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March 27, 2013
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Amazon Seller: Don’t Go Broke Sending in Pallets of Stuff
A truck freight carrier may be your best option to send products in to Amazon.
Q: I have hundreds of products I want to send in to Amazon for fulfillment. How can I do this without going broke? A: You just scored the mother lode of merchandise, and it’s the hottest-selling item on Amazon. Good […]
February 27, 2013
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Make Online Business Tax Reporting Easier
What you need to know as you prep your tax returns.
Q: Any tips on how to make online business tax reporting easier? What forms do online sellers need to file, what should we have handy and what write-offs can we use? A: Let’s start with the basics. While you certainly should check with a […]
November 30, 2012
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When Should I Stop Selling During the Holiday Season?
Know what deadline to set so your items arrive in time for Christmas.
Q: What is the ideal cutoff date to make sure the items I sell during the holiday season can be delivered in time for Christmas? A: As an eBay seller for 13 years, I have learned that the holiday selling […]
October 30, 2012
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Should I Use eBay Reserve Price Auctions?
Approaches to 'set' a minimum without turning off buyers
Q: Do you have any advice for using eBay reserve price on auction listings? I sell high-end watches, and I want to preserve my investment, but I’m worried about scaring away bidders by setting a reserve. A: Setting an eBay […]
September 25, 2012
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Managing eBay Shipping Fees
A veteran eBay seller gives tips for discovering your secret formula.
Q: I’d like some suggestions on how to handle shipping charges now that eBay charges fees on shipping. I sell all kinds of things and shipping can vary by location. I charge as high as I think it will be, […]
July 24, 2012
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How to Drive Traffic to Your Website
Tools and techniques to get the buyer traffic you need to succeed.
Q: I started an online store last September, and I have not had one sale. Do you know where I should start to increase Web traffic and get more business? A: You’ve come across one of the primary challenges for […]
June 25, 2012
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Best Way to Sell an Uncommon Item
Ideas for pricing and marketing a vintage emergency phone.
Q: I recently got this really cool emergency phone. It was meant to be installed in a wall of office buildings. It is all metal and it still has the phone in it. On the TV show “American Pickers,” I […]
June 5, 2012
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SEO Mistakes Online Sellers Should Avoid
When optimizing your website, remember the blind men and the elephant.
Q: What are the most common SEO mistakes online sellers make when trying to optimize their websites? A: The answer to this reminds me of a parable. In the story of the blind men and the elephant, six blind men […]
April 24, 2012
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How to Get More Fans on Facebook
5 tips for building a quality community on your Facebook page
Q: What are the most effective ways to get more fans to join your Facebook page without sacrificing fan quality? A: Fan growth is effective when it is done in an organic way that leads to a steady pace of […]
March 27, 2012
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Making Tax Prep for Online Sellers Easier
Top 3 tips to help you sort through the 'taxing' work of filing taxes
Income tax is due on April 17 this year—and that’s coming up! This is a big year for online sellers, since the tax laws affecting sellers have changed drastically. Below are three tax tips that will help you sort through […]