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Are you ready for the ideal Home Business"
Thanks to the current financial situation there has never been a time when so many people have been looking or opportunities to make an extra income. One of the obvious choices is to start a business selling items on eBay, the online auction site.
The reasons why eBay represents such a good opportunity are:
- Low start up costs
- Can be run either full or part time
- Home based
- Hours to suit you
- Opportunity to start small and build a real business.
You will probably have either read or heard about the many thousands of people who have started their own online auction selling businesses. You may also have been told how easy it is to do. Yes, it is easy but only if you know what you are doing. It is just as easy to waste a lot of time and money if you go about it in the wrong way.
The purpose of UK Auctionline is to help you make a start and provide you with the knowledge and information that you will need to be successful. There are over 450 articles relating to all aspects of buying and selling through online auctions. We are re-launching our free monthly newsletter and it will also keep you abreast of the latest techniques, tips and news from the world of eBay and online auctions. New articles are added on an almost daily basis and we feature contributions from many of the leading names in online auction selling.
Although the site is aimed mainly at users of eBay.co.uk the information you will find it is also applicable for users of many of the other eBay International online auctions such as ebay.com. You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter and if you are new to online auctions then you may benefit from our http://www.ukonlineauctionnews.com which takes you through the basic steps of how to get started on eBay. You can also subscribe to our 52 weekly email course packed full of useful information.
At one time it was possible to sell practically anything on eBay with the minimum of effort but times have changed. Now it is the people who know what they are doing and why they are doing it that are coming out on top. By joining the UK Auctionline community you can become one of those people.
UK Auctionline will help you get started and get the maximum returns both as a buyer and a seller on eBay. But eBay may be by far the biggest but it is not the only player on the block. We look at all UK sites, as well as specialist online auction sites. Online auctions are changing the face of selling around the world with well over 200 million registered users on eBay alone. Some people have called it a marketing revolution and if you want to be part of that revolution make sure that you bookmark this page and become a frequent visitor.
So, you have decided that millions of people can’t be wrong and an eBay business can make money. After you’ve done your product research there is another step to perform and it’s marketing. It takes time to establish a following and a reputation for quality, but having a plan in the beginning can speed things up. Here are some tips to help you steer your marketing efforts in the right direction.
Continue reading "Your eBay Marketing Plan" »
Posted by Dave Bromley on Jun 14, 2010 | Permalink
Are you an eBay seller? If you just recently became an eBay seller, you may still be learning the ins and outs of eBay, particularly how to make a profit. While there are an unlimited number of tips that could help increase your chances of making a profit on eBay, like detailed product descriptions and such, there is one way that is relatively simple; having an open line of communication with all of your eBay buyers. Although you may not necessarily think about it at the time, communication goes a long way when it comes to online business transactions, particularly on eBay.
Continue reading "eBay Sellers: The Importance of Communication" »
Posted by Dave Bromley on May 4, 2010 | Permalink
It is no secret that many buyers and sellers are less than happy with eBay and its online auction site. Over recent months there has be a growing number of complaints that the site is forsaking its traditional role of providing a market place for individuals and small businesses to auction off unwanted items. Detractors claim that eBay is now only interested in working with large companies and sellers offering fixed price retail goods.
Continue reading "Castoff.net- Can they really take on eBay?" »
Posted by Dave Bromley on Apr 26, 2010 | Permalink
An eBay trader is facing the possibility of a £50,000 fine after setting up a second eBay account and bidding on his own items to push the price up.
Paul Barrett of Stanley County Durham, a mini bus operator pleaded guilty to 10 charges of breaching the Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008 and the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
Barrett set up a second account which he used to bid on his own items and used to submit positive feedback. He told the court that he did not realise that he was committing a criminal offence and it was the first time he had been in trouble.
Barrett had fallen foul of new laws introduced recently force to tackle growing internet fraud after an EU directive to bring UK consumer protection up to European standards.
Each of the ten offences that he pleaded guilty too carry a maximum of a £5,000 fine. Therefore he could be face a total fine of up to a £50,000. A Crown Court Judge will set the amount of the fines at a future hearing. Trading standards who brought the case first became interested in Mr Barrett when they received a complaint that he advertised and sold a mini bus through ebay with a false mileage.
Posted by Dave Bromley on Apr 22, 2010 | Permalink
What does June mean to you, the World Cup, strawberries and cream at Wimbledon? For online auction fans there is something even more exciting happening the launch of a brand new all British online auction site Castoff.net.
Yes, I know we have all heard it before; new auction sites have come and almost as quickly disappeared. But this one is different; they have spent a considerable amount of time and money researching exactly why buyers and sellers are deserting the market leader, eBay.
Marcus Down, CEO of castoff.net is hoping to entice disgruntled eBay users away with a series of tempting offers. The listing fees are considerably lower and charities can use Castoff.net completely free. Buyers will be rewarded with loyalty gifts and sellers can participate in a cash back thank you scheme.
There is a strong and experienced team behind Castoff.net and they seem determined to provide the standard and level of service that online auction buyers and sellers are entitled to expect.
With the current economic climate driving more people to search for extra income the timing of the launch of castoff.net could not come at a better time.
With eBay concentrating more and more on instant sales and large corporate retailers, smaller sellers are feeling isolated. Castoff.net could well offer the answer for smaller British retailers and online entrepreneurs.
Exactly how good the site is going to be or whether it can become a significant player will only be answered in June and beyond. Having spent a considerable amount of time with Marcus Down and others associated with the site I think the chances are good. This is a very dedicated team whose aim is to provide a site and service for the British online auction users that is second to none. Power to their elbow I say and I will be giving them my support.
Castoff.net have set up a page on Facebook so that you can register an interest. There is an interesting video which features a tune that you just won’t be able to get out of your head. It is worth going to the site just to see and hear that.
http://bit.ly/dt5uuK
Auctionline wishes Castoff.net all success and will keep subscribers updated on the latest news.
Posted by Dave Bromley on Apr 21, 2010 | Permalink
