We snagged these tips from Etsy Wiki a few years ago, and have found that most clients have a ton of success with a few of these easy steps. Many you’ve probably heard and seem like no-brainers, but sometimes we need a reminder, right? While not for everyone, there are a few goodies that we [...]

Hey there bakers!
Many of you are shop owners — some small others large — but whether you’re running an Etsy shop or a big brick & mortar store, you keep track of your sales in one way or another.
Well, if you didn’t already know this, I used to have an online design/lifestyle shop. It was [...]

It’s time for another Dear BAKERY installment— today’s question comes all the way from Mississippi! [I made that up again. I don't know where this reader lives...]
Dear BAKERY,
I want to start my own little print shop on Etsy but I don’t know how to start. How can I advertise my shop? What do I need [...]

I have had the pleasure of lots of email correspondence with  successful self-employed artist Jessica Doyle. I posted about her on Design Milk, and she went above and beyond my “Do” list. She is so sweet and articulate, and her honesty is refreshing. Check out her story:
When did you start drawing?
Thirty-one years ago at the [...]