June 20, 2022

Over the past ten years, I’ve helped a lot of Etsy shop owners and eCommerce sellers with their bookkeeping. This has allowed me to test different bookkeeping software and understand the various challenges small business owners face with their financial records so that I could create solutions. About five years ago, I began creating video

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June 3, 2022

I’ve gotten some questions about how to handle a little quirk that happens when you use instant transfer to move money from PayPal to your checking account. While instant transfer allows you to move money the same day, there is a fee for this service. That means the amount you’re transferring out of PayPal won’t

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May 12, 2022

Each year, Amazon sellers need to go through the process of reconciling their business bookkeeping to their Amazon 1099-K. Don’t worry, this isn’t as difficult as it sounds. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to tie out your Amazon 1099-K to the Profit & Loss report that you generate from Quickbooks Online so

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April 22, 2022

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I wish I had more piles of paper in my business.” Of course not! Most of us feel overwhelmed by the amount of paper we have to deal with in our lives. That’s why during the last few years I’ve been transitioning my business from paper systems to digital

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March 8, 2022

If you’re an Etsy seller, there are dozens of different tools that can help you manage your shop. However, finding just the right tools for your specific business needs can be like searching for a knitting needle in a haystack of yarn. In this article, I’ll share my top recommendations for tools you need to

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February 17, 2022

Starting a side hustle is a great way to earn extra money and develop skills that can help you advance your career or build a business. While there are dozens of side hustles you could try (check out this list for ideas), it’s important to take an honest look at your situation and figure out

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December 2, 2021

Not sure how to record your inventory purchases in QuickBooks Online? In this post, I’m sharing my recommended accurate and fast method.

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November 29, 2021

There are a lot of ways to market your Etsy shop. You could share your products on social media (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, even TikTok), collaborate with influencers, host giveaways, book yourself on podcasts, or run ads on Etsy.  The challenge is that all of these places are “noisy,” and it’s difficult to get

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November 22, 2021

It’s that time of year when deals, both real and imagined abound! That means it can be a great time to save money for your business if you are a wise consumer. This page contains a curated list of deals that can actually be beneficial to your business. I’ll continue to update as new offers

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September 29, 2021

While Etsy is a great platform for selling your products, it doesn’t provide an easy way for you to collect email addresses. This might not seem like a big deal at first, but email is one of the most effective ways to market your shop since it allows you to speak directly to the people

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