HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO START A TEACHERS PAY TEACHERS STORE? + What you should invest in your TPT

Ready to start your Teachers Pay Teachers store, but overwhelmed with where to start? Join the SELL YOUR TEACHING RESOURCES FROM THE GROUND UP course! I will walk you through everything you need to know, from how to make a product to how to make your logo to how to start your email list, and more!
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Wanting to start a Teachers Pay Teachers shop but don't know how much it will cost? This video breaks down how much it costs to open a TPT shop to see if it will be worth it. I also talk about where you could spend some money so that you can invest a little bit of money if that is your desire.
Don't forget to leave a comment if you want to ask a question for a Q&A video or if you want your shop to be featured in a TPT shop critique later on this month!
Happy teaching!
Becca
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[@jelenakovincic8222]

Dear Becca, thank you for all videos, they are very useful to me. Hugs from Serbia! :)

[@BeccaDavis]

I’m so glad! Thanks for watching all the way from Serbia!

[@maryanadublanko4862]

Firstly, thanks so much for creating these videos! Very helpful! Secondly, the multiple camera angles work well for an A and B camera, meaning A is your primary that you talk into and B is for close up shots or shots of you talking into the A camera :).

[@BeccaDavis]

Thanks for the help!

[@stepbystepscience]

If you have not already done it, here is a good idea for a video. "How to make a product bundle on TpT." Best practices etc.....

[@BeccaDavis]

That's a good idea! I'll add it to the list.

[@erickahuete7674]

Thank you so much for your guidance.

[@BeccaDavis]

You’re welcome! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@kristampeltier]

Becca, these videos have been so helpful!!! Can you do a video about the whole Sales Tax thing!? This is so confusing and I can't exactly figure out what I'm supposed to do. I haven't made any sales yet.. but I'm scared if I do and don't have this part set up yet!

[@BeccaDavis]

I will do a video on sales tax as soon as I understand it fully.... according to my tax preparer, you need to pay sales tax for things sold in your state. So I pay Georgia 7% for each sale in Georgia. Some states have started asking that you pay them for sales in their state, which is why TPT sends sales tax to some states and not others. But all of them have different rules! I would talk to a tax professional (but please, not H&R Block...) about what is required in your state

[@eyeshadowshopper]

Thanks for sharing!

[@spokenwordwriter]

I love Canva! I did make a plan to choose paid option which i feel like should be over by now for my free trail but its not over ever time I check .. so anyway back to my point I love canva and made good use of the free trial option to brand my youtube channel and design my channel art. The only reason I chose the paid option was that if you search for youtube channel art and KZbin Icon canva ready has the exact measurement portions that will work for youtube. I know that was a little wordy but that is my evil master plan to take advantage of canvas services because why not?

[@BeccaDavis]

Canva can be used free! I’ve used it for three years, for every blog post, every KZbin video, etc and I still don’t pay

[@ensurethefuture]

Hi, great video as always! I just have a quick question regarding Canva - can you snip tool images from the clipart in Canva to paste in your powerpoint products?

[@BeccaDavis]

I would check out canvas terms of use for that one www.canva.com/policies/terms-of-use/

[@LilacLees]

My TpT shop is Artful Ideas, thank you! Also I’m interested in learning about the premium seller tools I’m a premium seller but I don’t use them

[@BeccaDavis]

Clare Odom I’ll look into it!

[@rachelmartino4515]

I agree! They say you have access to premium features and marketing tools... but I’ve spent hours digging and searching and have yet to find any clear information on exactly what that means!

[@rachelmartino4515]

Becca Davis any advice would be appreciated!

[@TheBee-Line]

New subsriber here. Watching all your videos for guidance. I have a question though. Can any teacher across the world make an online store on tpt? As I'm based in South Africa.... im concerned over tax as well. Could you please advise. 🙏

[@BeccaDavis]

Yes they can! There are many non-US sellers on TPT!

[@vickygarcia6678]

My question is if I use a resource such as Mcgraw Hill Wonders sight words to create a lesson or a worksheet do I need to give them credit or get permission to use their words? Thank you!

[@BeccaDavis]

Hey Vicky! I’m not totally sure about that. Maybe just put somewhere that they are the McGraw Hill Wonders sight words? Did they create the list?

[@vickygarcia6678]

Becca Davis thank you and I just wanted to make sure that I’m not getting into anything that’s not legal but that’s a resource we use at school but we have to create alot of the resources we use to teach it.

[@RapOperaCentral]

Do you prescribe to the 80/20 business rule, and if so, what is the 20% of TpT business activity that leads to the majority of results? My store is Rap Opera for Kids. Thanks!

[@BeccaDavis]

Ironically, I am currently reading the 80/20 rule. I've always tried to be intentional about my actions, but I'm really trying to start thinking 80/20. I'm not currently sure, but I am looking and tracking to figure it out! More info will be out in the Q&A which should be Friday.

[@RapOperaCentral]

@@BeccaDavis Cool! Looking forward to the Q&A video!

[@natalie2687]

Can you use borders or pictures/clip art from Microsoft Word for a TPT product I want to sell?

[@BeccaDavis]

Hi Natalie! I just answered your question on a different video. Yes, it should be fine

[@thetunefulteacher3629]

When it comes to taxes - does being a premium TpT seller bring you more or less in your refund? I’d like to be in your TpT critique. I’ve been a seller for maybe a month. I sell a variety of materials and have multicultural materials up currently cause I’m finishing up that unit/concert this month in my classroom.

[@BeccaDavis]

JoEllyn Sumner what’s your shop name? Also, TPT does not send any of your income tax away so it wouldn’t effect it other than your deduction would be bigger since you have less money in your pocket

[@thetunefulteacher3629]

The Tuneful Teacher

[@saudaali6658]

My tpt store is mwalimu swahili please review.I would appreciate it.

[@BeccaDavis]

So cool! I learned a few words in Swahili last year. I had some kiddos from Tunisia for a while.

[@aadrianamorales8712]

Dear, I have so many questions. Where can I write you?? Could you help me?

[@BeccaDavis]

aAdriana Morales is love to help! Do you Instagram? You can find my page through the description and send me a DM

[@aadrianamorales8712]

@@BeccaDavis sure, I'll write you soon. Thanks🤩😍

[@jessicagentry6379]

How do u create a Anazon store?

[@BeccaDavis]

I have never looked into that, so I’m not sure

[@BirthingBravelyandBeyond]

Ouuuu what a great idea!! Are you still doing this?

[@BeccaDavis]

Yes! I plan to have one about every three months. Next one should be sometime in June!

[@BirthingBravelyandBeyond]

@@BeccaDavis sounds great! I would love some tips with mine ♡

[@supersonicgamer1551]

Hi! I have a questions. Do teachers write their own short passages to use on their products or do they get them from other sources?

[@BeccaDavis]

Hi! So I teach music, so I don't have a tons of passages. However, due to copyright, I can say that they either have to write their own or pay someone to write it for them. You can't take passages from other places unless you have permission for it.

[@supersonicgamer1551]

@@BeccaDavis Thanks !

[@MyGogirls]

Can you show me how to delete the product, please?

[@BeccaDavis]

Are you on Instagram? Send me a dm at becca.e.Davis and I’ll show you

[@kathys317]

This is great info. I have a new You Tube Channel for preschoolers and a long standing You tube channel (to help my students in 4/5 grade ELA).I I want to start a TPT store and make it link to my You Tube Channel(s) and visa versa. I am just now creating the items for my store, but would you know the best way to make it successful and how to link? Thanks

[@BeccaDavis]

Hi! So you can literally just paste the link in the description of the video. In TPT’s description, you can highlight words, then click the link and enter your KZbin channel’s link!

[@kathys317]

@@BeccaDavis awesome Thanks so much

[@Neeks0804]

@applespomsgloss

[@Kate-cw3ri]

Q & A: Would you ever consider quitting your job and working on your blog/tpt store full time? Why or why not? I would also love to hear your thoughts on my tpt store (www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Simply-Curiosity) I make speech, language and social skills resources (mainly for speech pathologists but many of my resources are also suitable for teacher.) I started my TPT store in December 2019 and I currently have 25 products in my store. Thanks so much! Keep up the amazing videos!!!

[@BeccaDavis]

So I didn't see this before I filmed the Q&A coming out later this week... but.... Yes. My plan is to take my business full time. I have found that even though I love teaching, I am passionate about helping other teachers. I want all of those super-overwhelmed-and-over-it faces to go away. I find I think about my business constantly. That won't be for a few years though, so I am trying to really enjoy my time in the classroom right now and do lots of experimenting!

[@Kate-cw3ri]

Becca Davis Thanks so much for the reply. That's a lovely way to think about it! I suppose teaching students is very much in line with teaching teachers how to teach! I love your videos and have learnt so much from you when starting my new tpt store! Thanks again.

[@BeccaDavis]

I’m so glad! My goal is just to make information more accessible than when I started