Starting an eBay Business For Dummies
Ready to make money? Let the bestselling eBay author guide you to online business success!You've been flirting with the idea of launching an eBay business. Now you don't have to go it alone! Marsha Collier has been a runaway success on eBay for more than a decade, and she willingly shares her secrets in this fun, easy-to-follow guide. Here's how to get started, discover what sells, manage your business, handle marketing, and make money!Lay the groundwork — decide how much time you can give to the project and what to sell, get your equipment, and set up shopAll about inventory — get great tips on where to find merchandise, how to price it, and where to list itThe Web and more — see how a great Web site and social media marketing can bring in businessSeller beware — learn about eBay's fees, handy tools to help you calculate expenses, and how to budgetSuper selling — find out how to take photos and write listings that showcase your itemsShow me the money — discover what you need to know about payment methods and how to protect yourself from fraudShip shape — compare shipping carriers and find out how to get the best dealKeep the tax man happy — all about licenses, taxes, and foolproof bookkeepingOpen the book and find:How to turn your passions into eBay profitsAll about eBay's seller servicesSurprising places to find stuff to sellCustomer service tipsHow to get free shipping materialsTips for stocking an effective office for your businessAdvice on staying legalReal-life stories from happy eBay sellersLearn to:Set up a store and follow eBay rulesSource and price merchandise, keep your books, and stay legalEstablish a Web identity through social mediaUse software to help you budget, ship merchandise, and serve customers