202 things you can buy and sell for big profits / James Stephenson ; with Jason Rich.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stephenson, James, 1966- author.

Contributor:

Rich, Jason, contributor.

Series:

202 series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Purchasing.

Selling.

Home-based businesses--Management.

Home-based businesses.

Small business--Management.

Small business.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (377 p.)

Edition:

Second edition.

Other Title:

Two hundred two things you can buy and sell for big profits

Two hundred and two things you can buy and sell for big profits

Place of Publication:

[Irvine, California] : Entrepreneur Press, [2008]

Summary:

THE FIRST STEP TO A DYNAMIC CAREERYou have something in common with Bill Gates, Michael Dell and Ted Turner:None of them graduated from college. If they can make it, you can, too! Don't settle for a minimum-wage job just because you're not a college graduate. Try one of these 202 high-paying options. They're more than jobs?they're careers.This book helps you:? Define your interests and skills, and figure out what job is perfect for you? Impress recruiters by perfecting resumes, cover letters, applications and interview skills? Choose from 202 opportuniti

Contents:

[ CONTENTS ]; INTRODUCTION; 1. WHAT IS A BUY-AND-SELL ENTERPRISE?; The Internet Makes It Easy to Buy and Sell; eBay Versus an E-Commerce Website; The New Economy Is Buying and Selling; The Advantages of a Buy-and-Sell Enterprise; Who Can Buy and Sell?; Buying and Selling Part Time; Buying and Selling Full Time; Buying and Selling Seasonally; Buying and Selling to Supplement Your Retirement Income; Capitalize on Your Knowledge; Choosing the Best Product(s) To Sell; Consider Your Existing Competition; Calculate Your Costs; Know the Demographics Related to Your Target Audience

Figure Out How You'll Reach Your AudienceForecast the Current and Future Demand for Your Product(s); Having a Passion for Your Products Is Very Helpful; How Much Money Can You Earn Buying and Selling?; Plan on Making an Ongoing Time and Financial Investment; 2. LEGAL AND FINANCIAL ISSUES OF A BUY-AND-SELL ENTERPRISE; Legal Business Structure Options; The Sole Proprietorship; Partnership; The Limited Liability Corporation (LLC); Corporation; Licenses Are Needed to Operate a Buy-and-Sell Enterprise; Business License; Permits; Insurance; Property Insurance; Liability Insurance

Health & Long-Term Disability InsuranceHow Much Money Do You Need to Start Buying and Selling?; Acquiring The Funds You'll Need; Personal Savings; Borrowing From Family and Friends; Bank Loans (Small Business Loans); Government Loans (SBA Loans); Credit Cards; Social Lending; Seek Out an Investor; Leasing and Renting; Supplier Terms; Banking and Bookkeeping; Setting Up the Books; Purchase Payment Options; Accepting Cash and Checks; Accepting Debit Cards; Obtaining A Merchant Account; Online Payment Services: Google Checkout and PayPal Express Checkout; Taxation and the Buy-and-Sell Enterprise

Paying TaxesUp Next: Establishing Your Business's Infrastructure; 3. THERE'S STILL PLENTY MORE YOU'LL NEED TO KNOW; Buying and Selling From Home; Setting Up Your Work Space; Considerations Before Welcoming Customers Into Your Home; Storage Issues; Equipment and Technology; Keeping Track of Inventory and Delivering the Goods; Product Delivery; Product Pricing; Pricing New Products for Resale; Pricing Used Products for Resale; Pricing Antiques and Collectibles for Resale; Building Strong Trade Accounts; Buying on Terms; Drop-Shipping Option; Developing a Marketing Plan

1. Your Buy-and-Sell Enterprise2. Marketplace; 3. Target Customer; 4. Product-Related Questions; 5. Competition; 6. Sales Goals; 7. Product, Price, Place and Promotion; 8. Marketing Budget; 9. Action Plan; Mastering Personal Selling; Qualifying the Buyer; Getting Past Objections; Negotiate Like a Pro; Closing Every Sale; Advertising That Works; Creating Ads That Sell; Cheap and Free Classified Advertising Sources; Getting Free Publicity Through Public Relations Efforts; Speeches; Talk Radio; Community Publicity; Phenomenal Promotional Fliers; Sizzling Signage

The Importance of Customer Service

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781613081228

1613081227

OCLC:

818855685