I know there are a lot of people out there who are thinking about setting up a business this year. Or perhaps you’ve got it planned out as a 2017 resolution. Either way, I think it’s fair to say that many over complicate what it means to run a business. They think it all starts with getting a business loan which is often quite a large sum of money. You then spend this money on an idea that you are desperate to fund. At that point, you will need to look for all the little things that make up a successful business. You need a great team of staff, technology and of course, a customer base that will buy your product. But what if we could skip over all these problems and instead get to very basics of a business. For me, that’s just making a profit and you can do that without all the complications by setting up a small sales shop on eBay. Here’s what you’ll need to think about to get started.
Great Reviews
The first step is ensuring that you do have absolutely fantastic reviews for your business. You need a good trustscore essentially. To get this, it’s easier to buy rather than to sell. Particularly, if you haven’t actually bought anything that you can sell on. It doesn’t matter what you buy so the items can be as cheap as you like. Make sure you are buying these products from reputable sellers as well. Big brands are best because they will provide you an automated response review. Once you have built up enough of these strong reviews you will have created the type of profile that buyers love. Don’t worry about those items that you bought. You can always sell them on now that your profile is alive and kicking. Speaking of your profile, have a look at www.mashable.com for some great tips.
Show A Little Skin
No, we don’t mean that you should post revealing pictures on your eBay profile. Instead, this suggestion is about letting your customers know who you are. eBay provide you with a full profile page that you can use however you like. Say a little about you, what you’re selling and be sure to include a cover photo. Statistics show people are more likely to buy if they can see who they are are purchasing from.
Get Great Packaging
Don’t forget that if you are selling products you are responsible for the delivery as well as the sale. You choose how it’s packaged as well as who delivers it. Be careful with the decisions you make here as they will affect your reputation as a seller. You can get strong packaging from sites such as www.postaltubeshop.com. This will allow you to guarantee that your items don’t arrive damaged or destroyed.
Advertise And Offer Quality
Last but not least, you do need to advertise the products that you’re selling. Remember to use all the pictures that eBay provides so you can show off the product. To succeed on eBay honesty is the best policy. If you’re selling a quality product, you should have nothing to hide.
Mia Guerra
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