The holidays are coming up on us really soon... It's hard to believe.  With that being said, I wanted to talk about a question I always get around the holidays.  Should you leave holiday stuff up year-round? 

Depending on your niche you may want to leave them up or take them down.  However, I think there are benefits to taking them down.  

Let's dive into today's episode and I'll explain.

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Black Friday is right around the corner!    

This year I want to make sure you're the most prepared to take advantage of this HUGE buying event!  

In this episode, I help you plan and give you some strategies so you can have an awesome Black Friday!

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You're all set to open your Etsy shop and your name is taken!  What a bummer.  This happens to many sellers, especially now with the millions of shops out there.  In this episode, I want to talk about what to do if this happens and give you some additional tips to help you get through this.

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This is something that new and current Etsy sellers get scared about.  

First, understand that ANY e-commerce platform can get shut down if you don’t follow the rules.  People act like Etsy is so harsh and usually say I’ll just open my own website.  Your own website has a host, usually has a third-party builder it runs off like Shopify, Square Space, etc. You don’t control those and they can shut you down as well.  

All Etsy shops get shut down because they did not follow Etsy’s selling policies.  Understand that it’s HARD to get shut down and you don’t have to worry if you’re doing things on the up and up.  I know you still may worry because you hear horror stories online, but again those people weren’t following the policies lol.

Let’s dive into the most common reasons shops get shut down so you can make sure you’re doing the right things with your Etsy business.

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Time is a valuable resource we can never get back.  In business, if you're wasting time or spending it on the wrong tasks, it can keep you from growing and meeting your goals.

Let's talk about 5 of the biggest time wasters I've seen a lot of Etsy sellers fall victim to, including myself.  

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Refunds aren't fun, but as a business owner, we have to deal with them.  If you haven't had to deal with a requested refund yet, you can be sure it will happen eventually.  

In today's quick question Friday I talk about refunds, how to prepare, and how to handle them.

Let's dive in!

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This is a topic that I don't hear talked about much so I wanted to give you some feedback on what to do with your business revenue & profits.  

There's no short of opinions or strategies when it comes to money and you always have to do what's right for YOUR business.  But I at least wanted to let you know what I do and maybe give you some ideas to help you strategize.  

Ahh the exhilarating feeling of getting your first sale!!  It's very exciting but then you realize you don't exactly know what to do next lol.  

You're not alone.  Today's quick question comes from a new seller who just got her first sale but freaked out because they weren't sure what the next steps were.  

Let's talk about it, ease their mind, and get some congratulations in order.  

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The simple answer is probably yes.  But it's not as complicated as you may think.  A marketing plan is more about figuring out what you're going to say, how often you're going to say it, and where you're going to say it.  

Marketing gives you the chance to reach out to your fans and audience.  It's your chance to give your business and brand a voice.  

In this episode, I talk about marketing and some of the common mistakes I see when it comes to marketing your business.

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It's Friday and that means I have another quick question for ya!

I often get this question.  Usually, when thinking about or getting ready to start an Etsy business there are a few main areas to consider.  In this episode, I dive into this topic so you can start off on the right foot when you open up your Etsy shop.  

 Are you still struggling to understand Etsy SEO (search engine optimization)?  Then you need to read my Etsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook!  It's a no-nonsense guide to help you understand SEO and how to use it to grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess