eBay Business All-in-One For Dummies
2nd Edition
Published on 27. January 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
864 pages
978-0-470-38536-4 (ISBN)
Description
A fully updated eBay business primer from Marsha Collier, renowned eBay business expert!
Whether you're thinking about starting an eBay business or are already up and running, this step-by-step guide will lead you down the smart path to making a regular income on eBay. With solid tips from the bestselling eBay expert, this reference helps you get your eBay business off the ground and manage the basics of listing items, completing transactions, and keeping your buyers happy.
* Learn the nuts and bolts - discover how you can set up your business, find and manage inventory, and run your business like a pro
* Equip yourself with the tools that count - make the most of eBay's search engine, online sources of information, the PayPal system, and eBay's management tools
* Start selling like a whiz - learn valuable strategies for managing and maximizing sales
* Source your merchandise effortlessly - learn the ins and outs of online retailing and what it takes to buy and sell online with ease
* Get the word out - find out how to set up the optimal eBay photo studio and develop and market your eBay Web site
* Be the power seller you were born to be - from opening your eBay store to the nitty-gritty office set up, get your business up and running
Open the book and find:
* How to navigate through eBay's buyer and seller tools
* Tips on effectively using your My eBay page
* Insider advice on creating listings that win bids
* Sources for the merchandise that sells profitably on eBay
* How top sellers use photos and HTML to improve their sales
* Ideas for promoting your business both on eBay and off
* Worry-free shipping strategies
* Painless guidance on keeping your business legal
Whether you're thinking about starting an eBay business or are already up and running, this step-by-step guide will lead you down the smart path to making a regular income on eBay. With solid tips from the bestselling eBay expert, this reference helps you get your eBay business off the ground and manage the basics of listing items, completing transactions, and keeping your buyers happy.
* Learn the nuts and bolts - discover how you can set up your business, find and manage inventory, and run your business like a pro
* Equip yourself with the tools that count - make the most of eBay's search engine, online sources of information, the PayPal system, and eBay's management tools
* Start selling like a whiz - learn valuable strategies for managing and maximizing sales
* Source your merchandise effortlessly - learn the ins and outs of online retailing and what it takes to buy and sell online with ease
* Get the word out - find out how to set up the optimal eBay photo studio and develop and market your eBay Web site
* Be the power seller you were born to be - from opening your eBay store to the nitty-gritty office set up, get your business up and running
Open the book and find:
* How to navigate through eBay's buyer and seller tools
* Tips on effectively using your My eBay page
* Insider advice on creating listings that win bids
* Sources for the merchandise that sells profitably on eBay
* How top sellers use photos and HTML to improve their sales
* Ideas for promoting your business both on eBay and off
* Worry-free shipping strategies
* Painless guidance on keeping your business legal
More details
Edition
2., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 23.3 cm
Width: 18.7 cm
Thickness: 48 mm
Weight
1215 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-38536-4 (9780470385364)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Marsha Collier
eBay Business All-in-One For Dummies
Book
08/2013
3rd Edition
Wiley
€32.90
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Previous edition
Marsha Collier
eBay Business All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies
Book
05/2005
1st Edition
Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
€27.90
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Person
Marsha Collier is a highly respected eBay expert as well as the best-selling author on all things eBay. Her books, including top sellers eBay For Dummies and Starting an eBay Business For Dummies, have sold over a million copies. She is also a highly experienced eBay seller who was one of the first eBay PowerSellers.
Content
Introduction. Book I: eBay Basics. Chapter 1: Hooking Up with Online Technology. Chapter 2: Navigating through eBay. Chapter 3: Signing Up and Getting Started. Chapter 4: Understanding eBay Sales. Chapter 5: Checking Out the Seller and Leaving Feedback. Chapter 6: Bidding to Win. Chapter 7: Completing the Transaction. Chapter 8: Participating in the Community. Book II: Essential Tools. Chapter 1: Researching on eBay. Chapter 2: Researching on the Web. Chapter 3: Effi cient Communications for Better Sales. Chapter 4: Simplifying Payment with PayPal. Chapter 5: Using eBay's Management Tools. Book III: Selling Like a Pro. Chapter 1: Be Sure Your Listings Make Cents. Chapter 2: Understanding the Finer Points of Selling. Chapter 3: Listing Your Items for Sale. Chapter 4: Using eBay's Turbo Lister. Chapter 5: Managing Your Sales on My eBay. Chapter 6: Using PayPal to Organize Your Sales. Chapter 7: Checking Out Payment Alternatives. Book IV: Sourcing Merchandise. Chapter 1: Understanding Online Retailing. Chapter 2: Buying Merchandise Like the Pros. Chapter 3: Selling Other People's Stuff. Chapter 4: Liquidation and Drop-Shipping. Book V: Presenting Your Items. Chapter 1: Your eBay Photo Studio. Chapter 2: Mastering eBay Photography. Chapter 3: Sprucing Up Your Listings with HTML. Chapter 4: Getting Your Photos Ready for eBay. Chapter 5: Getting Your Photos on the Web. Book VI: Promoting Your Goods. Chapter 1: Developing Your Web Site. Chapter 2: Marketing Your Web Site and eBay Store. Chapter 3: Using PayPal to Increase Your Sales. Book VII: Storing and Shipping. Chapter 1: Organizing Your Merchandise and Shipping Department. Chapter 2: Shipping without Going Postal. Chapter 3: Insuring Your Item's Delivery. Book VIII: Power Selling. Chapter 1: Upgrading to eBay's Selling Manager. Chapter 2: Managing Your Business with Third-Party Tools. Chapter 3: Studying Your Statistics. Chapter 4: Becoming a PowerSeller. Chapter 5: Opening Your eBay Store. Book IX: Office and Legal. Chapter 1: Getting Legal with the State and the Feds. Chapter 2: The Joys of Taxes and Business Reporting. Chapter 3: Using Bookkeeping Software. Chapter 4: Keeping Your Business Secure Online. Chapter 5: Networking Your Office. Index.