Start Your Own eBay Drop Off Store
Turn
other people’s unwanted items into a lucrative source of income by starting an
eBay drop off store. Master the art of setting up a business, writing a
marketing plan, taking super photos, creating dynamite listings, and offering
great customer service. Thousands of people have transformed their eBay
knowledge into profitable second income sources or even full-time jobs. Take
your skills to the next level and avoid the common pitfalls that keep amateur
sellers from reaching their full potential.
In Start Your Own eBay Drop Off Store, you'll learn how to make online auctions
work for you, earning a substantial income while you’re at it. You'll start out
by assessing your entrepreneur skills, then you'll learn the importance of
developing business and marketing plans, how to select the proper location for
your business, the best ways to attract customers, and smart tricks for
enhancing your listings.
From managing auctions to making customers happy and keeping them coming back,
you'll follow the quick path to success with the guidance of an eBay power
seller who knows all the tricks and traps.
To enroll in this course, click the Enroll Now button below:
Requirements:
Internet access, e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser.
Syllabus:
All courses run for six weeks, with a two-week grace period at the end. Two
lessons are released each week for the six-week duration of the course. You do
not have to be present when the lesson is released, but you must complete each
lesson within two weeks of its release.
A new section of each course starts on the second or third Wednesday of each
month. If enrolling in a series of two or more courses, please be sure to space
the start date for each course at least two months apart.
| Week One |
| Wednesday - Lesson 01 |
| If you've ever wanted to try earning a living from
eBay, you're in luck. Over the next six weeks, you'll learn how to open
your own eBay drop off store. In this first lesson, we'll explore a
basic inventory of the entrepreneur skills that will help you become a
success on ebay, and you'll learn how to register with eBay so you can
begin selling. We'll also go through a quick tutorial of PayPal so you
can find out how to accept online payments. |
| Friday - Lesson 02 |
| Any business-online or not-requires you to take some
common first steps. Picking a name, deciding on a structure, and
figuring out all the financial and legal aspects are all important
investments in your future success. We'll walk through all of these
basics in today's lesson. |
| Week Two |
| Wednesday - Lesson 03 |
| Have you ever heard the adage that "if you fail to
plan, you plan to fail"? A good business plan will help you map out the
kind of success that can bring your business both profits and longevity.
Though every business plan will be different, they all have six criteria
in common. You'll learn how to shape your plan around those elements in
this lesson. |
| Friday - Lesson 04 |
| The key to keeping a steady stream of business coming
through your doors is a smart marketing plan. In today's lesson, you'll
learn the basics of creating and implementing a marketing plan. If you
want to know the secrets of attracting and satisfying the very people
who will keep you in business, you'll get a lot out of this lesson! |
| Week Three |
| Wednesday - Lesson 05 |
| A store that's customer-friendly and efficient is fun
to work in every day. On the other hand, a store that's difficult to
navigate and not very welcoming makes work a drudgery. In this lesson,
you'll learn the secrets for selecting the right location, attracting
walk-in traffic, and organizing your workspace for maximum efficiency. |
| Friday - Lesson 06 |
| Do you know how to set up a contract and quote
service fees? Neither did I-in the beginning. But these are crucial
elements in a successful drop off store business. Every day, you'll need
to write contracts, quote fees, and control your inventory to maximize
your efficiency. I promise it's not too difficult to organize these
tasks once you're headed in the right direction, and I'll point you
there in this lesson. |
| Week Four |
| Wednesday - Lesson 07 |
| There will be times when your walk-in traffic
gets slow, so how can you keep your store going? Prospecting! Retailers,
manufacturers, and nonprofits can give you a steady stream of eBay
items. In this lesson, you'll, learn how to energize your inventory with
additions from these unexpected sources. |
| Friday - Lesson 08 |
| Did you know that you can secure your chances for
eBay success long before you actually list an item? It all begins with
smart research and killer photographs-the kind you're going to learn
about in today's lesson. |
| Week Five |
| Wednesday - Lesson 09 |
| To be an eBay selling star, you have to create
listings that stand out from the crowd. In this lesson, we'll look at
some of the secrets for creating catchy titles, dynamite descriptions,
and sizzling listings. Along the way, you'll pick up insider tips that
will make the process a lot easier. |
| Friday - Lesson 10 |
| If you want to see your sales explode, you have to be
able to manage your listings. In this lesson, you'll discover all the
ways that eBay can help you run your auctions more efficiently. Then
you'll learn automation techniques that will save you time and effort
while substantially increasing your bottom line. |
| Week Six |
| Wednesday - Lesson 11 |
| Are you ready to learn how to create customer delight
and encourage repeat business? In this lesson, you'll take your eBay
sales to the next level by learning how to build a reputation as a
seller who's honest, customer service-oriented, and friendly. It's not
as hard as you might think! |
| Friday - Lesson 12 |
| Even the best eBay entrepreneurs are going to face
some unexpected setbacks. From handling nonpaying bidders to avoiding
scams and frauds, in our final lesson, you'll discover ways to protect
and enhance your selling activities. Give yourself an edge by learning
the best ways to curtail minor setbacks before they become major. |
To enroll in this course, click the Enroll Now button below:
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