Handmadeology Article: How to Tell If You Have a Handmade Business or Hobby

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We all dream of turning our hobby into a thriving business with thousands of sales on Etsy, ArtFire, or at craft shows. Chances are, that’s why you’re visiting Handmadeology. Most of us have read the Quit Your Day Job series on the Etsy Blog and thought, “Wouldn’t that be nice!” But you might not be there yet; maybe you’re just starting and not even sure if you’re running an actual business or just living your passion. At what point does your passion for creating handmade goods constitute a legitimate business?