Hi everyone,
Are you interested in hiring photographers and other freelancers? When hiring outside help for your Etsy shop, find out how to craft an effective agreement and avoid common disputes and headaches: (www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/legal-tips-for-hiring-photographers-and/111145687280)
Lane Huerta sells fantastical capes for kids in her shop Lovelane Designs (lovelane.etsy.com). She also started selling wholesale, hired two employees, and expanded her product line to include wings, crowns, and DIY kits. Lane will be a guest on the forthcoming Etsy podcast. What questions do you have for her? Share them in the Forums for a chance to hear Lane answer your question on the air: (www.etsy.com/teams/7722/discussions/discuss/18313020/)
An organized inventory and streamlined shipping process will allow you to offer customers faster processing time and lower shipping prices. Check out three ways craft supply sellers can optimize their shipping process and inventory (www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/3-ways-craft-supply-sellers-can-optimize/96113011648).
Since graduating from art school, this ceramicist has built a successful business and community art space in Montreal, in less than three years. Find out more about Alicia from Etsy shop Beardbangs here: (www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/quit-your-day-job-beardbangs/113647117668).
Before you start a new production partnership, learn more about the different stages of production and the expenses you'll need to budget for. Read more about understanding production costs here: (www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/understanding-production-costs/114230388612)
Last but not least, Etsy is dedicated to helping creative business owners and that includes advocating for your rights with policymakers in government. Learn about our advocacy efforts and get involved here: (www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/be-your-own-champion/116247607160)
That’s all for this week! Please check back here next Monday for more news from Etsy and I hope you have a fabulous week!
Best,
Alexandra
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