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Do you ever wish there was a translation tool for your Etsy Finances?

Looking at your data files, whether you sell on Etsy, Amazon, Ebay or your own website, can often feel like you’ve stumbled on a foreign language.

Well, breathe easy - you’ve come to the right place for the help you need.

As an expert in "data speak", I've created spreadsheet templates for you that will take your files and transform them into exactly the business information you need.

Simply download your data, paste into the template and your monthly sales and fees will be automatically calculated for you.

All the figures you need to track your performance, complete your tax reporting and plan for future growth at your finger tips.

➤ Need to know how much tax was charged to your customers  - no problem, it's all pulled out and shown separately.

➤ Need figures for the UK tax year starting 6th April - yep, it's there as well.

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What makes these Spreadsheets Different?

A Simple Philosophy that Spreadsheets shouldn’t be Scary

I know that data and spreadsheets aren't everyone's cup of tea, so I'll do everything in my power to get you up and running and to give you the knowledge, and most importantly, the confidence to keep your books updated.

So my spreadsheets are

  • If you're running your own business then you're great at what you do - but maybe not so great at using a spreadsheet?

    Our templates are designed to be used by real people, not computer geeks, so only basic spreadsheet skills are required

  • Your business is as unique as you are, so why buy an off the shelf solution that doesn't fit quite right?

    MotC templates are fully customizable so they'll feel like a bespoke design.

    Choose your Dates, Categories & Currencies so you can buy once and use forever.

  • Like a Swan, MotC templates may look effortless but are working away furiously below the surface.

    All the latest Excel tricks & tools are built in to the background to make our templates fully automated and painlessly quick to update.

  • My Spreadsheet Templates take your data and turn it into information that you can use to run your business and drive your continued success.

    I do the hard work for you so you can concentrate on what you do best - growing your business.

Plus every Bookkeeping Template comes with full support

Instructions Manual

Detailed how-to illustrated instructions provided for every template

Video Guides

Step by Step Tutorial & Troubleshooting Videos over on Youtube

FREE Updates

Plus if your data files change - you can download an updated file for FREE

Email Help

Questions? - no judgement here. If you’re stuck I’ll even review your file

Hi, I'm Sarah

I’ve wanted to be an accountant since I was 13 and had a girl crush on Heather Haversham from Brookside (you can Google her!)

So that’s what I did for the next 20 odd years….

  • First the Business Degree,

  • Then the Chartered Accountancy Qualification from a Top 3 Firm,

  • Until finally being headhunted for my dream job running Business Analysis across Europe for a Fortune 500 Global Sales Company.

Except…. it turns out it wasn’t what I wanted after all

Dream vs Reality No 1: Corporate politics & endlessly explaining why last month's sales didn’t match last week's forecast which didn’t match last year's plan. Not really for me.

So, with a redundancy offer in hand, I made my escape and traded finance and spreadsheets for long walks with the dog, baking, sewing and time with my family.

No Schedule, No Boss & No Commute. Idyllic yes, Challenging, no

Dream vs Reality No 2: Turns out, I’m not very good at doing nothing!

I’m no Domestic Goddess, so after researching my family tree and volunteering at the local library, I ended up opening an Etsy Shop selling Printable Planners. Trust me, I’m way better on a laptop than a sewing machine!

But then, I hit the same brick walls as every other Etsy Seller.

How do you figure out exactly how much you’ve earned?  Where did you find your figures; and why did nothing add up properly…

And just like that, the dots connected. Dream vs Reality No 3: Perfection!!

Spreadsheet skills + business know-how + accountancy training

=

the perfect bookkeeping resource to help you make sense of your Etsy Finances.

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Fast forward to today, and my spreadsheets have helped thousands of Etsy Sellers around the world

Since 2018

3,100 +

Customers Helped

900 +

5 Star Reviews

“ This template must be one of the best things I’ve ever purchased. It has helped me no end, starting my business and now two years in I have filed all my tax returns myself, with the help of my amazing spreadsheet from Made on the Common.

Sarah is always on hand to help if you encounter a problem and is a genuine and lovely person. She also provides you with free advice and updates.

Amazing seller!!”

—

Kelly

But, understanding your business finances takes more than just having a great Spreadsheet

You need a little knowledge as well, to make sure that the figures you're entering are the RIGHT numbers.

And that’s where this website comes in.

Find the explanations you're looking for, in simple, plain English, that finally makes sense.

➤ Got a quick question? Check out the FAQ

➤ Want some more detailed information? Try the Blog

So welcome on board, grab a coffee, settle down and let's get those numbers sorted.

Sarah x

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PS: Wondering about the name - Made on the Common?

I guess the “Made” part is fairly obvious.

The “Common” is because I live on open Common land in the Cotswolds near Stroud. We have cows roaming free all summer (along with a few horses and a donkey called Alfie).

Pretty idyllic, until they come up and lick the windows.

Having spent years working in offices in the middle of various cities, the view from my window today is of long grass, buttercups, and trees.

And I love it.

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It’s a quiet life that I share with my husband and our slightly mad black Labrador, Max.

I’m a classic introvert & can happily spend hours locked away working on my latest spreadsheet with just the radio for company, (especially if I’m catching up with The Archers !)

When I’m not sat at my desk tapping away on the laptop you can find me enjoying a blustery walk with Max around the Common or across the beaches in Cornwall.

Aah Cornwall, my 2nd favourite place in the world. Endless beaches and wild swimming.

But let’s save that for another day…..

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