Etsy will begin collecting VAT on seller fees from European sellers later this year. VAT stands for Value Added Tax. Etsy is apparently required to collect the tax on seller fees but had chosen initially to pay sellers’ VAT itself. The Read more
In many fields, you no longer have to take a traditional path to success, as social networking sites and YouTube demonstrate. Now Etsy has a message for budding fashion designers: you can find success on its marketplace. Etsy created a Read more
Some people may find it strange to see Etsy courting manufacturers, given its strong brand as a marketplace for handmade items, with even vintage and supplies taking a back seat in terms of branding. But this week, Etsy invited manufacturers Read more
An article in Lifehacker caught our eye with the news that an Australian delivery firm is targeting Etsy sellers. Sendle is giving Etsy sellers a premium account – valued at $120/year – and promises cheaper rates. The Sendle website explains, “We tap Read more
Etsy is on a mission to grow its business. The marketplace’s CEO Chad Dickerson gave a presentation to Wall Street analysts last week to fill them in; based on his talk, here are 5 things you may not know about Read more
Sellers now give Etsy more money than they did 4 years ago but without the marketplace raising transaction fees. That’s because Etsy has created a new revenue stream through a line item called Seller Services that didn’t exist 4 years Read more
Etsy is looking for volunteers to help it test its mobile app for Android devices. By joining the Android Etsy Application Beta Program, users get access to the latest version of the Etsy mobile app. Note that the app is Read more
Etsy held a workshop this week to address questions about shipping. The marketplace invited sellers to post their questions and comments ahead of time on a dedicated discussion board thread, and then members of its shipping team responded. Among those Read more
Etsy became certified as a B Corporation in 2012, a designation for for-profit companies that meet “rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.” On Tuesday, Etsy CEO Chad Dickerson announced it has been recertified as a B Read more
Etsy expanded its Direct Checkout system to more European countries. Meanwhile, some sellers outside the US have only 2 weeks to opt out of Direct Checkout with integrated PayPal if they wish to use their own PayPal account independently. Direct Read more
