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Najéla
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Is it good to work with Etsy markets through instagram?
Every time, I post a bracelet picture on social media people say to prompt it on Etsy markets or their own prompting business, I really want to work with someone who can help me bring my product out into the world.
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T.J. Worthy
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Ypsilanti, Michigan
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T.J.’s Answer
Hello Najéla!
I wouldn't trust the people offering to work with you on Instagram.
The people on Instagram aren't people you know well. So, they may not have the professionalism and transparency to work with you well.
It's important in business to work with others who are professional, honest, and trustworthy.
Setting up a business takes time and trial and error, but it's very rewarding to own something independently. Here are some articles that can help you start considering what you need & thinking about planning:
- How To Write the Perfect Business Plan in 9 Steps (2023) | https://www.shopify.com/blog/business-plan
- How to Start an Etsy Shop: Etsy Tips & Tricks | https://www.lizmarieblog.com/2013/07/etsy-tips-tricks-8-things-to-know-before-selling-on-etsy/
- Making money on Etsy: A guide to starting your own shop | https://eleganceandenchantment.com/how-to-start-your-own-etsy-shop/
- Start a Craft Business | https://www.food-life-design.com/start-craft-business/
Once you set up, you can do the following:
1. Have potential partners contact you via email, or a contact form. Set up a business email (on Gmail for instance).
2. Set up agreement terms. Make a contract. Have something legally binding. In a contract, you'll include things like:
** Pricing. Agree on payments. [How much are you going to give another person to develop your product? Does the person want extra compensation for any sales you make? Communicate and negotiate this thoroughly].
** Tasks and Dates. [List the things that they must do, and the things that you will do, maybe under a specific timeline].
Read these guides to help you with pricing and contracting with partners:
- How to take Commissions | https://www.creativebloq.com/advice/how-to-take-commissions
- Guide to Charging for Art | https://www.contrado.com/blog/how-much-to-charge-for-art/
- Guide to Writing a Contract | https://www.darkyellowdot.com/artist-contract/
- Artist Contracts and Agreements | https://www.magazine.artconnect.com/resources/guide-to-artist-contracts-and-agreements
Sending support as you plan for your business :)
I wouldn't trust the people offering to work with you on Instagram.
The people on Instagram aren't people you know well. So, they may not have the professionalism and transparency to work with you well.
It's important in business to work with others who are professional, honest, and trustworthy.
Setting up a business takes time and trial and error, but it's very rewarding to own something independently. Here are some articles that can help you start considering what you need & thinking about planning:
- How To Write the Perfect Business Plan in 9 Steps (2023) | https://www.shopify.com/blog/business-plan
- How to Start an Etsy Shop: Etsy Tips & Tricks | https://www.lizmarieblog.com/2013/07/etsy-tips-tricks-8-things-to-know-before-selling-on-etsy/
- Making money on Etsy: A guide to starting your own shop | https://eleganceandenchantment.com/how-to-start-your-own-etsy-shop/
- Start a Craft Business | https://www.food-life-design.com/start-craft-business/
Once you set up, you can do the following:
1. Have potential partners contact you via email, or a contact form. Set up a business email (on Gmail for instance).
2. Set up agreement terms. Make a contract. Have something legally binding. In a contract, you'll include things like:
** Pricing. Agree on payments. [How much are you going to give another person to develop your product? Does the person want extra compensation for any sales you make? Communicate and negotiate this thoroughly].
** Tasks and Dates. [List the things that they must do, and the things that you will do, maybe under a specific timeline].
Read these guides to help you with pricing and contracting with partners:
- How to take Commissions | https://www.creativebloq.com/advice/how-to-take-commissions
- Guide to Charging for Art | https://www.contrado.com/blog/how-much-to-charge-for-art/
- Guide to Writing a Contract | https://www.darkyellowdot.com/artist-contract/
- Artist Contracts and Agreements | https://www.magazine.artconnect.com/resources/guide-to-artist-contracts-and-agreements
Sending support as you plan for your business :)
Iesha Age
PACT rep
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Wilmington, North Carolina
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Iesha’s Answer
I believe working with ETSY through instagram is a great idea. I often shop on ETSY. Alot of shoppers like myself will search what i want under # on instagram and look for a website to purchase. That is a great way to build your clientele and also gain followers. You will be surprised the audience you will reach with having them both connected.
Thanks, can't wait to put this advice into action!
Najéla
Natali Markowitz
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Denver, Colorado
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Natali’s Answer
Etsy, Shopify, and other major commerce businesses are fantastic options for getting started with selling a product you've made yourself. It's essential to look into these companies and figure out what portion of your earnings they take, as well as what you can and cannot do. That being said, it's still an excellent way to boost the visibility of your products.