Ebay
Online Commerce Could Be Next for Google As It Recruits EBay Executive
Google may be poised for a push into online commerce.
Google said Tuesday that Stephanie Tilenius would join the Internet giant as vice president of commerce, a new position.
The EBay veteran said in September she would leave the Silicon Valley auction site. Google has tried to create a rival to PayPal, EBay’s online payment service.
In addition [...]
Android Has Been Graced With A New EBay Application
There’s nothing like finding and getting rid of junk on eBay, especially if you’re a gadget hound looking to offload last month’s toys for the latest and greatest. While it’s entirely possible to manage your eBay account on your phone’s browser, a dedicated application would make life so much easier.The new eBay app for Android [...]
PayPal, Facebook Team Up on Virtual Goods Payment
PayPal and Facebook will team up to offer an online payments system for virtual goods on the popular social networking site, hoping to get in on a burgeoning market.
In the nonexclusive deal, advertisers will also be able to use PayPal, a unit of eBay Inc (EBAY.O), to purchase ads on Facebook, which derives the bulk [...]
EBay Shakeup Brings $0 Listing Fee
EBay is about to shake up its pricing structure again, introducing an option that allows sellers to list up to 100 items for free each month if bidding starts under a buck. If the goods don’t sell, eBay collects no fee.
The changes, which will take effect March 30, will affect nearly every transaction on eBay’s [...]
The Top 5 Ways to Make More Money With Your EBay Business
by Jesse Holmes
Those who have decent eBay businesses and aren’t interested in making more money should just ignore this article. For everyone else who wants to grow their business and increase profit margins, here are a few simple tips that you can put into practice immediately.
1) Building a list of past customers. If they purchased [...]
10 Part-Time Business Ideas
In any economy, a part-time business can bring in extra income, give you a fallback plan if you lose your job, or plant the seed for a larger venture. In a downturn, it’s hard to argue with preparing a backup plan. Of course, starting a business is always risky, and you will almost surely spend [...]
Marketing Your Business on Craigslist
From e-commerce websites to furniture wholesalers, small businesses both online and off are realizing the marketing power of Craigslist.org. Founded in 1996 by Craig Newmark, Craigslist.org gets an estimated 10 million unique visitors per day. With an online classified ads format organized by either region or city, Craigslist connects buyers and sellers in more than 300 communities; [...]
Ten Secrets to Making Higher Profits on EBay
Here are ten great eBay tips to lowering your costs and increasing your eBay profits
Here are ten eBay tips to help you make more profits on eBay. Many of these are very simple and easy to implement. If you do all of them the savings and profits can really add up.
1. Use Free Relist Credits [...]
Start Up Resources For Entrepreneurs-To-Be
Entrepreneurs-to-be don’t have to go it alone. Here are some resources for the recently laid-off who are thinking of starting a business:
SCORE is a nonprofit group that calls itself “counselors to America’s small business.” Online resources abound, from business-plan templates to a guide on estimating startup expenses. But the organization also offers web-based workshops and [...]
Top 5 Ways To Make Money on EBay
Whether you’re a novice or a “PowerSeller,” here are five tips to help boost your eBay profits.
1. Choose Wisely
Anyone who’s trolled around on eBay knows that they can find everything from blenders to toilet paper. But peddling mundane household products isn’t necessarily a winning strategy. The best eBay businesses sell unusual, hard-to-find [...]
