2014年6月3日星期二

Need Some Ebay Ideas

Need Some Ebay Ideas

Ok, so I been an ebay seller/buyer since 1999. I sold a little bit of everything over the years, ranging from extra things that we don need to personalized candy wrappers that I made, to things I bought cheap and re sold on ebay.

Now that the holidays are fast approaching, I want to sell SOMETHING on ebay to make some extra money for Christmas shopping and birthday gifts for my hubby and son who both have birthdays coming up. But, I out of ideas of stuff to sell, and out of things to sell as well.

My ideal situation would be to create something, some kind of arts crafts type project to sell. Something that would be cheap to make, but that I could sell for a nice profit, but I out of ideas. I used to pick these up at auctions small ones, not ones that dealers would frequent for peanuts and sell for top dollar. I could get a Nazi flag for $20 $25 and sell them for $300 $500.

Then, you can glue things like ribbons, sequins, little flowers, etc to them. Add some lace edging around the top, too, if you want.

Then, you can sell them individually, or in sets. You could also do them in color combinations of large colleges green silver or green white for Michigan State University, red silver or red white for Ohio State, etc.

That will get you more hits, too, if you put the college name in the title. The ornaments, spools of ribbon, and what not, won cost much, either, and you be able to charge $2 3 each for the ornaments. In the auctions, too, you could put down that you take custom orders if they want a specific color combo just list the bulb colors, and tell them what colors of ribbons/etc you have in stock, and charge $.50 $1 extra for ribbon/etc colors you don have in stock.

Funny Rob mentioned that, I have made a number of dreamcatchers, but would never dream of selling. They are gifts to present to honor special friendsl. What I have done though is buy bolt ends of cheap material, design of no concern, like an ounce, lol, of some good and cheap catnip. Make very small pillows, shaped or not and fill with cat nip. You could sell like 3 in a pack for 5 to 10 bucks no doubt, almost the entire investnent. Also neck bandana for dogs go very well, pennies to make and sell for 5 to 10 bucks!

I did make ornaments for my family one year. I took plain glass ornaments put sparkly ribbon in some. Some I just put paint in swirled it around.VERY IMPORTANT Tip the ornament over so that the open end is facing down any extra paint will run out. I used the tray they came in to hold them like this. Someone had suggested that I spray that faux stone paint into the ornaments so they looked like stone. This was a HUGE hit. I also put the year on each ornament. You are only limited by your imagination and certain size requirements when it comes to putting things in these clear glass ornaments. Good luck!!

I don know how crafty you are but if you can make something unique, attractive AND functional, you might find an audience on eBay. I closed my store down when the fees got too high, though. I now have a large surplus of hand decorated flip flops.

I just received as a gift a purse made from recycled chip bags. It actually not bad looking. The inside of the bag silver/foil was used for the strap and the outside was used for the body of the bag. It looks like strips were hand sewn or braided together in some fashion. I bet you could find instructions by Googling the net. I found instructions online for making bracelets out of soda pop tabs.

I don know if they have dollar stores in your state, but they are a virtual gold mine for ebayers. one of my personal tricks is to buy beaded jewelry and tear it apart and sell the components. One charm bracelet reaps 6 to 8 charms, plus the stripped bracelet, necklaces have the beads and then the clasps. and the journal idea someone had above they have tons at the dollar stores, you can fancy them up just a little and charge at least 5 dollars. Wander around the store to get ideas.

Keep SHIPPING in mind the bigger, bulkier the package has to be, the more it is going to cost to ship. And as someone stated they are getting picky about what we can charge for shipping.

Ornaments are a great idea but hard to package. You don want to spend a mint on boxes and peanuts and bubble wrap and all that and don forget to figure in your gas to the post office!!!!

Personally I am going crazy right now trying to update all the changes ebay is requiring us to make can no longer accept money orders and as of Oct 9 will remove your listings if it says you do.

Just went through and updated all my .99 cent stuff, you can no longer list for under $1 in your store they deleted almost 400 of my items. Now I have to retake pics and everything.

Sometimes they are a pain.

Good Luck, I hope I gave you a start to think about.

Anytime you can buy things in bulk and then break down and resell is good too!

Do some research on ebay search for acrylic bears or angels or some such and see what others are selling. my ID is beades4u if you want to look at some of my ideas, my best friend is penny2206 she is mostly into polymer clay things she sells the molds you can buy a couple molds and then make pendants or magnets or a ton of things to resell.

I am on a fixed income so have to be very frugal when searching for the things I sell. Buy from other ebayers say a strand of pearls or find a vintage strand at a flea market break it down into 20 bead packages or something like that. check your local goodwill or salvation army ask to see their broken jewelry ask if they save it for you I loved it when my daughter worked for goodwill still have bags of things to tear down!!!!.

Check the local resale shops and pick up nice little kids outfits and put them together and sell as sets these are always hot! Either focus on certain sizes or run the gamut of whatever is available. See if you can get they unsaleable / stained stuff cut into quilt squares and sell so many for so much.

Entrepreneurship During the Time of Recession

Entrepreneurship During the Time of Recession

tweetmemeAs layoffs continue and jobs remain hard to come by, many skilled and experienced unemployed workers are turning to entrepreneurship. The recession has pushed, if not forced, some people to start their own businesses.

Those whose work hours have been reduced need to find ways to supplement their income. Others who have lost their jobs need to replace the income theyve lost. While many try to get back to the job pool, some choose to take control of their incomes by becoming their own bosses.

Patrick Speese lost his job in the automotive industry, and turned to entrepreneurship. He bought into the franchise Snap On Tools and opened his store, which sells automotive mechanics hand tools, power tools, and toolboxes, among other equipment. According to him,

My entire life was spent working in the automotive industry, it was the only thing I have ever done and for many years allowed me to support my family with a nice lifestyle. Over the past few years my income has decreased until eventually I lost my job. With no prospects and really nothing on the horizon that would enable me to support my family, my wife and I decided to take our future into our own hands and invested every last penny into our own mobile retail tool store.

We are approaching our first year in business and although the work has been long and hard not to mention scary we have managed to save our house and grow the business to support our family. We are hoping that we are through the hardest part and love being our own employer! It has been amazing to be able to see our hard work turn into a successful business!

For some, losing their jobs forced them to reevaluate their lives and really think what they want to do. It gave them the opportunity to change the course of their lives and pursue their dreams and passions. Despite the difficulties of starting a business, they find that what they really want to do is to become their own boss.

Lisa Roseboro started her own jewelry and bag design business after she was laid off from her job. But she views losing her job as the wake up call she needed to actually do what she wanted to do. Over the years working in corporate jobs has not allowed me to incorporate these things into my day to day activities. So, I figured if you have something to put out into the world, now is the time to do it. Being laid off from work has given me more time to focus on a new horizon.

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2014年6月1日星期日

What Makes YOU Stand Out

What Makes YOU Stand Out

This personal branding stuff is not really a new thing. Since the early days of advertising, faces of people have graced the packaging products, and businesses grew from the sheer force of the personalities of those who started them. Look at Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Tiger Woods, Richard Branson, Michael Jackson, and a whole host of others who have used their personas to create or enhance a brand.

All of them built their businesses and brands around who they were. Sure, all of those mentioned above had their talents. Michael Jackson had a brilliant singing voice. Tiger Woods has a knack for golf. And Gates, Buffett, and Branson certainly had more than their fair share of business acumen.

But who and what grew their careers and businesses? They did. And it was not just because they had talent. People liked and trusted that they would do the things they said they would, and all things being equal, people tend to buy products or services from people they like and trust. That is one of the most important reasons behind celebrity endorsements for many big companies.

What is new about personal branding today is that now anyone can do it with relative ease and with little expense. Social media has leveled the playing field, allowing small business owners, wannabe musicians and artists, filmmakers, job seekers, and others to stand out from the herd.

It has helped consumers become more responsible about the companies with which they choose to do businesses. It has helped launch new celebrity careers. It has promoted businesses that start with little or no advertising budget. And it can help you.

Whether using your personal brand to launch a career or strategically place your start up business, personal branding using social media is as important a development as television was to advertising and marketing in the 1950s. In fact, it is even more important!

This is because social media allows people to easily carry on conversations with other people, including and especially potential customers, something which television tends not to do so well. Social media has become a means to connect people with common interests from around the world. People in business are finding it is an important way to connect consumers with their products or services. The Internet has become ever more social, and with the number of online communities growing exponentially, knowing where you fit into it is essential to developing your personal brand.

For social media to truly work when developing your brand, it is necessary to look at what makes you stand out from the crowd. You need to look at yourself and what you do, and how you are different from your competition.

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Lovebirds Fall Head Over Heels For Heart Jewelry

Lovebirds Fall Head Over Heels For Heart Jewelry

Love is in the air and, yes, that means heart jewelry is on the move. Its that time of year again and retailers, both physical and online, are stocking up for the upcoming Valentines holiday and also for spring and summer weddings.

By definition, the symbol of a heart signifies love. Afterall, men and women wear wedding bands on their left hands ring finger because that particular finger is believed to have some type of connection to the heart. First and foremost, giving the gift of heart jewelry is a wonderful way to say I love you. It is also perfect as a just because or thinking of you presentation. Of course, you can always treat yourself to this classic design if for no other reason that simply because it is a beautiful, timeless theme that will always be the perfect accessory.

As you shop for heart jewelry, remember to look for a design that fits your own personal style or that of the person you are buying for. Jewelry is a reflection of the wearer, and should be chosen accordingly. With the constantly changing world of fashion, there is no shortage of selection or variation. Whether you want a petite pair of earrings or a ring with lots of bling, you will find it all online. Almost diamonds, a popular online retailer specializing in cubic zirconia jewelry, offers a wide variety of sterling silver rings, earrings, necklaces and even bracelets showcasing the heart motif accented with sparkling diamond simulants.

Like other investments, precious metal jewelry will always have value. For this reason alone, its a good idea to consider purchasing a quality design if it is within your budget. Sterling silver is the most affordable of all precious metals, and is a popular choice for heart jewelry. Its icy white coloration looks very much like white gold, which would cost substantially more. Typically, sterling silver prices start at $10 for a pair of cubic zirconia heart stud earrings and range from $15 $100 for pendants and rings. Of course, the higher price tags are associated with pieces featuring intricate detail and most often have a more substantial presence. The price you pay will ultimately depend on the item you purchase, its size and value. Retailers typically stock a variety of styles to fit every budget and preference.

In closing, jewelry designs featuring a heart motif will be a wonderful addition to any wardrobe. Whether you prefer a solid, high polished design or prefer cubic zirconia for added sparkle, the possibilities are endless. As a classic that promises to never go out of style, it could be your next signature piece. Whatever design you buy today, you can feel confident in its potential to be worn by your daughters and granddaughters for years to come. If you are shopping for a gift, you will enjoy the confidence in knowing that the gift you give is something that she can wear every day and be in perfect style. With that in mind, its easy to see why so many have fallen head over heels in love with heart jewelry.

Constant Content Writer Tutorial

Constant Content Writer Tutorial

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2014年5月26日星期一

Viewing Finances Category

Viewing Finances Category

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Going Ga Ga Over Fashion Jewelry

Going Ga Ga Over Fashion Jewelry

Can a get up be ever complete without the apt jewelry? Even the most expensive dress needs to be complemented. With a huge variety of fashion accessories available in the market, one can easily choose according to her taste. From simple trendy and subtle designs to heavy ornamented archaic look the fashion bazaar has all to offer.

One can dress choose the accessory to team it up with her dress depending on her mood. Ear rings include simple tops to small stone studded rings to danglers. Variety of colors, innovative designs are ready to adorn ladies. College goers add the fashion quotient by wearing several innovative and trendy ear rings. While ear rings are considered to be the most important fashion accessory of women, a bangle or a bracelet has its own charisma. If someone wants to keep it simple, she can always swear by subtle designs. Neckpieces are a must for everyone.

If you are planning to wear a simple ear ring, a heavily designed neckpiece will be a perfect combo for it and also vice versa. Toes rings, armlets, anklets with trendy designs are also making it good in the fashion market.

When everyone is busy decking themselves up, why should children lag behind? They have their own accessories as well. Pretty hair clips, hair brands in different colors, styles woo the children like anything.

However, it should not be understood that only women are fond of jewelry. There are trendy items for men as well. A string of beads which can be worn around the neck or even the wrist add a dash of fashion glitz to the guy.

Keeping in mind the growing craze and demand for fashion accessories, businessmen have also opted for a new platform to display the fashion accessories. Yes. the online sites offer a plethora of such accessories where the customer can choose according to their gender, choice and of course budget.

Carrying the tag of huge hit, fashion accessories are sure to go a long and innovative way. And why should it not? It is correctly said if you want to feel good about yourself, you should look good at first. Looking good, feeling confident and feeling good are three key fundas of a happy life.

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