Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 224 pages
- Published by: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
- Edition: 1st Edition July 21, 2005
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0072261617
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0072261615
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Book Dimensions:
9.8 x 7.9 x 0.6 inches
- Weighs: 1.4 pounds
Product Description
Based on courses for eKnowledge Institute, a training company run by longtime eBay insiders, this highly visual guide explains how to set up and operate a thriving eBay business. Full-color, step-by-step instructions show you how to develop a business plan, implement a sales strategy, create great listings, run successful auctions, set up an eBay store, and much more. Each chapter’s “How to” list and color coded tabs make it easy to flip straight to specific topics right away.
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Learn instantly from step-by-step graphics!
We know a picture is worth a thousand words--so we went heavy on pictures and light on words in this easy-to-use guide. Color screenshots and brief instructions show you how to set up and run a profitable eBay business in no time. Follow along and learn to develop a business plan, build inventory, create great listings, manage successful sales, handle customer service, set up an eBay store, and so much more. Each chapter’s “How to” list and color-coded tabs make it easy to flip straight to the tasks you need to do. Get the book that helps you get your eBay business up and running right away.
In each chapter:
- Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks
- Need-to-know facts in concise narrative
- Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
- Bonus information related to the topic being covered
- Errors and pitfalls to avoid
Screenshots with callouts show and explain exactly what you’ll see on your computer screen while you’re doing a task
John Cronan has been an eBay user since 1999 and has been working with computers for more than 25 years. His books include eBay QuickSteps,
Microsoft Office Excel 2003 QuickSteps,
Microsoft Office Access 2003 QuickSteps, and Adobe Acrobat 7 QuickSteps.
Carole Matthews is an entrepreneur, business owner, and best-selling author. She has written or contributed to nearly 50 books, including eBay QuickSteps, Photoshop CS2 QuickSteps, Photoshop Elements 3 QuickSteps, and
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 QuickSteps.
Reader ReviewsThis is the latest in the successful QuickSteps series from McGraw Hill. The authors strive to show how eBay can be very easy to sell items on. And certainly the emphasis is on selling, not buying. When you hear of people having a livelihood on eBay, invariably it centres around selling. The book is lavishly illustrated, with heavily annotated screenshots from eBay's pages, to show you the key steps in selling. The first few times can indeed be awkward. Many complications, like do you already have a PayPal account, to accept payments in? Strictly, you don't need this. But many buyers like to pay this way, and having it can enhance your sales. The book also shows how good pictures of your items can boost the number of bids and the eventual winning price. Again, none of this is difficult, if you know what to do, and methodically go through it, step by step.
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