Over 725,000 people in the U.S. rely on eBay for either their primary or secondary source of income. It is estimated that 14 percent of eBay sellers have retired from their jobs to work full-time on eBay and an additional 12 percent are considering doing so. These online auctioneers need a reliable, easy-to-use resource to maximize profits and avoid common pitfalls and problems.

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Over one million people list an item for sale on eBay every day--and 600,000 of these are professional full-time sellers. Now anyone with ambition and a dream can realize financial success on eBay. Whether readers are looking to be their own boss or launch a part-time business, eBay guru Skip McGrath walks them through a series of easy steps designed to generate income in less than a month. This practical guide reveals how to find products to sell, successfully compete in the crowded eBay marketplace, and optimize and grow one’s business. Three Weeks to eBay Profits offers instant answers to anyone who dreams of running this or her own business and realizing financial freedom. Skip McGrath is currently a Gold Level Power Seller on eBay. He has written seven books on eBay selling, including The eBay Power Seller’s Manual and The Complete eBay Marketing System. His Web site, www.auction-sellers-resource.com, is one of the most visited eBay-related sites on the Net.

What the world can learn from Israel's meteoric economic success. Start-Up Nation addresses the trillion dollar question: How is it that Israel -- a country of 7.1 million, only 60 years old, surrounded by enemies, in a constant state of war since its founding, with no natural resources-- produces more start-up companies than large, peaceful, and stable nations like Japan, China, India, Korea, Canada and the UK? With the savvy of foreign policy insiders, Senor and Singer examine the lessons of the country's adversity-driven culture, which flattens hierarchy and elevates informality-- all backed up by government policies focused on innovation. In a world where economies as diverse as Ireland, Singapore and Dubai have tried to re-create the "Israel effect", there are entrepreneurial lessons well worth noting. As America reboots its own economy and can-do spirit, there's never been a better time to look at this remarkable and resilient nation for some impressive, surprising clues.

eBay is the world’s marketplace! If you’re ready to turn your hobby into an online business, Marsha Collier knows exactly how to help. Packed with proven techniques for boosting your business, Starting an eBay Business For Dummies, 3rd Edition includes the steps to success that you’ll want to know. More than a million people are earning regular income on eBay. Those who are earning the most know how to set up a business, find and manage inventory, use auction management software to best advantage, get freebies on shipping, and run their businesses professionally. Marsha Collier was one of the first, and she shares all the secrets she’s learned. In this fun and easy guide to getting your online business off and running, you’ll discover how to: Attract more bidders to your auctions Set up a professional business Find out what sells and what doesn’t Increase bidder confidence with strong listings Price your items to sell Reduce your costs by shipping more efficiently Work with a PayPal account and collect your money Understand legal issues such as taxes and licenses Keep appropriate records Improve your image with outstanding customer service Marsha Collier has been so successful with her home-based business that she educated her daughter on the profits and today is one of the stars of the eBay community. Along with plenty of solid information and time-and-money-saving tips, she’ll give you the confidence you need to become an eBay entrepreneur.

The bestsellng guide to successfully buying and selling on eBay, fully revised and updated eBay is the world's #1 shopping and selling site, where millions find bargains and make money with their own sales. Marsha Collier is the #1 eBay expert and bestselling author, with more than a million copies of her books in print. And eBay For Dummies has been the bestselling book on eBay since the original edition in 1999. Thoroughly updated to cover all the changes in the eBay site, eBay For Dummies, 6th Edition gets you started with information about signing up and navigating the site. It shows you how to find the best bargains, bid to win, and complete your purchase securely. Then it guides you into become a successful eBay seller, showing you how you can pick up extra money in a tight economy with eBay sales. Covers how to find bargains on eBay, bid successfully, and pay for your purchases safely Helps new users become comfortable with the site and shop with confidence Shows you how to set up a seller account, list items, offer customer service, ship merchandise, and receive payment securely Prepares you for other issues that may arise Explores eBay's special features, showing you how to work within the rules, use the community, and even set up a charity auction Includes insider tips on becoming a better buyer and seller eBay For Dummies, 6th Edition prepares you to save money on your purchases and make money on your sales, all from the comfort of your home.

The Mom Test is a quick, practical guide that will save you time, money, and heartbreak. They say you shouldn't ask your mom whether your business is a good idea, because she loves you and will lie to you. This is technically true, but it misses the point. You shouldn't ask anyone if your business is a good idea. It's a bad question and everyone will lie to you at least a little . As a matter of fact, it's not their responsibility to tell you the truth. It's your responsibility to find it and it's worth doing right . Talking to customers is one of the foundational skills of both Customer Development and Lean Startup. We all know we're supposed to do it, but nobody seems willing to admit that it's easy to screw up and hard to do right. This book is going to show you how customer conversations go wrong and how you can do better.