February: Getting Down to Business
This month, we’ll focus on taxes and finances. See all content in this series.
Online Labs Schedule
February 8, 4-5 p.m. ET: Discussing PayPal’s 1099-k with Outright. Watch the recording here.
February 15, 5:30-6 p.m. ET: Starting Your Creative Business with Craftcation speaker Lauren Venell. Join guest host Lauren Venell, a speaker at the upcoming Craftification conference, artists, designer and published author, for a Q&A session on the legal and financial aspects to consider when starting a business. Watch the recording here.
Can’t make it? Not to worry, all the sessions will be recorded so you can watch them later.
Related Articles
The PayPal 1099-K: Don’t Fear It: Tax time is on the horizon. Etsy’s bookkeeping partner, Outright, will share straightforward tips for the small business owner. Look for it on January 30, 2012.
Business Growth: Separate Your Personal and Business Finances: Look for it on February 6, 2012.
U.S. Tax Basics: Employer Identification Number: Etsy seller and financial expert JJMFinance explains the ins and outs of registering your business. Look for it on February 9, 2012.
Budgeting Basics: 12-Month Financial Plan: JMMFinance is back with tips for determining your budget for the year. Look for it on February 14, 2012.
Join the Discussion
Have questions about taxes? You might want to visit the Etsy U.S. Tax, Bookkeeping, and Business License Team or Canadian Tax Team forums to ask the community.
Online Labs in French:
In February, we will be hosting Online Labs for French speakers. There will be Newbie Chats throughout the month, and a Translation Lab focusing on how to enroll and translate your shop in a second language. If you speak French and would like to find out more about certain features on Etsy, be sure to tune in and ask your questions live!
About the Online Labs


113 comments
Sign in to add your ownSunnyDayVintage says:
Vintage seller chat? Sounds fun!
1 year ago
AZCreativeStudio says:
I wish I could be a part of this!
1 year ago
TheBloomingThread says:
signing up for special seller topics! love to hear what youve got for us Danielle :)
1 year ago
fantasyfloorplans says:
I've never signed up for one of these. Sounds interesting.
1 year ago
AliKan says:
Must do, sounds interesting.
1 year ago
evenhoward says:
Looking forward to it, especially seller success and the how-to chats. If it hasnt been done already, it would be great to have this schedule in google calendar. I often miss the chats because I'm in varied time zones and don't have an efficient way to keep track...
1 year ago
Iammie says:
Thanks for the info.
1 year ago
evenhoward says:
I'll clarify that if etsy used a google public calendar, I could subscribe to it with one click, rather than the 5 screens it takes to add a single event through live stream. Is there an easier version like this already?
1 year ago
cgavagan says:
What time zone are these scheduled?
1 year ago
MootiDesigns says:
Great info. Wish I could attend!
1 year ago
LucyKatieSally says:
Sign me up. Very interested in learning all I can, esp. about vintage selling.
1 year ago
VintageEyeFashion says:
Lots of great topics! I will be attending a few! Thanks!
1 year ago
WhisperingOak says:
Thanks for the calendar
1 year ago
LMRPhotography2 says:
It's unfortunate that these are all scheduled during ( west coast and mountain time ) our work day.
1 year ago
SkateBetty says:
i will be there for some of these labs for sure! Keep making these!
1 year ago
zwzzy says:
Oh yay! I've missed so many chats since the VLabs went down. Vintage chat, woo hoo!
1 year ago
TheIDconnection says:
Yes Vintage Chat all the way.....
1 year ago
LaAlicia says:
yay! looking forward to it...so glad class it back in session!
1 year ago
daniellexo says:
Hi all! Timezone is Eastern (ET). And all the sessions will be recorded so you can watch later. Keep an eye on the Online Labs page, as we often have special sessions in the evening. We'll also be adding labs hosted by our international admin, soon.
1 year ago
Dynette666 says:
Hello, where can I find these sessions on here? Do you have to sign up? Thank you
1 year ago
UniquesewingBoutique says:
Looking forward to the sessions. Thanks
1 year ago
JudiBlumberg says:
oh this is wonderful I would love to be critiqued Is Friday (just not this Friday) a possibility? My digital photography course is on Tuesdays . Thanks
1 year ago
Meccascraps says:
I am super excited...missed the chats for today, so I'll see you tomorrow:) thanks
1 year ago
divelegant says:
new to the chats and looking forward to the informative networking here.
1 year ago
rambleswithreese says:
I love the Online labs. I'll be listening!
1 year ago
KayCummingsArt says:
Thanks! I'll be listening, too!!!
1 year ago
seawillowherbs says:
The online labs Rock! Thank you so much ETsy!!
1 year ago
VintageHaven says:
I wish some of these events were held in the evening so those of us that have day jobs and do Etsy part time could participate.
1 year ago
onceuponabox says:
I agree. I thought there would be some night classes.
1 year ago
CardsNMore0005 says:
I also thought they would be in the evening. Bummer!
1 year ago
thecraftpatch says:
I was just thinking the same thing....would love for them to be in the evenings so some of that work during the day could still participate! How about it......can you make some in the evenings?
1 year ago
kiwichris says:
so pleased to see these back, I have missed them as they are so helpful. Will be tuning in from Australia when the time is right...
1 year ago
IronicIcons says:
YEAH! YEAH!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!
1 year ago
kiwichris says:
http://www.timezoneconverter.com/cgi-bin/tzc.tzc I found this time converter link to help if you are having trouble converting New York time to your local.
1 year ago
TinyArmour says:
These look great. I'd love to hear the advice comments on different shops.
1 year ago
TinyArmour says:
These look great! I'd love to hear the shop critiques.
1 year ago
MentalBaggage says:
I will try my best to participate and listen in, but I too have a day job and another business that I run. Just call me a workaholic!
1 year ago
thevintagehopechest says:
Excited to join the Vintage Seller Chat!!
1 year ago
judysnerdglass says:
I am excited about the newbies chat. I have so many questions as to how I can better my shop and get more traffic.
1 year ago
Manjuzaka says:
NICE!
1 year ago
Diannasdiapercakes says:
I will try to attend, never went to one, and I have been selling for over a year! There is always time for learning.
1 year ago
storybeader says:
this looks great - until I saw what times you meet. All in the late afternoon, when I'm working. Anything at night?
1 year ago
TypeCraftCollectible says:
Hope to attend!
1 year ago
BitchinKitschKitchen says:
These sound exciting. I've only been here for 2 weeks (but just made my second sale! Yay!) So glad the sessions will be recorded as I'm in Central time zone & work during the day. Where on the site do I find the recordings? Thanks
1 year ago
BonTonShoppe says:
Looking forward to this! Loving the times, right during my kids nap times :)
1 year ago
SewVintageSewRetro says:
I'm just starting out. Need all the help I can get! These sound great.
1 year ago
retapadilla1 says:
I have been knitting for a long time, I am venturing into knitting swim suits for the ladies. I need help to get them seen. I live in Hawaii and have been here for 16 months. This is where my inspiration came from. Please give me some pointers to market them. Thanks for your time. Reta Padilla
1 year ago
OhEdith says:
I'm with the other workaholics :) wish there were evening chats....will do my best to try to get some time to attend. But at least we can watch the reruns! :)
1 year ago
hippywife says:
This all sounds great, but I'm on Central time and am at work during these hours. Any chance of getting schedules for those of us in other time zones?
1 year ago
hippywife says:
I know I can watch these later as recorded, but some are chats apparently.
1 year ago
overDAcrib says:
Can't wait !
1 year ago
ChampagnewithDayla says:
Hi, I am interested in the newbie seller chat but I should like to confirm the time./ I am in Melbourne Australia. If the chat is thursday at 5-5.30pm what time would it be for me and how to I access it please? Dayla
1 year ago
TheTerrariumShop says:
It would be awesome if these were offered at a later time to include the west coast crowd.
1 year ago
UncommonUsefuls says:
This will be so helpful to me. Just wish I knew how to do live streaming and live chat. Guess it's time to learn. I'm a newbie, and I don't have a lot of inventory, so I pay more attention to my work rather than my shop. Your labs should make that process easier for me. You Etsy people are on the ball !!!
1 year ago
forgetmenotdreams says:
Really looking forward to these even if I have to watch them later! Having access to transcripts would be great too!
1 year ago
julsofparadise says:
Oh Goody, Im excited! I'll keep my eyes open for the Shop Critiques. Hopefully I can borrow some advice to give me ideas to freshen up my shop!
1 year ago
ColdPorcelainArt says:
Help!! How do you sign up for this labs?
1 year ago
fussguss says:
This is a wonderful way to get engaged!
1 year ago
Jackie11326 says:
I also would like to sign up to see these lab, I have lots of questions!
1 year ago
CutieThingzOnline says:
Mondays, tuesdays & thursdays Im most looking forward to...
1 year ago
MonSacreCoeur says:
Who says an old dog can't learn new tricks? I'll make a point to be there or at least watch the recording. Thank you for providing continuing education to help shop owners improve our businesses.
1 year ago
TipTopCrafts says:
Good idea! Sounds like great motivation to work harder in the shop.
1 year ago
BowMoBBB says:
Great info . . . can't wait. Will definitely be watching. Thx
1 year ago
RhondasOriginals says:
The topics look interesting! Thanks for the schedule!
1 year ago
RoyalCityAntiques says:
I see all the E-Mails from ETSY. now just to have time to pop in on some of the schooling labs. they appear helpful, how ever i NEED HELP right now_ i am confused as to just what it takes to make a sale. for me i appear to have good pics. items priced . and take Paypal, or money order. I would like to be a member of a Team. So as i have my peers for mentoring. Please help me...i love this ETSY. I looks like a very good system.
1 year ago
LMRPhotography2 says:
It's unfortunate that those of us that work during the day and are in a different time zone cannot do this live. Seems very unfair to those us not on EST. I would love be able to so some of these LIVE not on a rebroadcast later. Evenings would be great.
1 year ago
jamielovell says:
Great news! I love how Etsy supports it's shop owners :)
1 year ago
redostrich says:
I wish I got to have Etsy chats in real life too! :o)
1 year ago
SeamstressInSeattle says:
Thanks for the new schedule!
1 year ago
GoldenDaysAntiques says:
Thanks for recording these! I always forget to check in in real time.
1 year ago
kupra says:
Looking forward ! Thanks!
1 year ago
HoneyYourHome says:
Thank you for the schedule. Would love to have a critique of my shop.
1 year ago
AmericanOutback says:
I can't thank you enough for recording these....I want to see them all. But time gets away from me, so the recordings are gold!
1 year ago
galleros says:
I would love to have a critique of my shop. I really NEED HELP right now. I am confused as to just what it takes to make sales again. It appears to me that I have good picks or items prices. I take Pay pal only. I would like to be a member of this Team. So as I have my peers for mentoring. Thanks for your help...I love ETSY very much; It looks like a very good system. I will do my best to try to get some time to attend. Wish at least if I can watch the reruns! Where on the site do I find the recordings? Thanks :) Osnat Fuchs
1 year ago
mattanandrakwang says:
Looks like a good team here.I'm learning to be part of ETSY seller.
1 year ago
HamlinDesign says:
Soooo much to learn, so many incredible items for sale, so much talent in one place, so many interesting people, so much energy!! Wow!! I'm trying to take it all in, but I have to stop and take a breath sometimes even if I don't want to!!
1 year ago
marcgounard says:
Thanks...how can you not be successful after all that help...just need time and more time!!!
1 year ago
organicpinklady says:
I've been to a couple of them, peeps, and they're super informative and useful :) See yous there!
1 year ago
TinyArtbyJMullin says:
I'd love to have a shop critique. My shop needs a little sprucing up these days!
1 year ago
scoutandrescue says:
Oh, yea! Just in time for gray weather & dull flat bluish whites. I need the help. :-) thank you!
1 year ago
8pointdesign says:
Can I just say that the chalkboard is FANTASTIC? Oh yes, it is! (-;
1 year ago
WhistlingRose says:
:)
1 year ago
bobbidiboo says:
I am so ready to go to the next level this year! It is going to be great!
1 year ago
newhopebeading says:
Yay Labs are back... we missed you over the holidays. Hope you guys had a great holiday!
1 year ago
BabbidgePatch says:
This is great - will try to make it!
1 year ago
mabelmartinez says:
Sound wonderful but a bit difficult to attend any on the present schedule...
1 year ago
sandcanyonjewelry says:
Oh, do I need this! Thanks.
1 year ago
VoilaDesigns says:
I could really use a shop makeover! Any help would be great!
1 year ago
bazketmakr says:
i hope i can attend some of these, they sound wonderful!
1 year ago
RouDesigns says:
Very nice! Thanks!
1 year ago
LANCERIKA says:
Time for some Etsy action! still learning:))
1 year ago
peanutoak says:
Sign me up! want to know...:)
1 year ago
graceandprovidence says:
As a newcomer to Etsy I'm keen to learn from the pros! Hoping to get some great tips. Thank you .
1 year ago
IRONWORKER says:
Looking forward to the Labs, as a newbee, sure can use the help! Thanks
1 year ago
PESHTEMAL says:
that sounds exciting :) need to watch all recorded sessions :)
1 year ago
KnitWitBoutique says:
Being new to Etsy selling means a strong need- to- know of photo taking, arranging shop, promoting, etc., etc. I will definitely be attending or watching the past recorded sessions.
1 year ago
detailinminiature says:
very excited, thanks for the info!
1 year ago
veenessflytrip says:
How do I tune in? : )
1 year ago
organicpinklady says:
Here's the link, veenessflytrip: http://www.etsy.com/community/online-labs
1 year ago
JFiorz says:
Written in my agenda!!
1 year ago
whanserd says:
looking foward to being a part
1 year ago
alankarshilpa says:
I am glad that they can be watched later. I need the critique your shop. Thanks for the post on cohesiveness.
1 year ago
evildoodle says:
sounds good
1 year ago
Nazima Banka from nazimabanka says:
lookin' forward to it:)
1 year ago
Meg Johnson from meggiebabe says:
Definitely going to tune in! Thanks :)
1 year ago
Kathryn Greenwald from SweetBohemianLife says:
On my list of important things to do! Thank you!!
1 year ago
mandi narvaez from MandisJewelry says:
:)
1 year ago
Joan Irene from Windleaves says:
delighted to be joining you . It all sounds great !! Best Wishes Joan Irene
1 year ago
junkgarden from junkgarden says:
Lots of great topics.
1 year ago
Fate from Madebyfate says:
Thanks for the info :)
1 year ago
Libertad from gmalib327 says:
I will not be able to join but I will watch later as all these online labs are so helpful. Thanks
1 year ago
Dana Deligny from Generationsfarm says:
I wish I could be a part of this but with dial up... Sucks!
1 year ago
June Springmeyer from YESTERYEARCREATIONS says:
Great idea....thanks for your help....I need to know how I can get more shoppers to find my listings.. Will try to get on line to get as much info as I can.... Thanks so much June Yesteryear Creations
1 year ago