So you want to start an eBay business? That’s awesome because I think that eBay is the fastest and easiest way to get started selling online. No other website can even come close to the $60 billion in sales that happened on eBay in 2008.
When you’re just getting started online, it’s important not to be an island. Sure you can run a massively successful eBay business from your home, but you’re going to have to connect with other “real” businesses in order to make the profits you want.
The only way to get what you want in life is to help other people get what they want. You should always remember that your business is only in business when you help your customers. The quickest way to see if you’re helping enough people? Check your bank balance. The amount of money that you have in your account directly correlates with how many people you have helped. If your balance is too low, then you’re not helping enough people. It’s not complicated. Want more money? Help more people.
So how do you help and connect with people? One main thing you need to do is get out in the community. Make sure you’re seen and people know what you do. Talk with local store owners. Make sure you always have your business cards with you, and give them out whenever you can. Let everyone know that you sell on eBay, not just your firends and family.
Getting connected with more and more people in your community means that you have more and more opportunities to help them (and for them to help you). Think about small businesses that might need excess inventory liquidated. Are there other local businesses that need help selling their products online? What about individuals that may need their antiques sold? Start looking around and you’ll start seeing opportunities.
So what’s the bottom line? The more connections you have, the more people you help. The more people you help, the more successful you’ll become.
Jesse Holmes is an eBay PowerSeller who has been selling on eBay for over 3 years. Before you start selling on eBay, make sure you check out his excellent free eBay 101 Start Up Kit, showing you step by step how to sell on eBay.
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