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SETTING UP
AN ETSY-BUSINESS FOR SELLING
YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE
To get your micro-business up and running, you can begin by presenting
your products online by starting an Etsy-shop. Etsy is the perfect place
for makers to sell handmade goods. It takes very little time to set up an
Etsy shop, and it has a low barrier of entry. While it is free to create an
account, you must pay a small fee for listing your item, and a transaction
fee upon a sale.
Here are the steps to take:
1. Create an Etsy account
In order to create a seller account, you must first have a consumer Etsy
account. Navigate to “Sign In” in the top right corner, and a dialogue box
for credentials will open. After signing in, next to the shopping cart in
the top right corner is a grey circle with a silhouette on it.
When you click on the circle, a drop-down menu gives you
an option to click on “Sell on Etsy.”
2. Add your picture and bio
By adding a brief bio and photo in your Etsy shop, you can show
potential customers the artisan behind the shop. This is a place where
sellers like to share their inspiration for what they do.
3. Enter Your Shop Preferences
Here, enter your shop preferences; language, shop country, shop
currency and whether your shop is your full-time income or not. When
finished, click “Save and continue” in the bottom right corner.
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