The Pros & Cons of Etsy vs. Shopify for Selling Online (Sell crafts, handmade & digital products)

On Dec 9, 2022

Are you wondering the pros & cons of Etsy vs. Shopify for selling your handmade goods online? In this video, I’m giving you a full overview of both Etsy and Shopify along with some of my thoughts as to which platform is the best for you. After watching, if you have any other questions about which e-commerce platform to choose, feel free to let me know down in the comments!

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⬇️ Get your bookkeeping templates from Paper + Spark:
https://paperandspark.com/shop/

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⬇️ Additional Resources mentioned in this video:

Get started on Etsy with 40 free listings: https://etsy.me/3SjsqDo

A Guide to Etsy fees: https://paperandspark.com/etsy-fees/

Etsy vs Shopify – how each platform handles sales tax: https://paperandspark.com/etsy-vs-shopify-handling-sales-tax/

Download a free step-by-step checklist of the financial & legal stuff you need to do to get set up properly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz1mkTeo2pM

Get a bookkeeping system to support you (made especially for physical product sellers!): https://paperandspark.com/shop/

How Paper + Spark spreadsheets work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtZ8buPc_Gk&t=102s

When to Worry about Taxes as a Handmade Seller: https://paperandspark.com/tax-workshop/

Read my blog post all about understanding online sales tax: https://paperandspark.com/salestax

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⬇️ Let’s connect:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paperandspark
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paperandspark
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paperandspark
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/paperandspark
Twitter: https://twitter.com/paperandspark

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👋 Hi! I’m Janet LeBlanc

I’m a Louisiana girl now living in South Carolina, a Certified Public Accountant, a serial-entrepreneur, and a mom of two. My passion is helping other creative women bring their entrepreneurial dreams to life with confidence. As an accountant and data nerd, I love creating tools + resources to help you achieve financial success in your biz and personal life.

Why should you listen to anything I have to say? Because I’ve been in your shoes! I started a handcrafted jewelry shop on Etsy back in 2011 as a side hustle from my accounting job. During my time in the handmade community, I heard a lot of the same frustrations and questions over and over. Concerns like, when am I supposed to register my shop? Do I have to charge sales tax to my customers? When do I claim this on my tax return? What sort of bookkeeping system am I supposed to use?!

In 2014, I finally united my love of handmade and accounting and founded Paper + Spark. In 2015, the first iteration of the Etsy Seller Spreadsheet debuted. This product completely changed the course of my entrepreneurial journey. Creating spreadsheets isn’t the sexiest or most glamorous product to design (although I like to think they’re pretty, for spreadsheets), but getting the chance to help creatives feel more confident about their money has been SO fulfilling and I am grateful to serve you today!

🌐 Visit Paper +: Spark to learn more:
https://paperandspark.com/

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#handmadebusiness #creativebusinessowner #onlinestore

The Ultimate Guide to Starting & Scaling a Handmade Shop: TBD youtube video link

How Paper + Spark spreadsheets work: How a Paper + Spark spreadsheet works

Financial checklist for Etsy sellers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz1mkTeo2pM

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⬇️ Let’s connect:

#etsyshop #shopify #handmadebusiness #creativebusinessowner

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