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We cover bookkeeping, tax and accounting issues for makers.
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Amazon now offers embedded QuickBooks access in Seller Central. But is giving Amazon direct access to your financial data the right move? Here's what you need to know — and a different way to connect your accounting without sharing everything.
The Shopify QuickBooks Connector just forced a major update — and makers are watching their orders fail to sync, customer data vanish, and COGS calculations break. Here's what went wrong, when it makes sense (and doesn't), and a better path for product-based businesses.
QuickBooks is excellent accounting software — but it wasn't built for makers who manufacture products. Here's an honest look at what it does well, where it breaks down for small manufacturers, and how to build a system that actually works.
Curious about QuickBooks Spreadsheet Sync? Learn what it can (and can't) do — plus when it's time to switch to a simpler inventory solution like Craftybase.
Discover how tariffs impact you as an American Etsy seller & learn strategies to reduce costs, adjust pricing, and manage bookkeeping to keep your shop thriving in the face of uncertainty.
We discuss the new Shopify marketplace facilitator taxes for 2025 and how Shopify sellers can ensure they stay tax compliant.
Managing an Etsy shop can be overwhelming, especially as it grows. In this guide, we’ll cover using multiple user accounts to distribute workload efficiently, and adopting best practices for team communication and role management.
Discover essential bookkeeping tips for Etsy sellers to manage finances effectively! Learn about inventory tracking, utilizing software like QuickBooks and Craftybase, understanding Etsy fees, and hiring financial help. Perfect for makers aiming for profitability and growth.
We show you how to generate your own UPC barcodes via Excel, software and other tools.
We discuss the features you need to consider when selecting accounting software in 2024 as an Etsy seller.
We show you the easy (and surefire way!) to calculate your Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) accurately and with a minimum of fuss.
This blog post discusses Colorado's Retail Delivery Fee (RDF). It includes information on what the tax is for, how it works, and who needs to be aware of it.
What every Etsy seller needs to know in 2025 about Etsy Marketplace Sales Taxes.
We show you how to calculate your COGS using weighted (or rolling) averaging costs.
Not sure how the Etsy Payment Account page is calculated? Read our blog post for a complete rundown.
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