Hello all!
I am a Bitcoin enthusiast and volunteer for the Colorado Bitcoin Network. I specialize in merchant adoption, both online and in-person. My goal is to increase awareness and understanding of Bitcoin for all users, explain why you should accept cryptocurrency, and assist any merchant looking to begin or improve their acceptance. Whether you are looking to immediately convert Bitcoin to national currency or are willing to hold on to some or all of your Bitcoin revenue, I can help you find the best solutions currently available in the industry. Just post here or message me!
All questions are welcome, though my knowledge is primarily US-based. Examples: What is Bitcoin? Why accept Bitcoin? How do I convert it into USD (automatically or through manual sales)? How do I advertise Bitcoin acceptance on Etsy? How do I issue invoices (especially without manual calculation)? How do I account for sales with my existing POS and bookkeeping systems? What are the potential tax implications (basic overview, not legal or accounting advice)? How do I accept Bitcoin in-person (either in my shop or while doing trade shows)? Do I need a wallet and which one? How can I advertise my acceptance to the broader Bitcoin community? Where can I find "Bitcoin Accepted Here" promotional imagery and physical signs? Is it worth accepting other cryptocurrencies / altcoins?
It would be my pleasure to help expand Bitcoin adoption here on Etsy! It is really very easy to integrate it into your business, and, unlike credit cards or PayPal, it is free to accept (even with USD conversion at the moment), So, the real question is: Why NOT accept Bitcoin for your business today? :)
Sincerely,
Patrick Patton
coloradobitcoin.net
