We cover bookkeeping, tax and accounting issues for makers.
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WooCommerce doesn't track COGS natively. Learn your options — from plugins to dedicated manufacturing software — and why makers who produce their own products need a different approach.
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.
Does Shopify collect and remit sales tax for you — or is that still your job? A plain-English guide to marketplace facilitator laws for handmade sellers in 2026.
Running an Etsy shop doesn't have to be a one-person job. This guide covers how to add team members, understand each role, manage production partners, and keep your finances in order as your shop grows.
Etsy handles your storefront. It doesn't handle your books. Here's how to track expenses, calculate COGS, prepare for 1099-K, and choose the right bookkeeping software as an Etsy maker.
We show you how to generate your own UPC barcodes via Excel, software and other tools.
Etsy handles your storefront — but it doesn't handle your books. We compare the best accounting software for Etsy sellers in 2026, from maker-specific tools to general bookkeeping platforms.
If your handmade business sells physical products, Form 1125-A is how you report your cost of goods sold to the IRS. Here's exactly what each line means — and a worked example for makers.
Colorado's Retail Delivery Fee is $0.28 per order in 2026. Here's what Etsy and Shopify sellers need to know about who it applies to, the small seller exemption, and how to stay compliant.
What every Etsy seller needs to know in 2026 about Etsy Marketplace Sales Taxes and how the marketplace facilitator rules affect your filing obligations.
The weighted average cost method calculates inventory value by averaging purchase costs across all units on hand — here's how it works and why makers use it.
Not sure how the Etsy Payment Account page is calculated? Read our blog post for a complete rundown.
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