Bookkeeping & tax help for small manufacturers

We cover bookkeeping, tax and accounting issues for makers.

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The Complete Guide to Etsy User Roles: Adding Users and More

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.

· 10 min read

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Etsy Bookkeeping: Your Guide for Maker Success

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.

· 10 min read

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How to create your own UPC barcodes

We show you how to generate your own UPC barcodes via Excel, software and other tools.

· 6 min read

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Best Accounting Software for Etsy Sellers in 2024

We discuss the features you need to consider when selecting accounting software in 2024 as an Etsy seller.

· 11 min read

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How do I easily calculate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)? A step-by-step guide.

We show you the easy (and surefire way!) to calculate your Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) accurately and with a minimum of fuss.

· 20 min read

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The Colorado Retail Delivery Fee: What You Need to Know

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.

· 5 min read

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How does Etsy handle Marketplace Facilitator Tax? (updated for 2024)

What every Etsy seller needs to know in 2024 about Etsy Marketplace Sales Taxes.

· 2 min read

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How to calculate Cost of Goods Sold using the Weighted Average Method

We show you how to calculate your COGS using weighted (or rolling) averaging costs.

· 9 min read

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Understanding your Etsy Payment Account

Not sure how the Etsy Payment Account page is calculated? Read our blog post for a complete rundown.

· 6 min read

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What Is My Sales Tax ID Number?

We walk you through the reasons why it's important for your small business to have a sales tax ID (or EIN) number.

· 5 min read

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How to get a sales tax report from Etsy: The Step-by-Step Guide

Struggling with downloading the sales tax data you need from Etsy? We show you step by step how to access this important data for your handmade business.

· 9 min read

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How To Find Your Etsy Shipping Label Totals

We show you how to locate and download totals for your spend on Etsy shipping fees.

· 1 min read

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Schedule C: Your Easy Step By Step Instruction Guide

We show you how to complete and file your Schedule C form (1040) using simple step by step instructions.

· 23 min read

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What's the difference between perpetual and periodic inventory? A guide for small business

We explain, in simple terms, periodic and perpetual inventory systems and the pros and cons of each.

· 11 min read

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Why inventory based craft businesses should use the accrual method

We discuss how cash based accounting may not be the best option for your handmade business.

· 4 min read

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