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EP#14 - Can we turn a profit on Etsy in just two weeks? Fast Bucks Challenge (Part 1 of 2)


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Is it possible for us to turn a profit on Etsy in less that two weeks? Join us as we discuss our game plans as we start our very first Fast Bucks Challenge.

We attempt to setup an Etsy store in just two weeks. Is it possible to start an ecommerce business fast? Find out as we explore Etsy's platform on our 2 episode special.

Rules: 

1. Two week time limit.

2. £100 limit on spending. 

3. No limit on product offerings. No limit of the type of products. No limit on services offered.

Game Plans

  1. Benefits driven
  2. Avoid multiple skus and inventory risk
  3. Leveraging other businesses services e.g. custom t shirts, dropshipping 
  4. Things we’re not going to do:
    1. Packaging design. 
    2. Things that take too much time, long lead time activities.

Market Research

  1. Finding popular etsy categories and products
  2. Using trends
  3. Keyword Research

Listing design

  1. Images to use
  2. Copy and keyword input

Useful Links

List of Etsy Tools - https://marketingartfully.com/big-list-etsy-tools-resources/

Alura Chrome extension - https://www.alura.io/



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The Livelihood PodcastBy Entrepreneur Luke Emery & Product Designer Alex Peet