you wondering what types of items to sell on Etsy? There are four categories of items you can sell on Etsy. They are handmade items, vintage items (anything over 20 years old), supplies and services (services has some restrictions). I will go into more detail as to what applies to each category below. You can also sell more than one type of product in your shop. For example, you can sell 1960s patterns which are vintage and a supply (a craft supply).…
I will answer the top 5 questions you probably have if you're thinking of opening an Etsy vintage shop. I speak from experience because my husband and I have been sellers on Etsy since 2012. We started this adventure so we could add some additional income doing what we love – shopping for vintage items at auctions, estate sales, flea markets, thrift store, garage sales, etc. It's great taking something you enjoy and make money at the same time. …
Planning for success is necessary to reach your goals and keep you accountable. Feel like you're behind because you didn't do this on January 1st or earlier? No worries – whether you start in January or December, it is all good. Planning the year helps you be successful and organized in your work at home life. I will show you the process I use that ensures my success as well as a balanced work at home life. …
Selling silver, silverplate and/or stainless flatware is a great source of income in your Etsy vintage shop. It can be purchased relatively inexpensively, may need some polishing (silver and silver plate) and can be sold for a good profit. Silver is the most valuable of the three, followed by silverplate and then stainless flatware.
Identifying Silver and Silverplate and Stainless Flatware
How do you know if a piece of flatware (also called silverware or cutlery) is silver, silverplate or stainless? …