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Why More Etsy Listings Won’t Fix Your Sales Problem

🛑 Why More Products Won’t Fix Your Etsy Sales Problem

And what to focus on instead if you want consistent sales without burning out

If your sales have slowed down lately, you might be thinking…

“I ...

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🛍️ 20 Untapped Etsy Niches for 2026

🛍️ 20 Untapped Etsy Niches for 2026 (That Are in High Demand but Low Competition) 

 

Let’s talk Etsy trends — not the overdone, “everyone’s already doing it” trends, but the hidden gems. The little ...

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15 Autumn 2025 Handmade Product Trends That Will Boost Your Sales on Etsy (and Beyond)

🎧 Listen to this blog post as a Podcast instead - 15 Autumn Trends for 2025 Handmade Sellers Need to Know

🍁 Want to get ahead with your autumn product ideas and boost your handmade sales this season?...

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Heather’s Handmade Business Journey: From Doubt to Dream Orders

🎧 Listen to this blog post as a Podcast instead -  'The perfect journey' for our HBSA Student Heather

💙 'The perfect journey' for Heather and we want it to be for you too!

💬 Steph chats with Heather...

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📈 Marketing has changed since 2020. Here's what's working now (backed by research) ✅

🎧 Listen to this blog post as a Podcast instead: #45 - Marketing has changed since 2020. Here's what's working now (backed by research)

📱 Marketing as we used to know it has changed! If you've notice...

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🎙️ Interview with Charly Bee Designs: From Passion to Full-Time Handmade Success 🎙️

 

🎧 Listen to this blog post as a Podcast instead: #38 Crafting Success: Charly's Journey to Niche Mastery and Business Resilience

 

 

 


 

Introduction The world of handmade business is an e...

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🪂 Crafting Success: Charly's Journey to Niche Mastery and Business Resilience 🪂

🎧 Listen to this blog post as a Podcast instead: #38 Crafting Success: Charly's Journey to Niche Mastery and Business Resilience

 

 


 

 

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🚀 How Joining HBSA Boosted Vicky's Conversion Rate From 0.2% to 5.4% - An interview with HBSA student Vicky 🚀

🎧 Listen to this blog post as a Podcast instead: #28 How Joining HBSA Boosted Vicky's Conversion Rate From 0.2% to 5.4% -  An interview with HBSA student Vicky

👉 Join me as I chat with handmade busin...

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🤳 🤔 What is a social media home hub and how do you find yours? 💻

🎧 Listen to this blog post as a Podcast instead: #26 - What is a social media home hub and how do you find yours?

 

💙 In this episode of the 'How to Be a Handmade Boss' podcast, Steph introduces the...

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🥰 Discover Why Leigh Calls The HBSA a "Business Hug" for Students 🤗

🎧 Listen to this blog post as a Podcast instead Discover Why Leigh Calls The HBSA a "Business Hug" for Students

💙 We delve into the compelling story of handmade business 'Viva La Diva', a maverick br...

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