Many are wondering how to find work, where to apply or how to earn extra income. Due to the current Economy many cannot imagine to spend any of their savings for inventory.

If you have some money to invest, then I highly encourage you to do so. At this time many of the vendors I deal with have contacted me offering huge discounts. The discounts offered are incredible and hard to resist. They are not only offering additional discounts on their discontinued items but as well as NEW releases.

I might not be able to push as much merchandise now, but I can afford to hold on to it. I know that the investment will pay off in no time. I know my market and know what the consumers is looking for. I myself search for the same bargains I am offering.

This is the time to visit your competition small and large. Visit your local retailers and get a book or two on marketing. Soon…you might be able to write a book yourself.

Now is the time to put on those creative caps on and get to work. If you have one hour a day to blog or search the competition then do so.

I make a living selling online and helping others start their own online business. I know it can feel overwhelming to start and at times frustrating when you have no idea how to integrate a shopping cart or create a simple template and the difference between Dreamweaver and Front Page.

Or perhaps, you filed for bankruptcy and cannot imagine how to start back up again. I am here to tell you that you can and you should. It is from the mistakes that we make we gain tremendous knowledge.

A professor once told me “A smart person learns from their mistakes; and a wise one learns from others” ……

It is those experiences that makes us strong and wise.

I know for a fact that I have a lot to learn; but I also have a lot to share.

I know that I can sell $25.00 a week or $100,000.00 a week. There is no limit, only the limits I place on myself. Right now is not the right time for me to sell more than $10,000.00 a month. I am working from home and I have many things I have to take care of before I commit to selling more. This has nothing to do with the current economy. It is all based on what I can personally handle. I have one employee and am using my garage for storage and I am learning and having fun blogging.

No Money

This is what I am doing and I encourage you to do. Create a Blog today for your store. Even if you are on eBay. Create a blog inside the community and a blog for your website.

Add it to your website or let it stand alone for now. Blog about your industry. Let everyone know that you are there. If you are into Fashion do not be afraid to send them to your competitors or the Designer Name Brands to find deals. Promote any items you have left over or have a Giveaway. Talk about the latest Trends. Offer trade secrets, advice and encourage your readers to Subscribe.

Doing so you will have accomplished:

A presence online

Search engines will know you exist and send you traffic

Build a data base – Priceless

Networking

Join Social Networking Sites

Window Shopping

I love walking the Promenade with my kids and Window Shop. Great way to find deals and practice control with my kids.

Recently, I have seen an increase in emails from potential buyers asking questions from sizing to availability of the item(s) two months from now. Of course I respond to all their questions and add them to my mailing list. They are “Window Shopping” online. I definitely have seen an increase in questions of my inventory for the next two months. Sure selling the items now would be great….but if they think of my online store two months from now and make the purchase even BETTER! Means I have done something right (create a customer data base; even if it’s on a sheet of paper).

Do not be discouraged…. It is a great time to start your online business. Make a plan of action and decide what would be best for you at this time.

A quote from “Batman Begins” …lol… When Bruce falls in the well; his Father picks him up…… He offers him words of wisdom…. “We fall to Learn to Get Back Up”………

Hope you get the idea 

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