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Creating a business on etsy. How to build your business on Etsy ?. Join and set up an account. Accept Terms of Use. Limitations/Guidelines. Etsy Guidelines: Everything on Etsy must be handmade, Vintage, or a Craft Supply
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Join and set up an account Accept Terms of Use
Limitations/Guidelines • Etsy Guidelines: Everything on Etsy must be handmade, Vintage, or a Craft Supply • Seller Guidelines: Maintain a Transparent Shop, Provide Great Customer Service, Respect the Community • Etsy Shops are Independent Business
Things to Consider • T-shirts (Size, Design) • Etsy fee ($0.20 USD for listing, 3.5% Transaction fee) • Shipping Costs
Customer Service • No hassle Returns for damaged merchandise • Money back guarantee!
Business Plan • Overview • Vision • Strategy • Action Plans
Overview What is your product? Custom T-shirts What will you name the store? Jessica’s Custom Shirts Background Information Ran a business on Etsy selling t-shirtsand became successful
Vision What is your goal? To expand the business from Etsy to a physical location. Where do you see the company in… 1 year? Store set up and ready to sell 3 years? Reach breakeven in sales 5 years? Make profit to invest/expand business
Strategy How will you make money? By selling t-shirts to the general public and providing tailoring services Where will you build the store? At an outlet that is reachable by many shoppers Who are your customers? Everyone
Action Plans What work needs to be done? -research prices and locations -rent land/location to set up store -buy materials and supplies -hire employees -add finishing touches to store -start selling