Hot Topics:
March 27, 2013 · 4 Comments

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 · No comments

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 · No comments

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 · 3 Comments

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 · 8 Comments

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, […]

August 14, 2012 · No comments

How to Photograph Clothing for Selling Online

Minimize unwanted effects that patterns can cause to get sharper product images.

Q: I sell clothing and have learned that in order to get true dark colors to use minimal light then use the “I’m feeling lucky” feature in Picasa 3 to refine the color to a natural dark color. What I […]

July 24, 2012 · 1 Comment

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 · 1 Comment

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 · 1 Comment

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 · 1 Comment

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 […]