Selling items on Amazon is a great opportunity to earn extra money as an individual seller or to see huge profits as an established online retailer. Fortunately, Amazon has made the process to become a seller very easy. The steps below describe how to create an Amazon seller account. Option #1 – If You Already […]
Expanding Your Etsy Business With International Shipping
August 24, 2012 by
Looking to bump up your Etsy business? Look no farther than your grade-school globe for a solution. You already have an international audience on Etsy, so tap into this market and reap the rewards, both professionally and financially. Read on to learn how to sell and ship internationally, it’s truly a small world after all. […]
Finding Products To Sell On eBay
August 23, 2012 by
The great thing about eBay is it’s an online marketplace for all types of sellers—from beginners who casually sell items around the home, to experienced sellers who regularly sell various products. You’ll even find big name brands selling products, such as Toys”R”Us, Sony and HP. But no matter what type of eBay seller you are, […]
Setting Up A Shipping Policy On Your Website
August 21, 2012 by
Whether you’re a new online business or you’ve been established for a few years, it’s important to have an easy-to-understand shipping policy on your web site. Customers want to know how and when you’ll be shipping their items, so you’ll want to be sure to spell it out on your site. A well-thought-out shipping policy […]
Selling on eBay: Taking Pictures Of Your Products
August 1, 2012 by
A picture is worth a thousand words, and the right photo alongside your online store listing can only help your sales. But what if your photos leave a little something to be desired? Luckily, you don’t need to be Annie Leibowitz or Ansel Adams to take great photos of your products; all you need is […]
Mastering USPS Customs Forms
July 23, 2012 by
Where some online retailers see challenges, others see opportunities. A number of online retailers find it a hassle to ship internationally and limit their consumer base to their home country. On the other hand, some online retailers have taken advantage of the international market and are very successful. Truth is, it’s not hard to ship […]
Understanding USPS Dimensional (DIM) Weight Charges
July 19, 2012 by
Most carriers determine shipping costs based on package weight and the distance the package is traveling. In general, the heavier the package, the more it costs to ship. However, if you ship bigger, lightweight items, the shipping rate will be calculated based on the Dimensional Weight, or DIM, instead of the actual weight of the […]
Is Free Shipping the Right Choice for My Business?
July 19, 2012 by
There’s no such thing as a free lunch, and that goes double for the concept of free shipping. Still, small businesses like yours—and plenty of big names as well!—dangle free shipping offers to get attention, differentiate themselves from competitors and create customer loyalty. For many, it’s a tactic that works. Is the right choice for […]
eBay vs. Amazon: The Differences Sellers Should Know
July 19, 2012 by
Many people make a living selling products on Amazon or eBay. As such, it stands to reason that you could make a lot of money by selling on both marketplaces. But is that the case? The answer lies in the details — you have to know the gives and takes of each marketplace. This article […]
Using The eBay Shipping Calculator
July 19, 2012 by
Calculators make life easier, especially when it comes to shipping on eBay. Whether you’re a PowerSeller or you only sell every once in a while, be sure to take advantage of the eBay Shipping Calculator. If you don’t have experience using it, it can seem a little overwhelming, but it’s very simple to use. This […]
