Hi, friends 🤍 It’s been quite awhile so let me reintroduce myself… I’m Kristen Shane & I’ve been blogging since my first year of college in 2016. Since then, I launched my small biz @lemonlilyco & was a part-time YouTuber for a few years, sharing about my experience selling on Etsy. I still run Lemon...
Today I’m comparing the pros and cons of starting a brand new handmade shop with Etsy vs Shopify (or your own independent shop website). There is definitely no single ‘right’ answer, but I hope this post can help you to make the best decision for yourself and your business! Throughout this video, I lump...
I’m sharing 7+ online business ideas you can start from home with no business experience and a limited starting budget. These business ideas are great for starting a business in college or for starting a business from home. I share the pros and cons for each business type and why I recommend these business...
Here are 7 reasons why you need a website for your online business in 2021. If you are an online entrepreneur or considering starting an online business, having your own website is an important step in creating your own place on the Internet and in creating a cohesive, professional brand. There are so many...
This is an honest vlog about why I’m changing my career path and leaving law school at age 23… I realize this is a long video, but it was not a topic I wanted to skim over or make seem like no big deal. The decision to change my career path and leave law...
Today I’m talking all about Etsy pricing. In this video and post, I give my best tips on how to price your Etsy items and how to price your handmade items. I focus on calculating the true cost of your handmade goods and tips for determining the best price for your Etsy items. Feel...
Today I’m sharing the first half of the books I thrifted this weekend. I rarely leave home to stay as safe as possible, so this was a special outing for me. There is really no comparison to buying thrifted books! I will be sharing the second part of this book haul soon! Watch: Thrifted...
This week’s video is all about what to do when your Etsy sales are slow, or slower than usual. I’m giving you my best, practical tips for ways to improve your business and your personal skillset during the slower seasons of your business. This is especially relevant this month, with sales being generally slower after...
I’m back with another video! In this video, I give a brief introduction of myself for those of you who are new around here or new-to-me. I talk about some of my biggest goals for 2021 for my business and for my YouTube channel. Watch: New Video Schedule + What’s Next This video marked...
Happy New Year!! With 2020 drawing to a close, I'm sharing a year in review of my Etsy Shop, Lemon and Lily Co (https://www.etsy.com/shop/lemonandlilyco). This year still brought lots of good and lots of growth, and I am thankful for all the growth my Etsy shop saw this year. I focused on creating new...
