Tired of shopping at the mall? Now, it's easier than ever--and more secure--to shop online. Learn basics of maneuvering through eBay and other sites that offer everything from books to collectibles, vintage cars to travel deals. Accessible text provides quick reference.

A comprehensive guide to running a retail store, with advice on hiring and training, licenses and registrations, working with customers, and learning the retail market.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting an Online Business shows why and how to establish company Web sites and Intranets. It speaks specifically to the idea of distributed information as capital and how to use the Web and Web technologies to positively impact revenues. See how to set objectives, create strategies, and implement programs for Web-related communications that will impact your company's marketing, sales and financial activities. Learn to manage a Web site and maximize the use of information gleaned from an online presence. Also included: an overview of E-commerce, explanations of various Web software tools, the basics of Web design and how to set up a company Intranet.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying a Computer covers ALL the necessary considerations to make BEFORE you purchase that computer. What are your computing needs? Mobility? Ease? Portability? Power? Multimedia features? This book leads you through the initial assessment of your computer needs. It then takes you through an industry overview of computers (desktop vs. laptop vs. hand-held) with the inside scoop on the pros and cons of these machines. You will learn about clones and how to decide whether or not to make the clone purchase. You'll also receive information about where to go to make that computer purchase (and where not to go), and what kinds of questions to ask. A tear-out checklist is included to take with you when making your computer investment.

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In real estate, it's a buyer's market—and here is the buyer's bible . . . Buying a home is the single most important financial move in most people's lives. This book covers a variety of topics including inspecting, evaluating, negotiating, financing, contracts, and legal issues. It also breaks down the roles of the key players and what these professionals, agents, brokers, and inspectors are responsible for—and when to go it alone. The thorough advice, covering everything from buying houses at auctions to what neighborhood to live in, will provide reassurance for every soon–to–be homeowner. • A necessary tool for those who plan to buy homes and even current homeowners in order to keep up with an ever changing market • Will be published in time for spring, when most people start looking into buying new homes • Covers a broad range of buying options and homeowner's needs

In the 21st century, it has become very difficult for a business to survive without a website - today's equivalent of a mid-1990s yellow-pages listing. Today's websites require advanced features that visitors have come to expect- streaming video and audio; e-commerce; custom surveys, forms, and polls; and discussion groups. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Creating a Website, readers will find- ♦ How to create a webpage-all the basics and tables. ♦ Using good design. ♦ Publishing your site. ♦ Automating your site. ♦ How to make your site profitable. ♦ Publicizing your site. The CD contains many custom templates with which to start a website, as well as numerous JavaScript scripts.