Online Selling Tip of the Week

Something is better than nothing.

When you’re having a busy week, don’t get down on yourself if you haven’t listed as many items as you want to list.

Did you at least do something for your online business?  Shipping?  Take pictures? Organize items that you already listed?

You’re only one person.  You’re not Superman.  Do what you can do this week and try again next week.

Summer Days

I love being self-employed, and I love my lighter schedule.  It gives me a lot more time to get projects done that I’ve been putting off, like scrap booking, and sewing.  It gives me a chance to swim, go for walks and go on road trips

Summer is also a great time  to spend more time on my listings, and get my store ready for the Christmas season.  It really is just right around the corner.

In the summer, I like to set aside one day a week to focus on my listings.  My laptop comes in handy, because we can put on a movie and I can list from the comfort of my reclining couch.

I don’t spend the entire day listing, but several hours.  I do take breaks, but I don’t plan anything else for that day.

Usually it takes me a few hours. I’m able to list everything in my current bin that I have pictures of. Then we go do something special like swimming, get a pedicure, or go to dinner.

Everyone’s schedule is different.

Some people have a hectic summer  but  fall or spring is more laid back.  Utilize the time of year when you don’t have as much going on to focus in on growing your business.  You probably won’t see it grow over night, but if you keep trying to grow your business, over time it will grow.

Rachel’s Top 5 Picks on eBay

This week, I want to share with you some things that I’ve listed in my store that are unique.

#1 Is an item that I was SUPER excited to find since I was a child in the 80’s and 90’s and hadn’t seen a Tamagotchi in quite a while.

#2 These Lalaloopsy Pencil Toppers are just SUPER cute!

#3 Everyone needs a pair of Ruby Red Slippers

#4 These American Girl’s Postcards were a part of my personal post card collection and are in mint condition.

#5 We had a set of these Charlie Brown Sheets when we were kids…….brings back memories.

Money Saving Shipping Tip

When you’re shipping items parcel post, take a moment to check the cost of priority.

Sometimes priority ends up being less expensive than parcel post.

An added bonus is that your customer receives their items faster!

Weekly Woo Hoos

What did you sell this week that you’re excited about?

Leave a comment linking to an item you sold that makes you do the happy dance!

A “woo hoo” doesn’t have to sell super high. It can be something you’re thrilled to get rid of, something that you got for free and sold, something you paid little for and sold for a great price, & of course it can be something you sold that blew you away!

Whatever it is, leave a link in the comments.

If you sold something at a consignment store or rummage sale, just leave a description in the comments–we want to hear those stories too.

Guidelines:

1. The item you link to must be sold not currently for sale.

2. The item you link to must be family friendly.

3. No affiliate links accepted

4. Links may be deleted at the discretion of The Selling Sisters

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