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.

Never Stop Learning

I’ve been selling online for 7 years now, and teaching piano lessons for 12 years. Where has the time gone? It goes so fast, but one thing is for certain: I’m not only older, but I’m definitely wiser. I learn or discover something new everyday. Whether it’s a better way to teach scales, a more efficient way to run my online business, a new product to sell, or a way to increase sales, I’m all for it.

It’s amazing how differently I manage both of my businesses today versus even a year ago.

I’m selling on multiple venues, learning how to use Twitter and Pinterest to increase sales, shipping items out within 1 business day of receiving payment, and listing more in a week than I did last school year.

It takes awhile to build a successful business, and it’s done through gaining knowledge and being willing to try new things. As you experiment, you learn what works for your business and what doesn’t work. As you network with other business people, you get new ideas and gain knowledge from them.

So…….what have you learned or discovered lately?

Online Selling Tip of the Week

To get items listed faster on eBay, try listing similar items back to back.

For instance, I will work one day on a stack of books, a pile of shoes, a box of plush, or a bin of jeans.

Listing similar items back to back saves time because for the most part, you don’t have to change categories, and you just have to change a few details in each listing.  Make sure you use the “sell similar” feature to make this style of listing even more efficient.

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