The eBay business handbook : how anyone can build a business and make big money on eBay.co.uk / Robert Pugh.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pugh, Robert, 1964 or 1965-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

eBay (Firm).

Internet auctions--Great Britain.

Internet auctions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (374 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Place of Publication:

Petersfield, Hampshire : Harriman House, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Anyone can buy and sell on eBay. But how many people actually make serious money from eBay? How many people make enough give up the day job and run an eBay business full time? Robert Pugh has done just that and in this fully updated and revised third edition of his eBay Business Handbook he reveals the secrets of his success.Robert covers everything you need to know; from the eBay basics through to the creation and management of your own business. It gives you the information you need to use eBay to its full potential, to maximise returns and develop a robust online business.This book has been written for anyone who has ever considered the idea of being their own boss. Whether you want to supplement an existing income or you want a complete change in lifestyle, this book is for you - giving you the confidence and knowledge you need to make that step.Unlike many other eBay guides, this handbook is based on the personal experiences of an established Power Seller. Everything is covered; from the practical concerns of international sales to the purchase of packing materials. With a fresh, common sense approach to selling, the book includes many hints, tips and personal recommendations that can be applied to all of your eBay activities.One of the most valuable sections is the one dedicated to finding stock to sell. Where traders obtain their stock is a closely guarded secret and often finding where to buy can be quite daunting. This guide tells you where to look, how to buy from different sources and, perhaps the most interesting of all, how to use eBay as a source of goods.Discover how the author went from zero to over 25,000 positive feedbacks (and counting). From the very first LP record to the family car, he has sold items into almost every corner of the globe and taken every form of payment known to man. Anybody can do this, just follow the simple steps in this guide, dedicate the time, and soon you too could be living the eBay dream.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

About the author

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1 - A day in the life of an ebay trader

Dear diary...

Dear Diary… Two years on

Dear Diary... April 2010

Chapter 2 - Starting out

Overview

What exactly is eBay?

First steps

What to sell

When to sell

Research the market

Establish your selling account

Decide on your target market

Establish your trading terms and conditions

Payment options

eBay charges

Chapter 3 - Preparing for the first listing

Check the competition

Prepare your item

Packaging materials

Post

Photographs

Best match

Chapter 4 - Creating the first listing

Stage 1: Category selection

Stage 2: Create your listing

Stage 3: Review your listing

Chapter 5 - While the listing is live

Revise your item

Best offer

Cancelling a bid

End a listing early

Selling directly

Reply to email

First listing completed

Chapter 6 - After a listing has ended

Second chance offer

Receiving payment

Packaging

Dispatch

Re-list your unsold item

Claiming back fees

Chapter 7 - Refining your listing format

Standard method

Your own HTML

Chapter 8 - Fraud on eBay

Types of fraud

What eBay will and won't do concerning fraud

What to do if you have been defrauded

Chapter 9 - Developing your online business

Building on your brand

Securing more stock

Affiliate sales

Power Seller status

Trading worldwide

Chapter 10 - Managing the paperwork

Business plan

Legal concerns

Taxation

Self-employment

Conclusion

Appendices

Prohibited items

Sample trading terms &amp

conditions statement

Spoof emails

Quick reference Royal Mail postal rates.

All the essential internet links in one place

Glossary of terms and abbreviations

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed December 15, 2013).

ISBN:

0-85719-139-X

OCLC:

868916589