Uncover 7 eBay business startup tips from one artsy mom who has learned
how
to earn money on eBay work for her. Discover how she manages
her
eBay business risks and what she does to ensure that
her
eBay
business will actually make a profit.
My eBay business startup idea was sparked by my desire to sell my art. Though getting the business started on eBay was a breeze (ie getting everything set-up), sustaining and moving the business forward was a challenge. I had many reservations about whether or not my art would sell.
After starting my own eBay art business (you can read about my starting-a-business-on-eBay story here), I found that customers actually loved my art. Over time, I learned how to list/offer art and antique that my customers really liked.
Finding treasures and honing my art skills for my customer base was a blast - and I have loved every minute of it...except I just wish someone would have given me the 8 eBay business startup tips I give you below.
One of my core struggles has been keeping my business 'structured'. I am a mom of two very active kids - so finding the time to actually manage and work on my business was difficult.
If you are thinking of starting a business on ebay, then take it from me, your ebay startup business will go a lot more smoothly if you learn to face your challenges and struggles head on.
As a mom of 2 very active kids, so I had to really hone my time-management skills to ensure that I had enough time to give my family what they needed and to run a successful eBay business.
Over time, you will know your customer likes and dislikes first-hand. So, keep your eye out for a good find. Become a customer concierge by developing an eye for what your customers really want from you.
I get frustrated on a regular basis with uncooperative buyers who bid on the item but don't pay. Or they bid on the item then decide they don't want it...things like that.
When Starting A Business On eBay, There are some customers that will be frustrating to deal with. So, go ahead and make sure you buy insurance for all of your items.
There was once an item I sold a couple of years back that I didn't buy insurance for when I shipped it. The customer claimed she never received the item, so I granted her a full refund.
I was out 50 dollars - I should've just bought the insurance! So now I buy insurance on EVERYTHING. Never hurts to be prepared.
When Starting A Business On eBay, Don't Take Any Risks such as shipping items with no Insurance etc. Play by the book and you don't get burned.
If you're selling, get insurance and tracking...and everything!
All in all, starting an ebay has been awesome:-) I love it! I plan on selling there for quite some time. The benefits of starting my own business are quite a few.
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