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Where To Find Items To Sell On eBay by Lewis Leake One question that always seems to pop up is, "Where do I find products to sell on eBay?" Here are some ideas to get you started. Learn more

The Elusive eBay Product Niche by Simon Slade There’s nothing more disappointing than doing the research, getting the product, and then finding that no one wants to buy it. It can also be quite a shock. It’s not unusual to research the item, see it listed in eBay’s hot list, hear everyone talking about it…and still no one buys. This is one of the most disheartening experiences known to eBay sellers! So what’s going wrong here? And more importantly, what can you do about it? Learn more

How To Make Big Money On eBay Selling Other People's Stuff by Tim Knox Since eBay launched the Trading Assistant program last year, over 50,000 eBay sellers have registered as Trading Assistants to help other people sell their goods on eBay. As a result, eBay consignment businesses have sprung up all over the United States and are now starting to appear in Germany and the UK. This means opportunity for you... Learn more

Do I Really Need A Business License and Tax ID? by Tim Knox I've gotten quite a few emails recently from ebusiness owners who seem to think that just because their business is conducted online or from the comfort of home that the rules and regulations that govern brick and mortar businesses do not apply to them. The ebusiness questions I get most often do not involve building websites or conducting ecommerce... Learn more

How To Use Feedback On eBay by Jason James As an Internet savvy ebay business owner, you have undoubtedly had a friend or family member come to you at some point to ask whether or not it was okay to purchase from a certain Internet business. You might have found this humorous. As someone who regularly makes sales and payments online, you aren't even remotely afraid of being scammed. If something is a scam, you can spot it from a mile away. Learn more

Top eBay Business Secrets Revealed by Jason James Ten million - let me say that number again - ten million people visited the eBay website last month. With everything from online auctions to dropshipping opportunities, the eBay business website has something for everyone. If you are thinking about joining in on the hysteria and trying to make your fortune with an eBay business of your own, here are some of the best things you can do to maximize your chances for success. Learn more

Consignment Sellers: Save Time & Money With Automation by Brendan Coveney Time is a valuable commodity for eBay Trading Assistants. Therefore, they should deploy business practices that allow them to reduce the time they spend on low-value tasks (administrative), and allowing them to refocus their energy on high-value elements, such as recruiting new business and marketing. Automation software tools not only can tackle the administrative and repetitive tasks, such as re-imputing data and managing emails, they can also help you organize the two sides of your clientele. Learn more

Spelling Means Cash on EBay Auctions by Adam Ginsberg On eBay, Misspelling in titles and descriptions often means “opportunity”. When Steve Marconi wanted to sell his ex-wife’s diamond ring, he listed them on eBay - but his item didn’t sell. So, he put the item up for sale again…still no sale. Learn more

Move Into the Top 1% of All eBay Sellers - Accepting the Best Payment Methods by Adam Ginsberg eBay is becoming a more competitive environment to make money these days. As such, there are certain things that you can do as an eBay seller to separate yourself and distance yourself from your competition. As you set up your eBay selling systems, make the commitment to accept all methods of payment. If not, you’ll lose out on potential customers. Learn more

eBay Software and Services: From Analysis to Sniping by Andy Geldman You have probably heard of sniping and auction management, but there is much more to eBay software than that. There are hundreds of downloadable programs and web-based services out there for eBay buyers and sellers from a large, competitive, and innovative industry. This is a quick guide to the eBay software world. Learn more

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