Stealth Girl

Etsy Shop Name: Stealth Girl
I sell: pretty handbags that might bring the Yeti out of hiding
How do I manage my shop’s finances? excel
How do I organize my paperwork? file folders
Taxes make me: crunch numbers
My marketing plan is . . . non-existant
I keep track of mileage for taxes: False
My Etsy shop is a. . . part time job
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: out of my home
Do you ever run sales in your shop? No
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. True
I believe marketing in showcases: is worthless

Ambermayhem

Etsy Shop Name: Ambermayhem
I sell: 3-D Fabric Accessories, Wire Jewelry & Textile Art
How do I manage my shop’s finances? Excel
How do I organize my paperwork? File folders
Taxes make me: crunch numbers
My marketing plan is . . . creative
I keep track of mileage for taxes: True
My Etsy shop is a. . . part-time job
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: boutiques
Do you ever run sales in your shop? yes
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. False
I believe marketing in showcases: brings me views

kimbuktu

Etsy Shop Name: kimbuktu
I sell: hand fashioned fabric and paper goods
How do I manage my shop’s finances? Excel spreadsheet
How do I organize my paperwork? File folders
Taxes make me: I am OK with a schedule C
My marketing plan is . . . Build up inventory, improve quality, keep networking
I keep track of mileage for taxes: I have not so far, it would only be for buying supplies
My Etsy shop is a. . . dream coming true
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: my website kimbuktu.net
Do you ever run sales in your shop? No
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. No, but the one I have invested in the most.
I believe marketing in showcases: Is not worth the money right now for me

lenastudio

Etsy Shop Name: lenastudio
I sell: Handfabricated jewelry in a variety of metals and price points with an organic feel. I have begun using only responsibly sourced materials (recycled silver, copper, and gold) and do a lot of custom rings and ring sets for people interested in ethical jewelry.
How do I manage my shop’s finances? excel
How do I organize my paperwork? everywhere
Taxes make me: crunch numbers
My marketing plan is . . . creative
I keep track of mileage for taxes: true
My Etsy shop is a. . . part time job
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: craft shows
Do you ever run sales in your shop? no
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. false
I believe marketing in showcases: brings me views

mayraecrochetnknit

Etsy Shop Name: mayraecrochetnknit
I sell: crochet and knit items
How do I manage my shop’s finances? Paper and pencil
How do I organize my paperwork? File folders
Taxes make me: say “no sweat”
My marketing plan is . . . creative. . . currently being created!
I keep track of mileage for taxes: false
My Etsy shop is a. . . hobby. It’s fun and we’ll see where it takes me. I’d love for it to be more. Goes back to the marketing plan J
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: out of my house. I’ve not participated in a craft show, yet.
Do you ever run sales in your shop? Yes. Every Monday Homefront runs sales as a group, I try to participate when I can.
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. True. And I am enjoying the learning process.
I believe marketing in showcases: never been in a showcase.

UrbanConstruction

Etsy Shop Name: UrbanConstruction
I sell: Hand sculpted polymer clay jewelry with a punk influence, recycled/repurposed jewelry, and intricate hand beaded jewelry styles.
How do I manage my shop’s finances? Excel
How do I organize my paperwork? File Folders
Taxes make me: crunch numbers
My marketing plan is . . . well planned
I keep track of mileage for taxes: True
My Etsy shop is a. . . part time job
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: craft shows
Do you ever run sales in your shop? No
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. True
I believe marketing in showcases: brings me views

KellyZarb

Etsy Shop Name: KellyZarb
I sell: An array of delightfully cute items including bags, brooches, paintings and t-shirts.
How do I manage my shop’s finances? I am not very good when it comes to numbers so this is one area of my store I need to concentrate more on.
How do I organize my paperwork? I keep track of things in a little notebook, one section for expenses and another for sales, but I hope to learn more as I go.
Taxes make me: Cry (no just kidding)
My marketing plan is . . . ongoing, I am always looking for new ways to market my store and work.
I keep track of mileage for taxes: False
My Etsy shop is a. . . creative journey that I am forever riding.
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: There is no other place for me to sell, Etsy is great, and it’s simple and easy to run. I have sold at markets and consignment stores but I enjoy the atmosphere and camaraderie found within Etsy more rewarding.
Do you ever run sales in your shop? Yes
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. True
I believe marketing in showcases: Allows me to get noticed in the big bright world of Etsy.

newleafdesigns

Etsy Shop Name: newleafdesigns
I sell: Handcrafted Jewelry, & soon l will be adding supplies!
How do I manage my shop’s finances? Paper and pencil
How do I organize my paperwork? File folders
Taxes make me: Say No sweat
My marketing plan is . . . Ever changing
I keep track of mileage for taxes: Yes
My Etsy shop is a. . . part-time job
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: Boutiques
Do you ever run sales in your shop? Yes
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. True
I believe marketing in showcases: brings me views

miyaw

Etsy Shop Name: Miyaw
I sell: Jewelry, bath necessities and leather/sewn items
How do I manage my shop’s finances? excel
How do I organize my paperwork? File folders
Taxes make me: crunch numbers
My marketing plan is . . . non-existent
I keep track of mileage for taxes: false
My Etsy shop is a. . . hobby
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: craft shows
Do you ever run sales in your shop? yes
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. false
I believe marketing in showcases: is worthless

Nun of a Kind

Etsy Shop Name: Nun of a Kind (nunofakind)
I sell: unique hand-crafted nun characters, celebrating “sisterhood”…a nun for all of the “sisters” in your life! Totally “nun-denominational”….plus some other characters/items as well!
How do I manage my shop’s finances? Excel
How do I organize my paperwork? File folders
Taxes make me: crunch numbers
My marketing plan is . . . ever changing
I keep track of mileage for taxes: true
My Etsy shop is a. . .part time job
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: craft shows
Do you ever run sales in your shop? no
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. False
I believe marketing in showcases: have never been in a showcase

FreeForged Jewelry

Etsy Shop Name: FreeForged Jewelry
I sell: Jewelry
1. How do I manage my shop's finances? - Currently, it's a bit of guesswork and some good old estimation, but now that I'm officially a business, I'll be studying a bit harder about where my money's going.
2. How do I organize my paperwork? - Not very well... A combination of filing boxes and piles sorted into various places around my apartment.
3. Taxes make me: - Anxious about getting everything right. A one page form should not need four pages of instructions...
4. My marketing plan is . . . - To get my name out there, both online and in the real world. If people can't find you then they won't know to buy from you.
5. I keep track of mileage for taxes: - A rough estimate maybe, but nothing terribly precise.
6. My Etsy shop is a. . . - A useful tool for getting people to see my work. It's not my number one method of selling, but it's nice to have something for people to see online.
7. Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: - The real world. I think people enjoy shopping much more when they can pick an object up and hold it before making up their mind.
8. Do you ever run sales in your shop?
9. This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. - Sorta... I was a partner in my boyfriends video game development company, but it was more for the paperwork than actual work.
10. I believe marketing in showcases: - Looks pretty cool but I don't know how reliable it is as far as bringing in sales. I'd be interested in seeing some numbers on it.

blissful goods

Etsy Shop Name: blissful goods
I sell: screenprinted prayerflags and clothing, felted beer bottle and can cozies, knitted and crocheted goodies for dreadlocks and etc, and other things i make from my plethora of skills. basically what i'm addicted to doing at any given moment!
1. How do I manage my shop’s finances? do nothing
2. How do I organize my paperwork? on my desk
3. Taxes make me: cry
4. My marketing plan is . . . ever changing
5. I keep track of mileage for taxes: false
6. My Etsy shop is a. . . part time job
7. Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: out of my home
8. Do you ever run sales in your shop? yes
9. This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. false
10. I believe marketing in showcases: never been in a showcase

BrendaVan

Etsy Shop Name: BrendaVan
I sell: Jewelry
How do I manage my shop’s finances? Excel
How do I organize my paperwork? File Folders
Taxes make me: crunch numbers
My marketing plan is . . . non-existent
I keep track of mileage for taxes: False
My Etsy shop is a. . . part-time job
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: out of my home
Do you ever run sales in your shop? No
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. True
I believe marketing in showcases: is worthless

Birds Are Beautiful

Etsy Shop Name: Birds Are Beautiful
I sell: Drawings of birds printed on cards, shirts, post-it notes, and bags.
How do I manage my shop’s finances? Excel
How do I organize my paperwork? File folders
Taxes make me: Crunch numbers
My marketing plan is . . . ever changing
I keep track of mileage for taxes: False
My Etsy shop is a. . . part time job
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: boutiques
Do you ever run sales in your shop? No
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. True
I believe marketing in showcases: never been in a showcase

WrenRetro

Etsy Shop Name: WrenRetro
I sell: Awesomeness in the form of vintage duds from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s!
How do I manage my shop’s finances? Calculator and Abacus
How do I organize my paperwork? Accordion Folder
Taxes make me: Pay lots of money so I can get a “tax credit” a la Dubya, free money? No.
My marketing plan is . . . Help gals look cute and have them tell their friends!
I keep track of mileage for taxes: Why?
My Etsy shop is an. . . online adventure!
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: Shirt off my back.
Do you ever run sales in your shop? You betcha.
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. Sure.
I believe marketing in showcases: Gets me, on average two hearts and no sales.

linzb

Etsy Shop Name: linzb
I sell: small ceramic pieces and other hand made art
How do I manage my shop’s finances? Paper and pencil
How do I organize my paperwork? everywhere
Taxes make me: cry
My marketing plan is . . . creative
I keep track of mileage for taxes: false
My Etsy shop is a. . . part time job
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: craft shows
Do you ever run sales in your shop? yes
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. true
I believe marketing in showcases: never been in a showcase

thebeehive

Etsy Shop Name: thebeehive
I sell: custom premade scrapbooks and unique paper crafts
How do I manage my shop’s finances? Do nothing
How do I organize my paperwork? everywhere
Taxes make me: say “no sweat!”
My marketing plan is . . . non-existant
I keep track of mileage for taxes: false
My Etsy shop is a. . . addiction
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: out of my home
Do you ever run sales in your shop? no
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. true
I believe marketing in showcases: never been in a showcase

KC Creative

Etsy Shop Name: KC Creative
I sell: Handcrafted Jewelry and Accessories
How do I manage my shop’s finances? excel
How do I organize my paperwork? file folders
Taxes make me: cry
My marketing plan is . . . non existent
I keep track of mileage for taxes: true
My Etsy shop is a. . . part time job
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: boutiques
Do you ever run sales in your shop? yes
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. true
I believe marketing in showcases: brings me views

Ann Wilkinson Photography

Etsy Shop Name: Ann Wilkinson Photography
I sell: Photography
How do I manage my shop’s finances? My memory and quicken
How do I organize my paperwork? File folders
Taxes make me: nauseous and shaky
My marketing plan is . . . relationship-oriented
I keep track of mileage for taxes: False, but mapquest is a great resource
My Etsy shop is a. . . part time and full time job
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: art and craft shows
Do you ever run sales in your shop? yes
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. False
I believe marketing in showcases: haven’t tried yet

Mamaziel

Etsy Shop Name: Mamaziel
I sell: baby and children clothing, blankets, etc.
How do I manage my shop’s finances? Excel
How do I organize my paperwork? Hmmm…piles J
Taxes make me: at this point, taxes are manageable, I’m a tiny operation
My marketing plan is . . . developing!
I keep track of mileage for taxes: no…
My Etsy shop is a. . . structured hobby, I’m too small to say it is a job and too involved to say it is a hobby, I’m in between
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: I don’t sell anywhere else, probably change as I evolve
Do you ever run sales in your shop? yes
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. False
I believe marketing in showcases: is not worth it for what I sell. Items with more mass appeal (jewelry) seem to benefit more from showcases (the main one) and the category ones as for as I can tell do not get as much traffic.

Sandpetals

Etsy Shop Name: Sandpetals
I sell: Handcrafted Jewelry
How do I manage my shop’s finances? Excel
How do I organize my paperwork? Manual and Computer files
Taxes make me: a bit crazy!
My marketing plan is . . . a learning experience
I keep track of mileage for taxes: Yes
My Etsy shop is a. . . part time job
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: None outside Etsy currently
Do you ever run sales in your shop? No
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. True
I believe marketing in showcases: I haven’t done it yet

EarlyBirdCreations

Etsy Shop Name: EarlyBirdCreations
I sell: jewelry
How do I manage my shop’s finances? Excel
How do I organize my paperwork? File folders and expandable diary
Taxes make me: call my accountant!
My marketing plan is . . . honestly I am just beginning to work on mine and am therefore exploring many different ways of gaining exposure.
I keep track of mileage for taxes: False, not really applicable
My Etsy shop is a. . . part time job but I probably devote as many hours to it as a full time job.
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: My two boutique stockists and the occasional market stall
Do you ever run sales in your shop? Not as yet.
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. True
I believe marketing in showcases: Creates exposure but not necessarily sales

monsterbugblankets

Etsy Shop Name: monsterbugblankets
I sell: Baby and Toddler Blankets, Quilts, and Toys.
How do I manage my shop’s finances? Paper and pencil
How do I organize my paperwork? File folders
Taxes make me: scream (actually they make me want to hide in bed!)
My marketing plan is . . . ever changing
I keep track of mileage for taxes: yes
My Etsy shop is a. . . part time job (and an addiction, too!)
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: out of my home
Do you ever run sales in your shop? no
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. true
I believe marketing in showcases: never been in a showcase

antb

Etsy Shop Name: antb
I sell: Pottery and More
How do I manage my shop’s finances? Excel
How do I organize my paperwork? File Folders
Taxes make me: cry
My marketing plan is . . . ever changing
I keep track of mileage for taxes: false
My Etsy shop is a. . . part time job
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: craft shows
Do you ever run sales in your shop? yes
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. true
I believe marketing in showcases: never been in a showcase

BeanyBird

Etsy Shop Name: BeanyBird
I sell: Original Artwork and will soon have more home accessories, cat toys and some children’s toys.
1. How do I manage my shop’s finances? Numbers (iWork)
2. How do I organize my paperwork? shoebox
3. Taxes make me: say “no sweat”
4. My marketing plan is . . . non-existent… for now. I will eventually get into this part.
5. I keep track of mileage for taxes: False
6. My Etsy shop is a. . . hobby
7. Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: out of my home
8. Do you ever run sales in your shop? Yes
9. This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. True
10. I believe marketing in showcases: is worthless. I participated in one for art and it may have brought me less than five new views!

Bead on a Wire--Jenspeaks

Etsy Shop Name: Bead on a Wire
I sell: Jewelry and other beaded accessories
How do I manage my shop’s finances? Excel
How do I organize my paperwork? File folders
Taxes make me: crunch numbers
My marketing plan is . . . ever changing
I keep track of mileage for taxes: false
My Etsy shop is a. . . part time job
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: out of my home
Do you ever run sales in your shop? yes
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. true
I believe marketing in showcases: is worthless

Veronicawillingham

Etsy Shop Name: Veronicawillingham
I sell:
How do I manage my shop’s finances? By hand.
How do I organize my paperwork? File folders
Taxes make me: Cringe…that’s why I have an accountant.
My marketing plan is . . . Always changing.
I keep track of mileage for taxes: Yes
My Etsy shop is a. . . Full time job.
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: At the Junior Symphony Guilds Annual Boutique.
Do you ever run sales in your shop? I do.
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. No.
I believe marketing in showcases: Brings me views and some sales.
Link to your Etsy shop:

relaxationworks

Etsy Shop Name: Relaxation works Skin & Spa Co.
I sell: Handmade bath and body products
How do I manage my shop’s finances? Excel
How do I organize my paperwork? File Folders
Taxes make me: Crazy
My marketing plan is . . . testing me at the moment.
I keep track of mileage for taxes: oh ya!!
My Etsy shop is a. . . blast and I love love love it!!
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: Small Indie Boutiques and Spa's
Do you ever run sales in your shop? Oh yes I do!! Big Ones
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. Nope, When I was nine I had a "thriving" candy business by buying at wholesale and reselling at retail. I believe marketing in showcases: gets you exposure.

paperpyro

Etsy Shop Name: paperpyro
I sell: Paper Embellishments for Scrapbooking and Candle’s
1. How do I manage my shop’s finances? I save all my receipts, and go from there…
2. How do I organize my paperwork? I keep all my paperwork in a milk crate, organize later!
3. Taxes make me: Confused! There's so much to write off, where do I start?
4. My marketing plan is . . . Offer a product that's totally unique & PROMOTE!!
5. I keep track of mileage for taxes: yes
6. My Etsy shop is a. . . part-time job/hobby
7. Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: Antique Stores
8. Do you ever run sales in your shop? yes
9. This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. nope
10. I believe marketing in showcases: yes, but we need a Etsy newsletter or magazine to market our stuff.. I'd be willing to pay for something like that. Only if I knew it was going to be seen by thousands of subscribers!

Craftabulous

Etsy Shop Name: Craftabulous
I sell: All kind of cute stylish accessories from key-chains and pins to earrings and jewelry .. also cards and supplies, almost anything hand made I can design and make my self
How do I manage my shop’s finances? do nothing
How do I organize my paperwork? shoebox
Taxes make me: scream
My marketing plan is . . . creative
I keep track of mileage for taxes: False
My Etsy shop is a. . . addiction
Outside of Etsy, my favorite place to sell is: craft shows
Do you ever run sales in your shop? Yes
This is my first entrepreneurial adventure. True
I believe marketing in showcases: never been in a showcase