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.

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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.

This course includes a knowledgeable and caring instructor who will guide you through your lessons, facilitate discussions, and answer your questions. The instructor for this course will be Steve Payseur.

Several years ago, longtime eBay entrepreneur and power-seller Steve Payseur opened a highly-successful eBay drop off store. A recognized authority in the field of sales and a veteran of online teaching, Steve has been interviewed on several occasions for national sales magazines. He has written and published two top-selling books and has more books in development. His online courses and classroom seminars have been characterized as open, honest, lively, fun, and informative. He is eager to help students make a living from eBay

Requirements:

Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader).

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