MakerSync Articles
Insights, guides, and strategies for scaling your handmade business on Etsy and Shopify.
Top 6 Inventory Management Tools for Etsy & Shopify Makers (2026 Comparison)
Looking for the best inventory software for your craft business? We compare Spreadsheets, Craftybase, Katana, and MakerSync to help you pick the right tool.
What is a Bill of Materials (BOM)? A Guide for Artisans and Crafters (2026)
Demystify recipe costing. Learn what a Bill of Materials (BOM) is, why spreadsheets fail at raw material tracking, and how makers use recipes to scale.
The Ultimate Handmade Product Pricing Formula (With Free Margin Calculator)
Stop guessing what to charge. Learn the standard craft pricing formula, account for hidden marketplace fees, and calculate true profit margins with our free tool.
How to Sell on Etsy and Shopify Simultaneously Without Overselling (2026 Guide)
Scaling across multiple sales channels? Learn how to sell on Etsy and Shopify at the same time, sync stock in real time, and protect your craft business from overselling.
The Complete Guide to Tracking Inventory on Etsy (2026)
Struggling with Etsy inventory? Learn 5 proven methods to track craft inventory, manage raw materials, and prevent overselling as your shop scales.
Never Miss a Trend: Proactive Sales Monitoring
How proactive monitoring and anomaly detection are leveling the playing field for small creative businesses, predicting trends and alerting you before stockouts happen.
How to Calculate Your True Profit Margins on Etsy
Are you actually making money? Learn how to track the true cost of goods sold (COGS) including hidden marketplace fees to ensure your craft business is profitable.
Why Spreadsheets Are Killing Your Handmade Business (And How to Fix It)
Discover why tracking raw materials like wax and wicks in Excel is costing you time and money, and how automated inventory management can save your sanity.