Etsy is rolling out the Etsy Purchase Protection program, which officially starts August 1, 2022. What is the Etsy Purchase Protection Program? If your buyer doesn’t receive their order or it arrives damaged* or a buyer claims it is different from the listing description and photos, Etsy will refund buyers (and you’ll keep the money …
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Christmas season is here and for many Silhouette and Cricut crafters, this means it’s time to trek down to the local Dollar Tree to (hopefully) score some plush elves that you can add a name to and sell for $5 or $6. Unless you are selling a ton – which some crafters are – it’s …
We started talking taxes earlier in the week, and next week we will continue. But for this weekend, you should craft more and worry less! I’ve even made this saying into an SVG cut file that I’m sharing with you today for your Silhouette or Cricut. Want to download the font? I just downloaded it. …
Happy Tax Day! Do you ever wonder if your side hustle is a hobby or a business? Let’s take a look from the eyes of the IRS. While you might call yourself a hobbyist – you’d better be sure that the IRS agrees with you. Today, I’m sharing criteria about how to IRS defines a …
An overwhelmed craft business owner reached out to me recently and told me that she needed help saying ‘no’ to fundraiser organizers who kept asking for donations for various events and charities. This is pretty common in the handmade world, as crafters and designers are often happy to donate items in exchange for the advertisement …
I see so many craft business owners that work their businesses hard for a year or so, then lose interest. I think that much of this has to do with burnout. It’s not surprising that burnout would be common since craft business owners wear so many hats: Designer, Creator, Researcher, Accountant, Tax Filer, Customer Service …
I keep hearing from Cutting for Business readers that they are in the process of opening their own retail stores or that they are beginning to do research to do so. I’m hearing about everything from wooden sign workshops to vinyl and blank suppliers and even a few gift stores and boutiques! Since I’ve been …
The Spring season is almost here. Spring is a great time for new products, new customers, or a Spring sale. And, that means plenty of opportunities for Silhouette and Cricut craft businesses to make money. Let’s look at a some Spring marketing ideas for your craft business. Spring Marketing Ideas for Craft Businesses Use these …
I first covered Mercari on the Cutting for Business blog in 2019. Now, in 2024, Mercari remains a popular app to sell things – including crafts. I posted on Facebook at the end of March about Mercari eliminating all selling fees. I promised I’d follow up. Now, I’m following up. If you are already familiar …