Etsy Finances: How to Keep It All Organized Without QuickBooks

You don’t need a complicated accounting system to stay on top of your Etsy shop finances.

If the idea of using QuickBooks makes your head spin (or your wallet hurt), you’re not alone. Many small Etsy sellers just need a simple way to track income, expenses, and fees — without monthly software fees or a steep learning curve.

Here’s exactly how I organize my Etsy finances using one easy spreadsheet.

What I Track Every Month

I use my Etsy Seller Bookkeeping Bundle to track:

• All sales (including taxes + shipping income)

• Etsy fees (listing, transaction, payment processing)

• Expenses (materials, packaging, subscriptions)

• Estimated tax savings

• Profit & loss reports

Everything is in one place — no complicated software needed.

Why I Stopped Using QuickBooks

• It felt overwhelming and wasn’t Etsy-specific

• I didn’t need payroll or advanced features

• I wanted a visual, spreadsheet-based system I understood

Now I use Google Sheets and feel in control instead of confused.

What Makes the Spreadsheet So Useful

• Built for Etsy sellers

• Auto-calculates fees and totals

• Easy to update weekly or monthly

• One-time cost — no subscription

Simple Wins

If you want a bookkeeping system that works for your Etsy shop (without the hassle of software), this spreadsheet might be exactly what you need.

👉 Grab the Etsy Seller Bookkeeping Bundle here and organize your finances — the simple way.