Etsy Bookkeeping Made Easy: A Simple Weekly Routine That Works
Let’s be honest — Etsy bookkeeping often gets pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. Between fulfilling orders, listing new products, and managing customer messages, tracking your finances can feel like just one more thing.
But here’s the truth: it doesn’t have to be overwhelming or time-consuming.
I’ve created a 15-minute weekly routine that keeps my Etsy finances organized, up-to-date, and stress-free — and I’m sharing it with you today.
Pick Your Weekly Bookkeeping Day
Choose one day a week to check in with your finances — I do mine every Monday morning. It becomes a habit, like checking emails or printing shipping labels.
Log All Sales & Income
Open your Etsy Seller Bookkeeping Bundle and enter your sales data from the past week. Make sure to include:
Product price
Shipping charged
Sales tax (collected by Etsy)
Track Etsy Fees
This is where sellers lose money if they’re not careful.
Update your spreadsheet with:
Listing fees
Transaction fees
Payment processing fees
Etsy Ads, if used
If you use my spreadsheet, these are auto-calculated for you — no math needed.
Add Any Business Expenses
Keep track of receipts and log:
Materials and supplies
Shipping & packaging
Software or subscriptions (Canva, etc.)
This helps at tax time — and keeps you aware of how much you’re spending.
Check Your Estimated Profit
After logging everything, I check my monthly profit so far using the P&L tab in my Etsy spreadsheet.
Bonus: Use the Etsy Profit Calculator for new products to make sure you're still pricing smart.
Tip: Use My Free Checklist to Stay Consistent
Want to build this into your regular routine?
Grab my free Small Business Bookkeeping Checklist to follow daily, weekly, and monthly bookkeeping tasks.
Conclusion
A little effort each week saves hours of stress later — and gives you the confidence to make smart business decisions all year long.