How to create an Etsy Workflow

As Etsy Shop owners we have so much stuff we have to do besides creating our products to sell.  It’s the behind the scenes work that most sellers, like me,  don’t really enjoy but it comes with the territory.Instead of running around every day trying to keep up with orders and marketing efforts, I have compiled a list of ways for you to create an Etsy Workflow.  This way you will be more organized and productive.  You will not have to worry about consistency in the workflow and outcome of your items.

Instead of running around every day trying to keep up with orders and marketing efforts, I have compiled a list of ways for you to create an Etsy Workflow.  This way you will be more organized and productive.  You will not have to worry about consistency in the workflow and outcome of your items.

Asana – cost : free

If you are looking for an awesome online project management tool, this is it! I use it for everything. As long as you have less than 15 members it’s free and it comes with an app you can download and take with you.

Here are it’s best features:

• TASKS – Easily create tasks for yourself or assign one to a teammate.
• PROJECTS – Organize your tasks into shared projects with others.
• SECTIONS – Sections let you customize Asana to match your workflows and add structure to any project.
• DUE DATES AND TIMES – Due dates ensure every task gets completed on time.
• ATTACHMENTS – Add files and images to any task or Conversation.
• TASK  + PROJECT CONVERSATIONS – Comment directly on a task, to clarify exactly what needs to be done.
• MY TASKS – Plan your day with a prioritized to-do list.
• CALENDARS – See any list of tasks on a Calendar to get a clear view of when work is due.

As you can see, this simple to use tool can be very useful!  It keeps all of my files, ideas, and images in one place and I love it.

17 Hats

This is a project management tool that looks pretty awesome if you are working with clients directly.  Lauren hooker of Elle & Co offers an in-depth look at how she uses 17 Hats to manage her client workflow.

Although this works best for managing a client directly and most Etsy sellers just sell a product and communicate inside the Etsy system, 17 Hats would work great if you sell design services or coaching through Etsy.  This was this tool can be used for better communication between buyer and seller.

Checklist

There is just something about pen, paper and checking off a list.  So I created a free printable for you to use.

Easy and straight forward. Fill in the client’s name and the task to be completed.

 

One of the most important traits in any business is consistency.  Put in the same amount of effort into every item you sell and not skip any step to get to the final product.

Tell me, how do you keep your Etsy workflow organized?