The Nuts and Bolts of Your Etsy Shop - Part I - Setting Up Shop Policies

So you've asked yourself the question {Is Etsy is right for you}, you've done an {Etsy vs. eBay} comparison and maybe a couple of other comparisons, and you've decided that it's time to open your Etsy shop (or maybe you've already taken the plunge)!

How to Open an Etsy Shop

So after reading {Is Etsy Right For You?} and {Etsy vs. eBay} you have either already taken the plunge or you are ready to open up your shop now right?! I guess if you've decided NOT to open an Etsy shop then we can't be friends anymore...

Etsy Shopping List - What You Need Before You Open Your Etsy Shop

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So, if you've decided to open an Etsy shop there are a few things you'll definitely need before that first sale!

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Etsy vs. eBay

At the end of my last post, {Is Etsy Right For You?}, I said that the next post here on Etsypedia would be all about opening your Etsy shop... and that post is coming, I promise!

But first I have another post to help you decide if Etsy is right for you (if you haven't already made that decision)... consider it part II!

Is Etsy Right For You? What's Allowed, The Pros and Cons, and How Much it Costs

Hello, welcome to Etsypedia! If you missed my {Introduction} post take a peek and catch up. :o]

Long story short... Etsypedia is my new brainchild. As the name suggests it'll be an encyclopedia all about opening and running your own Etsy shop.

So, I thought it would be appropriate to just start at the beginning... determining if Etsy is right for you!