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SUMMARY:Etsy Best Practices\, Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Session 2 of our four part Etsy Best Practices happens on Friday. If you missed the first session\, a link to the recording is below! \nAre you an artisan or craftsman looking to boost your online sales and grow your presence on Etsy?  Join our in-depth workshop\, “Etsy Best Practices\,” designed to help you unlock the full potential of your Etsy shop.  Whether you’re new to the platform or looking to enhance your current business\, these sessions will provide actionable insights\, tips\, and strategies tailored to creative entrepreneurs. \nEach session will cover critical aspects of selling on Etsy\, from optimizing product listings and navigating SEO\, to crafting engaging product descriptions and leveraging Etsy’s promotional tools. Learn best practices from seasoned sellers\, discover ways to connect with a larger audience\, and get expert guidance on customer service\, pricing\, and shipping solutions to boost your shop’s performance. Take the guesswork out of selling and transform your passion into a thriving online business.  \nRegister Here \n📍 This webinar will be presented on Zoom\n📅 First workshop session: Friday\, May 15\, 2026\n⏰ 12 pm PST / 1 pm MST / 2 pm CST / 3 pm EST\n#️ Session 2 of 4. When you’re registered for 1\, you’re registered for all. \nSession 1 recording: https://ntv.bz/Etsy_BP_Rec1 \n💰 This workshop are made possible through support from the Small Business Administration\, USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, and the Elevate Initiative. 💰 See less
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/etsy-best-practices-session-2/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Selling on Etsy - Carson
DESCRIPTION:The IDRS Acorn Project and the Washoe TANF program has teamed up to help you launch your e-commerce journey.  The Acorn Project will visit eight Washoe TANF sites in California and Nevada over four weeks during June and July teaching you how to launch an Etsy store.  But this workshop is not just for Native artisans and crafts people.  Anybody selling a physical or digital product will learn critical skills to build better listings to help you sell more for more money. \nIn the workshop you will learn how to turn your handmade products into professional Etsy listings that attract buyers and help your work stand out online. In Selling on Etsy\, you’ll learn how to write stronger product titles and descriptions\, use storytelling and keywords to improve visibility\, and create listings that reflect the quality\, meaning\, and authenticity behind your work. Participants will also learn how to use ChatGPT as a simple tool to help create polished Etsy listings faster and with more confidence. \nSelling on Etsy at the Washoe TANF’s Carson office will take place on Monday\, June 15th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.  Registration is open to all community members and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button above and fill in your information. \nThe Workshop will be held at Washoe Native TANF which is located at 2310 S. Carson St. in Carson City\, Nevada. \nFor more information\, please contact our community host Rueben Vasquez at 775-782-6320 ext. 51308 or at RuebenVasquez@washoetanf.org. \nYou can also reach out to Lynn Wilson from the IDRS Acorn Project at lynn@idrsinc.org. \nAbout your presenter: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 20 years\, working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic\, and social research related to economic development. For the past four years\, she has been on staff at IAIA teaching  Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A. and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Hulbert\, OK\, with her husband\, Clint.
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/selling-on-etsy-carson/
LOCATION:Private: Washoe Native TANF (Carson)\, 401 Washoe Street\, Carson City\, NV\, 89703\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Workshops
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SUMMARY:Selling on Etsy - Douglas
DESCRIPTION:The IDRS Acorn Project and the Washoe TANF program has teamed up to help you launch your e-commerce journey.  The Acorn Project will visit eight Washoe TANF sites in California and Nevada over four weeks during June and July teaching you how to launch an Etsy store.  But this workshop is not just for Native artisans and crafts people.  Anybody selling a physical or digital product will learn critical skills to build better listings to help you sell more for more money. \nIn the workshop you will learn how to turn your handmade products into professional Etsy listings that attract buyers and help your work stand out online. In Selling on Etsy\, you’ll learn how to write stronger product titles and descriptions\, use storytelling and keywords to improve visibility\, and create listings that reflect the quality\, meaning\, and authenticity behind your work. Participants will also learn how to use ChatGPT as a simple tool to help create polished Etsy listings faster and with more confidence. \nSelling on Etsy at the Washoe TANF’s Douglas office will take place on Tuesday\, June 16th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.  Registration is open to all community members and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button above and fill in your information. \nThe Workshop will be held at Washoe Native TANF which is located at 1248 Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville\, Nevada. \nFor more information\, please contact our community host Rueben Vasquez at 775-782-6320 ext. 51308 or at RuebenVasquez@washoetanf.org. \nYou can also reach out to Lynn Wilson from the IDRS Acorn Project at lynn@idrsinc.org. \nAbout your presenter: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 20 years\, working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic\, and social research related to economic development. For the past four years\, she has been on staff at IAIA teaching  Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A. and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Hulbert\, OK\, with her husband\, Clint.
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/selling-on-etsy-douglas/
LOCATION:Washoe Native TANF (Gardnerville)\, 1248 Waterloo Lane\, Gardnerville\, NV\, 89410\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Workshops
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SUMMARY:Selling on Etsy - Stockton
DESCRIPTION:The IDRS Acorn Project and the Washoe TANF program has teamed up to help you launch your e-commerce journey.  The Acorn Project will visit eight Washoe TANF sites in California and Nevada over four weeks during June and July teaching you how to launch an Etsy store.  But this workshop is not just for Native artisans and crafts people.  Anybody selling a physical or digital product will learn critical skills to build better listings to help you sell more for more money. \nIn the workshop you will learn how to turn your handmade products into professional Etsy listings that attract buyers and help your work stand out online. In Selling on Etsy\, you’ll learn how to write stronger product titles and descriptions\, use storytelling and keywords to improve visibility\, and create listings that reflect the quality\, meaning\, and authenticity behind your work. Participants will also learn how to use ChatGPT as a simple tool to help create polished Etsy listings faster and with more confidence. \nSelling on Etsy at the Washoe TANF’s Stockton office will take place on Tuesday\, June 29th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.  Registration is open to all community members and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button above and fill in your information. \nThe Workshop will be held at Washoe Native TANF which is located at 3620 W. Hammer Lane in Stockton\, California. \nFor more information\, please contact our community host Yunuen Navarro at 209-461-6304 ext. 52011. \nYou can also reach out to Lynn Wilson from the IDRS Acorn Project at lynn@idrsinc.org. \nAbout your presenter: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 20 years\, working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic\, and social research related to economic development. For the past four years\, she has been on staff at IAIA teaching  Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A. and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Hulbert\, OK\, with her husband\, Clint.
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/selling-on-etsy-stockton/
LOCATION:Washoe Native TANF (Stockon)\, 3620 W. Hammer Lane\, Stockton\, CA\, 95219\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Workshops
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SUMMARY:Selling on Etsy - Grass Valley
DESCRIPTION:The IDRS Acorn Project and the Washoe TANF program has teamed up to help you launch your e-commerce journey.  The Acorn Project will visit eight Washoe TANF sites in California and Nevada over four weeks during June and July teaching you how to launch an Etsy store.  But this workshop is not just for Native artisans and crafts people.  Anybody selling a physical or digital product will learn critical skills to build better listings to help you sell more for more money. \nIn the workshop you will learn how to turn your handmade products into professional Etsy listings that attract buyers and help your work stand out online. In Selling on Etsy\, you’ll learn how to write stronger product titles and descriptions\, use storytelling and keywords to improve visibility\, and create listings that reflect the quality\, meaning\, and authenticity behind your work. Participants will also learn how to use ChatGPT as a simple tool to help create polished Etsy listings faster and with more confidence. \nSelling on Etsy at the Washoe TANF’s Grass Valley office will take place on Wednesday\, July 1st from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.  Registration is open to all community members and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button above and fill in your information. \nThe Workshop will be held at Washoe Native TANF which is located at 420 Sierra College Dr.\, #220 in Grass Valley\, California. \nFor more information\, please contact our community host _____. \nYou can also reach out to Lynn Wilson from the IDRS Acorn Project at lynn@idrsinc.org. \nAbout your presenter: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 20 years\, working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic\, and social research related to economic development. For the past four years\, she has been on staff at IAIA teaching  Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A. and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Hulbert\, OK\, with her husband\, Clint.
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/selling-on-etsy-grass-valley/
LOCATION:Washoe Native TANF (Grass Valley)\, 420 Sierra College Dr.\, #220\, Grass Valley\, 95945\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Workshops
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SUMMARY:Selling on Etsy - Alameda
DESCRIPTION:The IDRS Acorn Project and the Washoe TANF program has teamed up to help you launch your e-commerce journey.  The Acorn Project will visit eight Washoe TANF sites in California and Nevada over four weeks during June and July teaching you how to launch an Etsy store.  But this workshop is not just for Native artisans and crafts people.  Anybody selling a physical or digital product will learn critical skills to build better listings to help you sell more for more money. \nIn the workshop you will learn how to turn your handmade products into professional Etsy listings that attract buyers and help your work stand out online. In Selling on Etsy\, you’ll learn how to write stronger product titles and descriptions\, use storytelling and keywords to improve visibility\, and create listings that reflect the quality\, meaning\, and authenticity behind your work. Participants will also learn how to use ChatGPT as a simple tool to help create polished Etsy listings faster and with more confidence. \nSelling on Etsy at the Washoe TANF’s Alameda office will take place on Wednesday\, July 9th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.  Registration is open to all community members and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button above and fill in your information. \nThe Workshop will be held at Washoe Native TANF which is located at 985 Atlantic Ave.\, Ste. 100 in Alameda\, California. \nFor more information\, please contact our community host Isaac Ochoa-Castaneda at 510-873-8223 ext. 51905. \nYou can also reach out to Lynn Wilson from the IDRS Acorn Project at lynn@idrsinc.org. \nAbout your presenter: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 20 years\, working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic\, and social research related to economic development. For the past four years\, she has been on staff at IAIA teaching  Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A. and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Hulbert\, OK\, with her husband\, Clint.
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/selling-on-etsy-alameda/
LOCATION:Washoe Native TANF (Alameda)\, 985 Atlantic Ave.\, Suite #100\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Workshops
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SUMMARY:Selling on Etsy - San Jose
DESCRIPTION:The IDRS Acorn Project and the Washoe TANF program has teamed up to help you launch your e-commerce journey.  The Acorn Project will visit eight Washoe TANF sites in California and Nevada over four weeks during June and July teaching you how to launch an Etsy store.  But this workshop is not just for Native artisans and crafts people.  Anybody selling a physical or digital product will learn critical skills to build better listings to help you sell more for more money. \nIn the workshop you will learn how to turn your handmade products into professional Etsy listings that attract buyers and help your work stand out online. In Selling on Etsy\, you’ll learn how to write stronger product titles and descriptions\, use storytelling and keywords to improve visibility\, and create listings that reflect the quality\, meaning\, and authenticity behind your work. Participants will also learn how to use ChatGPT as a simple tool to help create polished Etsy listings faster and with more confidence. \nSelling on Etsy at the Washoe TANF’s San Jose office will take place on Wednesday\, July 8th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.  Registration is open to all community members and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button above and fill in your information. \nThe Workshop will be held at Washoe Native TANF which is located at 2480 N. First Street\, Ste. 140 in San Jose\, California. \nFor more information\, please contact our community host Maria Pereida at 408-433-1000 ext. 51708. \nYou can also reach out to Lynn Wilson from the IDRS Acorn Project at lynn@idrsinc.org. \nAbout your presenter: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 20 years\, working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic\, and social research related to economic development. For the past four years\, she has been on staff at IAIA teaching  Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A. and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Hulbert\, OK\, with her husband\, Clint.
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/selling-on-etsy-san-jose/
LOCATION:Washoe Native TANF (San Jose)\, 2480 N. First Street\, Suite #140\, San Jose\, CA\, 95131\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Workshops
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SUMMARY:Selling on Etsy - Santa Cruz
DESCRIPTION:The IDRS Acorn Project and the Washoe TANF program has teamed up to help you launch your e-commerce journey.  The Acorn Project will visit eight Washoe TANF sites in California and Nevada over four weeks during June and July teaching you how to launch an Etsy store.  But this workshop is not just for Native artisans and crafts people.  Anybody selling a physical or digital product will learn critical skills to build better listings to help you sell more for more money. \nIn the workshop you will learn how to turn your handmade products into professional Etsy listings that attract buyers and help your work stand out online. In Selling on Etsy\, you’ll learn how to write stronger product titles and descriptions\, use storytelling and keywords to improve visibility\, and create listings that reflect the quality\, meaning\, and authenticity behind your work. Participants will also learn how to use ChatGPT as a simple tool to help create polished Etsy listings faster and with more confidence. \nSelling on Etsy at the Washoe TANF’s Santa Cruz office will take place on Thursday\, July 9th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.  Registration is open to all community members and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button above and fill in your information. \nThe Workshop will be held at Washoe Native TANF which is located at 2425 Porter Street\, Ste. 11 in Soquel\, California. \nFor more information\, please contact our community host Maria Pereida at 408-433-1000 ext. 51708. \nYou can also reach out to Lynn Wilson from the IDRS Acorn Project at lynn@idrsinc.org. \nAbout your presenter: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 20 years\, working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic\, and social research related to economic development. For the past four years\, she has been on staff at IAIA teaching  Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A. and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Hulbert\, OK\, with her husband\, Clint.
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/selling-on-etsy-santa-cruz/
LOCATION:Washoe Native TANF (Santa Cruz)\, 2425 Porter Street\, Suite 11\, Soquel\, CA\, 95073\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Workshops
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