Starting an Etsy shop can be one of the most rewarding and creative ways to turn your hobby into a thriving side hustle. Whether you’re a crafter, baker, vintage treasure hunter, or digital product creator, Etsy offers a built-in audience and user-friendly platform for new entrepreneurs.
But launching your business successfully takes more than just uploading a few items and waiting for sales to roll in. With competition fierce and customer expectations high, the key to standing out and making money is preparation.
Here’s your complete Etsy starter checklist—created with insights and research assistance from ChatGPT—to help you launch your shop the right way and jumpstart your side hustle with confidence.
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