If I Start A Small Business in 2024, Here's What I'd Do // 10 things I wish I knew before starting

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~✸ Hello! HAPPY 2O24!! Super excited to share with you all 10 things I wish I knew before starting my small biz! I get soo many questions asking for tips & tricks for getting started so I thought this would be the perfect video! If I were to start a small biz in 2024, these are 10 things I would do and wish I knew!! ❤️
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[@anyalee1194]

Another tip, especially for Etsy sellers : do TRACKED shipping ! You will avoid scammers saying their product didn't arrive when it had. I had a customer that asked me a refund for non delivered parcell, I refused as my conditions were that non-tracked shipping can't be refunded (cause I can't be sure it did arrived or not). The person asked etsy instead and got entirely refunded even tho of my shop conditions. Since then I have only tracked shipping and no issues anymore.

[@SHINeeismydrugXP]

I understand this for your own security, but I've had tracked orders that say delivered but they never arrived.

[@horsedreams6806]

Hi I am 13 and started my business last year bc of you I love to crochet with your videos in the background

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww that's so amazing!! Congrats on opening your shop

[@tommiheinonen2620]

Omg im 12 and starting my business soon😂

[@constantcrochet2622]

@@tommiheinonen2620 same!!!

[@brezzlendean77]

Never disclose your age on the Internet

[@ummaynotbestraight]

@@brezzlendean77 its not really a danger in this context. They aren't giving out any other personal information, so its not going to be unsafe.

[@ezyx3977]

I crochet as a hobby. But the cost of doing this hobby is making me consider opening a small business 😅

[@craftingsqualls]

Just wanted to add a note: the full saying is "The customer is always right in matters of taste, but not in matters of policy" it is just to encourage high customer satisfaction least thats what me grandma has taught me (she was a business owner

[@monizcreates]

I have been crocheting since I was in middle school, and I decided in November 2022 that I wanted to take it seriously after many other failed small business attempts. I am really glad that you brought that topic up. I don't think most people realize that most successful business owners had many failed business attempts before finding the one that ultimately made them the happiest or brought them the most profit. I try to remember this everyday and push myself to continue to be experimental with my business endeavors.

[@crochetbygenna]

100%!! So happy that crochet was the biz that stuck

[@rachelrandolph2579]

late response but I agree! I've had my fair share of business ideas but the only one i've pursued and truly been passionate about has been my crochet!

[@sofiazenobio1261]

I think that opening a small business its sooooooo difficult but i follow all ur vids to learn more. Thank you genna! We love you all so much !

[@crochetbygenna]

You got this!! Hehe of course

[@ameliadegroot]

I only started crocheting a few weeks ago, but I’m fantasizing about having a store one day

[@gentianagashi4390]

started yesterday, definitely considering it

[@user-qn3pz5ze4r]

Could you make a video about how you deal with taxes when running a small business and if you need an LLC or vendors license? Would love to know - thinking about starting my small business and tote videos are really making me want to pursue it even more!

[@PandoraBear357]

This is the actual important stuff no one ever does videos about. Some things will vary by state. Link for WI's Department of Revenue with info for registering small businesses: just remove the spaces after https and www https ://www .revenue.wi.gov/Pages/Businesses/New-Business-home.aspx I dunno about other states.

[@kaechup]

I’m hoping to start selling in 2024 so this came at just the right time. Thank you so much for putting so much time into this ❤

[@ArtsyAime]

Hi Genna! This is exactly what I needed to hear at the start of the year. My business is tiny. I have made 7 sales of my crochet pattern on Etsy and I'm pushing through with my newest upcoming pattern. I have relied on your advice and my love for creating to push through insecurities about my new business and make it take off. Thanks for all you do! You're a rockstar! ❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww yay!! You got this, of course

[@SofiasHandmadeHappiness]

I love your videos so much! I started my own buisness and I am very happy with it! I didn't think I would get this far! ❤

[@anathinice]

Thank You so much for this video Genna! I am currently at the beginning stages of lauching my BIZ and this is just what i needed to hear.

[@janglasserscrafttreasures8161]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences ❤

[@breakmydreams]

Great advice. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[@catyshi]

This was so helpful, thank you!! I’ve been scared to start my own crochet business but this has given me the confidence to pursue it 😊

[@Handmadebytinnu]

You are so kind to do this and provide specifics in a couple of other videos too despite it being a competitive world! Thank you for the genuine encouragement! It gave me the confidence to finally open my Etsy shop (but I am keeping my expectations low). We appreciate all that you do! 😊💓

[@baiolliee.3]

I was looking for a video like this! Im not at the skill level to open a crochet business quite yet, but that’s the goal in the end! thanks genna!

[@AyeItsIsaac.]

I'm very thankful for this video! Because i am soon starting an etsy market and this has helped me so much also to face to face sellings! tysmm

[@raynazulaikha8516]

Dear Genna, i love all your work and you inspired me to crochet i love Wath Ching your vids while i crochet tx for all the patterns and wish you a good year❤

[@meganlobrien]

Thanks for this! I have been through all this before and this is my second go at a business... sounds like amazing advice, paid marketing and short form content wasn't something I was paying enough attention to. You seem lovely and genuine, just subscribed! ♡

[@julieann5196]

These are really great tips. Thanks for sharing Genna.

[@crochettttt]

Hi! Im 14 and i love to crochet and one day hope to start a small business and your videos have really helped give me ideas so thank you xx

[@mamasmountains]

Thank you for your informative videos! I love all of your plushies.❤️ You have so much wonderful advice here. Times have certainly changed over the years. I have been running my own business with reborn dolls since 2002 but am new to the crochet world. I learned when i was young but didn't start crocheting full time until 3 years ago. I have a website for my dolls but not for my crochet creations yet. Back in the day I sold great on eBay and also created my own html listings. So much has changed and now Etsy and Instagram seem the place to be. It's hard teaching an old school girl new tricks but I'm trying lol. Thank you for all of your helpful info!

[@naturalcreations40]

Hello Genna, Thank you for this. This is very informative and helpful. I have been crocheting for many years. However, recently I have started selling my finished pieces. You are inspiring.

[@deannajohnson3933]

Lovely video. I have a pretty chill crochet business alongside my other 2 jobs and I realize I am so blessed that I don't have to dedicate too much to it. I do custom orders and ready made practical home items and cat themed accessories.

[@premieryarns]

Genna, what an inspiring video!!! Great information you have shared from what you have learned! Your personality is delighted. Your honesty is fantastic!!! Love your passion, excitement, and enthusiasm for creating with yarn!!! Well Done!!! Thank you for mentioning the Premier Yarns Brand.

[@jacquelyn7296]

Tysm for these wonderful tips!! I’m 1 week into learning from the very beginning and I hope to start a business in a year or so ❤

[@samsloan3331]

You are definitely one of my favorite crochet creators! Your patterns and overall aesthetic are just awesome. Do you think someone could see success selling only locally and at markets? I just don't love online sales and markets make me so happy!

[@MariaAlejandraGiraldo]

Hi Genna thank you so much for the information it is really helpful and i think you should post more videos more often because your videos are just the best

[@Ellie_Andreyev]

Hey Genna! you are the best crocheter/vlogger!! i love your videos so so much!😍☺❤

[@cyndriay1551]

Great tips. Thx so much. Planning to launch my crochet business by Fall.

[@Cstar16]

This is such a helpful video, I currently just do craft fairs with my jewelry but I've been wanting to take it online. These tips were awesome!

[@lindasakseide282]

Thank you so much for your great advices about setting up a business🙂. I am just about to start that process myself, having started vlogs here on KZbin with crochet content. I am definitely going to watch your video again, - and probably again and again, - to make sure I do "the right things". By the way, I love your videos, and your really positive energy and way of connecting with your audience. I'll be waiting for the next videos...

[@vivvianalicante]

Thank you soo much! I've learned alot🥰💖

[@ChantelleArts]

So many amazing tips, thank you for sharing 😊😊

[@neontate413]

this was actually really great advice, thank you!

[@erinstinson5735]

I really love your tip about taking a leap of faith, Genna. It really hits home as I'm one of those people who constantly says "What if it doesn't work out? What if no one likes my stuff?" Honestly, I really need to get out of that mindset. I hope to be able to conquer that fear this year. 😊

[@AmandasHandmadeKreations]

Love your comments about tracking sales/expenses in advance! It is so hard to catch up all at once if you don't. And 100% crocheting takes time so it is important to do other things besides just crochet and craft ALL day or you will get burnt out.

[@Classic_Clara]

You’re such an inspiration!

[@Crochet_by_Nadia]

Thank you so much for sharing these amazing Tips with us!💕

[@crochetbygenna]

Aw of course, thank you so much!!

[@kk9astrotattoo44]

thank you so much for this video its amazing !

[@DLV1013]

I love your videos so much love to crochet with your videos in the back round you are amazing ❤❤❤

[@cookies.crochet]

this video is super helpful as someone who’s just trying to start off selling their items . thanks for all the tips

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww yay Im so glad

[@sarahmurray9350]

Hi I’m 11 and I’m an intermediate crocheter and I absolutely love your content!

[@SofiasHandmadeHappiness]

hi genna you are my fav you tuber! you've inspired so many people to start crocheting!

[@Ellie_Andreyev]

i agree, i had no confidence at first but after watching your videos i started to learn more and now i have a business that is skyrocketing!!🤩🚀

[@shananigans0117]

Great advice. Starting a business can seem so daunting

[@IzabelRamirez-yf3jk]

I’m starting my second small business by the end of 2024 and this video was really helpful! I’ve never been into social media but it’s a step I have to take in order to be successful the media based culture we live in. I’m planning on repurposing thrift clothing and home decor using my artistic talents and sewing skills (that need to be improved 😂) and selling stuff people ACTUALLY could see themselves wearing or displaying in their house. I’m moving to a city with a fun artist based Bazaar and I can’t wait to start selling my products there in person after I move! Thanks for the advice and inspiration! Wish me luck!! 😁😊

[@Lulublu19]

Hii Genna! We love you sooo much! I’m learning to crochet and it’s a bit hard but I’ll keep going! Love your vids:)

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thank you so much, love you guys!! You got this

[@joannaambito4841]

Thank you for this!!!❤❤

[@Catreceak]

Im really hoping to start a crochet business in the next year currently im collecting all my prototypes for my items! Tysm for your help i really appreciate it!

[@theamazingtwo2059]

I love your vids so much and you are such an inspiration thank you so much

[@thatstitchgirl-ku8ij]

Thank you so much for creating content like this! I'm trying to start my own youtube channel about crocheting but I haven't created videos yet. I also really want to start my own business, and I'm hoping if I have a youtube channel that will help my business grow when I start it. But anyways your channel has inspired me so much!!! Thank you Genna!

[@createdbylauraxo]

I just opened my crochet shop because of you❤ thank you Genna

[@crochetbygenna]

omg that's amazing, congrats

[@mashael1002]

Wow U have been grown ! The title of this video the editing everything so amazing so happy to you don’t stop ever keep grown 💘 and this so helpful for me I want to open a small business for my own 💛

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww of my gosh, thank you so much! So glad you love and good luck!!

[@jeriguinn]

So glad to find another MS girl! 😊

[@fizer_creations]

Wish me a luck ) I want to open my small business this year. Now I am working with video DIY, next step - selling my own pattern. Thank you for tips ❤

[@VedikaKannanDesigns]

This video is super helpful Genna! I really appreciate you summing up all essential tips every new solo art business owners should know! A mix of etsy, social media, website, etc. Would love to learn more tips from you! BTW I have a question, how many days would you recommend doing etsy ads to see the results? What is the minimum budget would you recommend?

[@7WordsWorth]

This video is excellent. Thanks for sharing your perspective. Do you crochet everything yourself? ❤❤

[@gardenhoecrochet]

Etsy ads are SO important! Even if you have a bunch of followers on insta, getting that conversion rate up will ALWAYS be the hardest part! I have 16k followers and since reopening my Etsy, I've definitely relied on ads!

[@anafontoura1276]

I've been crocheting since the pandemic, I've already participated in some art fairs where I was successful and I've always wanted to start a business on etsy or on my own website, but I didn't know where to start and I was afraid I wouldn't be able to, thanks for the tips and for making me want to start doing this even more

[@awwaash]

This video is so useful thank you so much cutie!! 🥰 I appreciate that u didn't give up when the camera battery was off three times😂

[@Molly_muffers]

Love the video! Just a note, in Canada, regulations can flag stores that run sales all the time as inflating the actual value of the price. So I'd start with lower prices and then work up from there.

[@soymajo29]

Hi I am 10 and I love you you make me so happy and I love how your strawberry turtle tutorial turn out ❤❤❤❤

[@Ellie_Andreyev]

i am 11 years old and i love crocheting! your videos are everything!!!❤

[@Papasquatch22]

Hi Genna! I’ve wanted to start a crochet business ever since i started making super cute plushies! This video helps a lot because i really love crocheting and i needed some advice for the future when i do start a business! Also- love your videos! I look forward to them every week!

[@monizcreates]

I hope you do end up starting your business! Best of luck to you!

[@Papasquatch22]

@@monizcreatesThank you!

[@vanessacollins3997]

Genna i just found your video and your content was right on point. I am in the process of setting up my etsy shop and have just finished my product pictures and product descriptions and I am ready to get started. Your video was so informative and i just subscribed. Thanks so much for the information . Keep the great content coming.

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you so much!! Wishing you all the best, you got this!!

[@milola_crochet]

thanks for this! i'm struggling to sell my crochet products so this is really helpful! 😭🙏

[@ComfyHobbit]

Hello, I've been watching your videos since I learned to crochet last year, and I'm a big fan! I'm 14, and I would love to start an Etsy crochet shop, but I have no idea where to find supplies for shipping- where do you find supplies for that kind of thing? How do you find inspiration and figure out how to shape new patterns how you want them to?

[@anotherone8941]

I realized that giving names to youtube channels and failed small business gave me the experience to think of good names. My current small business is "frutillas de algodón" and I'm planning to translate or even change it to "cotton strawberries" (which is the english translation) once I start selling patterns or anything

[@brankicamaljkovic687]

She loves your work so much

[@Keelie_123]

I’m 13 and I started my crochet business this year I will def be using these tips thx Genna u inspired me to make my small biz

[@animetube6274]

Best of luck to you, I subscribed to you

[@Keelie_123]

@@animetube6274 omg tysm 😊

[@The_elliebearce]

Happy 2024 hope your channel grows 🩷

[@crochetbygenna]

happy 2024! thank you soo much

[@The_elliebearce]

You were my inspiration to start crocheting 🩷

[@Brittany-410]

I would have one of the coupon type folders. The one that opens with multiple stations. Then I would put each months recipes into separate pockets. Each months I would take one day to enter all the info into a spreadsheet for the whole month.b

[@shannonclilverd2287]

Omg yay I'm early. I love your video so much. Happy new year!

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thank you!! happy new year

[@rainbowguggy3064]

hi genna! i ove crocheting whilst watching your videos!!

[@crochetbygenna]

aww I love that, thanks so much for watching

[@chescaj15]

8:51 cali snoring in the background 😭🫶🏻

[@chelsdeelambstolionsfitnes3593]

Great video

[@cookingandcraftswithrose8731]

I started my business last year am am preparing for my second market!!

[@IzabelRamirez-yf3jk]

Woohoo! Congratulations! I’m doing the same, it’s so exciting yet scary at the same time to start a new business not knowing how it’s going to go but I love the journey and the adventure! ❤

[@kiamoua2522]

Hello! May I ask where you get your shipping boxes?

[@turtlegurl00]

Hello

[@carlacharlton5541]

Thanks for your advice. I have been crocheting for 3 years and storing in bins. I want to sell and I'm to be honest very scared to take that business leap.

[@Thamaya5167]

Thank you ❤😊

[@crochetbygenna]

Hehe of course

[@jessmower4390]

Love this video!

[@crochetbygenna]

Thanks so much

[@Idas.haekelwelt]

Hi, I have a question. Should you already add the shipping costs to the plushie or not?

[@FavouredAndBeloved]

Thank you for this video very helpful. I'm just scared for etsy to shut down my store if I started😢

[@beingvulnerablewithjos2198]

Very informative!!!

[@crochetbygenna]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CrochetByKG]

These tips are sooo essential! Thank you Genna! You always provide the best advises

[@suzyoviedo6264]

Thank you so much for your video. It is very helpful. Could you please provide the name of the design platform you mention along with Canva. I couldn’t quite catch it. Thank you.

[@vxell9096]

Hi Genna! I had a question about premier yarn, I just started crocheting, and really love the look of the yarn! The only issue is I just started crocheting, and I have no clue about the stitch definition with premier yarn, and cannot crochet if the stitches are not easily visible lol! Just wanted to know if it had good stitch definition or bad before I bought some. Thanks a lot!

[@EdensHermitHouse]

Omg! Same!

[@brankicamaljkovic687]

Hi your work is so cool and you have the same bday as my granddaughter

[@user-yu7hh5og9e]

Hi Genna! I know it is not related to this video's topic, but could you please make a video about shein yarns, especially the velvet yarns? I have bought them few times now amd I'm very impressed about the quality, however I'm still not a pro, I would to hear your opinion about them. After I applied all discounts I had, I paid around £2.1 each for 100g. I think it is a pretty good deal. Thank you very much! Btw I absolutely LOVE your videos, keep up the good work!

[@CAMOanFARM]

I am like 15 and wanna start my own crochet business to. It would be cool to cause i find it fun, i like to watch your videos and stuff when i was getting started with a shop it gonna be on etsy aswell. If you have any tips let me k.

[@SymphonicElectric]

I'm wondering what's the best way to stock my Etsy store. Should I come up with the products I want to sell and post them, then make them as the orders come in? Or should I make a bunch up front before I list them? Or a mix of both? Would love peoples' input on this--I've found that I really enjoy crocheting in my free time so I'm leaning towards making a bunch of things (earrings, plushes, etc.) up front and then listing them with a certain number of stock.

[@kyipyahlaing6574]

thanks genna:)

[@crochetbygenna]

of course!!

[@beautyworldlisa9627]

How long are your delivery times? You have to chop things first

[@Cringefroggygamming]

I love your videos and youv inspired me to crochet however i dont have alot of money to spend on suplies and all i can make are granny squares Nit even simple plushies!! Do yyou have any tips or cheap good quality brands will be helpful in my situation? Thankyou if you replie

[@dancingfancycat]

Yay, first video of 2024!!! I love watching your videos ❤️

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thanks so much

[@lidiaszejba578]

Hi Genna, soooo I was thinking about starting a small crochet business, but I feel that I might be too young. I mean, Im 13 and I still have school and other things and Im scared I might not have time for everything. Beside that I really love crocheting and I would like to share it with other people. Btw, love your video, its really nice

[@monizcreates]

I totally think that you can start a crochet business at your age, I would just make sure that you have your parents or a legal guardian on board to help you out with some of the finances and those aspects of the business. (Plus, this means you mainly get to focus on crocheting, which is the fun part!😄). Good luck to you! Keep crocheting!

[@jasminecollins9209]

I love your videos ❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thank you so much!!

[@masuico1355]

You inspired me to start my buissnes in 2024. thankyou! im only 11