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  • How To Prevent Fraud On Ebay! - Four Signs To Watch For
    Of the millions of transactions that transpire on eBay each day, only an infinitesimally small percentage are fraudulent. However, even that small percentage means that fraud does still occur. How do you, as a seller, avoid becoming the victim of a scam? By recognizing common signs of fraud:

    1. “Phishing” expeditions. According to eBay guru Skip McGath (http://SkipMcGrath.com), “phishers” send out mass emails, posing as eBay, or any company, and asking the recipient to con...
  • Learning From History: 5 Common Ebay Mistakes
    Errors in Judgment

    Certain mistakes are common among eBay sellers, even those with experience. But avoiding them can result in higher close rates and better final prices. Lynn Dralle, of http://TheQueenOfAuctions.com, shares the five top mistakes she sees eBay sellers make:

    1. Writing a Bad Title. Look at the keywords other sellers are using for similar items, and use every relevant keyword you can—make the most of your 55 characters! Avoid wasting characters on punctua...
  • How Ebay Powersellers Source Products - A Powerseller Shares His Secrets
    If you want to know how to succeed at something, it’s a good idea to talk to someone who already has. Renowned eBay PowerSeller Skip McGrath offers some helpful insights on how you can find product sources for your online business. Once you’ve determined what you’re selling—where do you go to get the goods?

    Sourcing with a Pro

    According to McGrath, one of the best sources for products is local distributors because they’re easy to find. Go to http://smartpages.com and yo...
  • Knowledge Is Power - Using Ebay Market Research
    New eBay retailers are often overwhelmed with all the choices they have to make—what to sell, what to charge, how to list an item. Thankfully, there are numerous tools available to answer those questions. eBay sold the data on every sale they’ve ever made to various companies. They’ve in turn, created tools to interpret that data and spot trends and patterns in it. According to Anthony Sukow, CEO of market research giant http://Terapeak.com, “Having access to eBay data empowe...
  • The Ten Commandments Of eBay: Side-Stepping Common Seller Errors
    Rookie eBayers are prone to making certain mistakes that are detrimental to their businesses. CEO of internet consulting company, http://InternetBusinessSkills.com, Allison Hartsoe, shares her insights on avoiding the top ten mistakes eBay newcomers make:

    See Yourself through Your Customers’ Eyes

    • Don’t Start Off with a Feedback Rating of Zero. No one wants to be your first buyer—they’d rather not be a guinea pig when their money’s at stake. Go in and buy a few product...
  • Promoting Yourself On Ebay - Tips From A Powerseller
    The key to being successful on eBay is getting people to your listings. If no one sees what you’re selling, no one’s going to buy it. And if they get there and don’t like what they see, they won’t stay around and buy. EBay PowerSeller Skip McGrath, of Skip http://McGrath.com, shares some simple techniques you can use to boost your traffic and your sales:

    Increasing Your Traffic—Building Numbers

    • Optimize Your Listings—90% of all eBay shoppers search by keyword, rather ...
  • Ebay Made Easy—Breaking The Inertia With Technology
    The greatest challenge to getting started on eBay is just that—getting started! Though technological advances have made online retailing faster, easier, and cheaper, would-be entrepreneurs still get discouraged and give up without realizing their goals. An extremely high percentage of first-time eBay sellers leave the site without ever listing an item—they get overwhelmed by the lengthy and intensive Sell Your Item form.

    A Simple Plan

    This was the frustration that led J...
  • Work Smarter—How To Streamline Your Ebay Business
    Automating the Processes

    Imagine a tool that eliminates most of the busy work associated with running your eBay business. According to Dave Cotter, that was the idea behind his company, http://Mpire.com. After talking to hundreds of eBay sellers and hearing the same complaint again and again—people were spending too much time running their e-businesses—Cotter and co-founder, Greg Harrison, were inspired to create a tool to automate the processes involved.

    4 Advantages t...
  • Tax Tips For eBay Sellers - Turning Personal Expenses Into Business Expenses
    Few people realize that starting a side-business on eBay is actually a great way to save money on your taxes. The trick is to make sure you’re putting all the additional expenses you incur against your additional income. Running an eBiz allows you to take numerous deductions that can add up to a lot of savings.

    Deduct Your Home Office

    By definition, if you’re an eBay seller, you have a home office. You have to have a space that’s used exclusively for business, whether i...

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