Its all about numbers; you need to cover your expense and make enough to pay yourself. However, selling anything just for the money is not going to make you rich. Seriously, you need to have a passion for it. If you decide to sell cookie cutters or electronics; you must know your product and love what you do.

Researching the history of the line you want to carry you can:

-Visit the eBay Pulse page   http://pulse.ebay.com/

eBay Pulse Page offers you the Most Popular Terms Searched and the Largest Store in that Category

-Check the completed listings on eBay    http://shop.ebay.com/advsearch

Completed listing will provide you with the:

Seller’s information

How much it sold for

most importantly the Key Words (title)

- Google it    www.google.com

Check what’s the trends online and search other shopping search engines.

**Are you selling to just clear out the garage or do you have a supplier you are working with?

Working with a Supplier:

Ask for product details

Do they have a website

Do they offer a guarantee

What is the Return Policy

Do they attend any trade shows

Do they recommend any Associations or Websites

You will be surprised on how much you can learn from the supplier. After all it is in their best interest for you to know how to market them. Make time to attend any trade shows and join as many associations as you can.

5 Must Know

1-Know your competition

2-Know your product

3-Know your limitations

4-Know your cost

5-Know your suppliers

What it comes down to is sell only what interest you.  A good example is DVD’s. Well all know how popular they are. You can find them starting at $.99 plus shipping on eBay. If you wanted to sell DVD’s sell whatever you have in your collection. Chances are the competition on eBay has sources that offer them huge discounts or they import them directly. Selling DVD’s would not be my first choice.  

Starting off just sell what you have in your garage. This will allow you to learn the ins and outs; without risking to lose too much. Then you can decide what you want to pursue.

àYou can checkout this website www.alibaba.com  They offer you the tools you need to get in touch with the manufacturers overseas. You can research and at anytime contact them and start talking about importing their product. Or ask if they have suppliers in the States they can refer you to.  

Note: When you talk to any manufacturer overseas ask to purchase a Sample. Depending on the line; most manufacturers will send you One Free Sample; others can sell it to you for the wholesale price plus shipping. I was fortunate enough to get the manufacturers to pay for shipping.  J

I can only suggest how you can find in yourself what to sell. If you know what you want to sell, but are not sure where to go…just email me. I will be more than happy to assist.

♥ Have a Vision, passion and believe that you will have the business you want and the financial independence to explore other revenues while running your online store.  J

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