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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June 21, 2021

In this post, I’m going to walk you through how to transition from the journal entry method of Etsy bookkeeping that I call the Etsy Bank Method to using the Sync with Etsy App for QuickBooks Online. If you’d like to watch a video tutorial of this process, click here.  Since Sync with Esty came

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June 1, 2021

Are you wondering why the amount on your Etsy 1099 doesn’t match the numbers you have in QuickBooks Online and how to fix it? In this post, I’ll show you step-by-step how to tie out the profit and loss reports that you have in QuickBooks Online Simple Start to the 1099 you received from Etsy.

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April 28, 2021

QuickBooks Online has just released a new integration that lets you connect any version of QuickBooks Online (Simple Start, Plus or Advanced) with your Etsy shop. This free integration allows you to automatically bring your Etsy sales and fees from Etsy to QuickBooks Online. After testing this new program, I’ve been impressed with how well

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March 16, 2021

As an Etsy Seller, you’re constantly sourcing the raw materials you need to create your handmade items. But it’s easy to forget where you purchased an item, the price you paid, or the product ID. That’s why it’s a good idea to keep track of your inventory information. But let’s be honest. You didn’t start

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March 13, 2021

Jane is a popular online marketplace boutique where you can buy and sell clothing, home, and accessory products. In this post, I’m going to walk you through how to categorize the income and properly record Jane transactions in QuickBooks Online Simple Start.This post contains affiliate links. For more information, please see my disclosures. As you

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January 9, 2021

Before you begin recording your Shopify gift card sales and redemptions, be sure to watch the video I created that shows you step-by-step how to do your monthly Shopify bookkeeping. The method I describe in this post is based on the method I demonstrated in the overview video. You can watch the first video HERE. This

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December 8, 2020

The advertisements for QuickBooks for Etsy are so appealing! “Instant integration with your Etsy shop.” “Track your sales, expenses, and tax-deductions.” “Tidy up your shop’s finances.” With all of those promising claims, who wouldn’t want to use QuickBooks for Etsy, otherwise known as QuickBooks Self-Employed, for their Etsy shop? Let me explain why you might

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October 30, 2020

Wondering what to get the business owner in your life? Keep reading because I’ve got an epic round-up of tried and true ideas that will help find the perfect gift. You can think of this post as your personal holiday gift guide for business owners. The best part is that you can use this list

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October 24, 2020

Many people love the idea of turning their handmade hobby into a side hustle. Opening an Etsy shop is one of the best ways to make that dream come true. However, there are certain things to consider before starting your journey selling handmade products. One item to consider is the need for insurance.Do Etsy Sellers

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