Know eBay, Sell More

Making eBay a genuine business can be an extremely stressful job. If you want to be successful on eBay you must know your business from the inside out. The transition can be made easier with implementation of a few simple strategies:

Know the items you have in stock

Create a list of vendors that you purchase items from

Know the costs associated with your items

Keep in contact with your customers so that you establish repeat business. Continue giving them updates on items that you think they will be interested in purchasing - base this on the first purchase.

Establish exact numbers - buy at the right price, sell at the right markup, receive consistent profits

Utilize a software program to keep track of your inventory and cost sheets. Quick Books is a great resource.

Keep a file of your payment and shipping information. Mark the orders with the following: pending, paid, shipped or canceled

Use a Point-of-Sale software program to manage your business. Most include inventory, order, customer, promotions links. These can be quite expensive so choose wisely.

Knowing eBay

Knowing eBay and knowing your business are essential in creating a successful online business. If you implement the majority of the above, I can promise you that your business will begin to thrive. Be smart and be on top of your day-to-day work . . . you will see huge benefits if you do this.