I’ve been reading on some of the e-commerce forums that for many, sales have slowed to a snail’s pace. They blame the venue, they blame the policies, they blame the buyers, they blame other sellers but they never consider the fact that the market has shifted and their items are no longer wanted. How do [...]
As your online sales grow and you increase your inventory you need a system to store all of your merchandise. There is nothing worse than making a sale, receiving the buyers payment then having to tell the buyer you can’t find the item. Creating a system when your inventory level is low will [...]
February 7, 2010 marks the date for Super Bowl XLIV at Dolphin Stadium in Florida and another opportunity to make sales. If you sell sports gear and memorabilia then this is your chance to capture more buyers and their love for the game.
Sports fans are fans year round so selling in a [...]
The new year is almost upon us and everyone I know is making New Year’s Resolutions. Some of the most common resolutions people make are focused on some type of self improvement whether it is losing weight, quitting smoking or getting organized. As an online seller you should be focused on this as [...]
Take a deep breath and be grateful the holiday shipping season is done. Now look at the calendar and see it is time to get items listed for Valentine’s Day (insert scream here). As an online seller you have to be prepared well ahead of every holiday if you are going to make [...]
Here is comes again, another price increase from shipping companies UPS, Federal Express and the United States Postal Service. On January 4, 2010 these three companies will be increasing the cost for you to ship a package. Are you ready?
photo credit: PlayfulLibrarian
Sellers have to be aware that they have no control over what the [...]
There are lots of holidays celebrated every year but if you don’t plan 60-90 days ahead you may miss your opportunity for sales. Listing items that make great gifts will surely be overlooked by potential buyers who need to get the item BEFORE the holiday. Make a calendar of holidays that the items you find [...]
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