If your answer is yes, and I hope it is, you need to set up your home office. Even if your house is bursting at the seams, claim a corner for yourself and start gathering the tools you will need to succeed.
Ebay and Ecommerce Essentials:
1.) A digital camera. Pictures are essential to selling online. Your camera doesn't have to be the latest or greatest, but it needs to be digital and reliable.
2.) A permanent workspace. Find a dedicated spot in your house and devote it to your business. The kitchen table is practical and works well between meals, but you are going to need a space you don't need to set up and take down. Even if all you can manage at first is a small corner and a card table, set it up to stay.
3.) A good computer and printer. If your computer or printer is slow or out-of-date, make plans to get a new one. Your computer is a key element of your business.
4.) A dedicated shipping station and a good scale. Again, even if all you can squeeze out is a table, set up your packing supplies and scale and use the space just for shipping. Shipping will go much quicker and leave you time for selling.
5.) A standing order with the Post Office. Decide how often you are going to be shipping and arrange to have packages ready for the postman on certain days. Avoid the post office as much as possible. You are too busy to drive and wait in line.
5.) A support network. Get out there (in cyber space) and follow some blogs. Join a site for support and ideas. Make sure to follow the The Ecommerce Mom. I find Jim Cochrum's My Silent Team to be an excellent resource. Another site definately worth its weight in gold is Lisa Suttora's What Do I Sell.
6.) Feed your brain. Eat up books on selling, marketing and entrepreneurs. Read positive thinking material. Think like a winner and feed your brain winning thoughts. I DEVOURED Gary Vaynerchuk's recent book Crush It. He is passionate and excited about media marketing and living your dream. Check out his amazing book:
Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion
1.) A digital camera. Pictures are essential to selling online. Your camera doesn't have to be the latest or greatest, but it needs to be digital and reliable.
2.) A permanent workspace. Find a dedicated spot in your house and devote it to your business. The kitchen table is practical and works well between meals, but you are going to need a space you don't need to set up and take down. Even if all you can manage at first is a small corner and a card table, set it up to stay.
3.) A good computer and printer. If your computer or printer is slow or out-of-date, make plans to get a new one. Your computer is a key element of your business.
4.) A dedicated shipping station and a good scale. Again, even if all you can squeeze out is a table, set up your packing supplies and scale and use the space just for shipping. Shipping will go much quicker and leave you time for selling.
5.) A standing order with the Post Office. Decide how often you are going to be shipping and arrange to have packages ready for the postman on certain days. Avoid the post office as much as possible. You are too busy to drive and wait in line.
5.) A support network. Get out there (in cyber space) and follow some blogs. Join a site for support and ideas. Make sure to follow the The Ecommerce Mom. I find Jim Cochrum's My Silent Team to be an excellent resource. Another site definately worth its weight in gold is Lisa Suttora's What Do I Sell.
6.) Feed your brain. Eat up books on selling, marketing and entrepreneurs. Read positive thinking material. Think like a winner and feed your brain winning thoughts. I DEVOURED Gary Vaynerchuk's recent book Crush It. He is passionate and excited about media marketing and living your dream. Check out his amazing book:
Check out his video: (kid alert--adult language)
Gary Vaynerchuk Video
You can also buy his book right here:
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