ebay business Knowledge Base

Ebay Business? I am in the process of setting up a small business on eBay. I am planning to open a featured eBay Store in which I sell consumer electronics. I was wondering what my business checklist should look like, including the legal aspect such as licenses, permits, and incorporation. I am incorporating in the state of Massachusetts. Thanks a lot.

What sort of ebay business should I start? I've wanted to start a small ebay business for a while but I'm not sure what I should sell. Any suggestions? Is there anywhere to find statistical inforamtion on what sells on ebay and for how much? Any good books you can recommend? Thanks in advance.

What kind of business license do I need for an internet business or ebay business? I am planning a business. I will start out with baskets for new babies and if all goes well I will make the extra investment for wedding baskets, and then so on and forth. By baskets I mean gift baskets. I have researched local business license, but I am not sure if a local business is the right way to go, so I am thinking internet or Ebay. What kind of license do you need for these types of businesses.

How do I start an ebay business without inventory? I was wondering if there's books, websites, ebooks I should check out that explain how to start an ebay business without holding inventory. I don't want a model already in place by Joblo who's selling it. I'm looking for genuine advice or a walkthrough on how to start and succeed on ebay without an inventory.

can I start an ebay business buying for others? I want to start an ebay business but rather than selling I want to buy for people that don't have the time. Has anyone tried this approach. I know that many people like myself can do their own buying but some people don't have the time but want the deal. Has anyone tried this?

I want to start an Online Ebay Business, what should I sell? Hi: i want to start an online ebay business. I want to sell small-medium items at not to expensive prices. What sells good on ebay. Also I want my business to be selling stuff everyday. Thanks!

How do I go about reporting income from my ebay business? I'm about to get serious with my ebay business. Do I need to file paper work outside of a 1040 form? Or is it as simple as filling out the income line? I'm confused since its self employment. Do I need a business license?

I'm going to run an ebay business, should my husband and I file taxes separately? We have always filed for taxes jointly, but with the ebay business, I will have to file for taxes quarterly. Would this mean that we now have to file separately? Would we lose some tax breaks doing this?

Where do people get the products from to start a home ebay business? I want to start a home ebay business, but how and where do I get products cheap enough so I can make money?

What is some good software for inventory/customer managemant for an ebay business? I am planning on firing up an ebay business and would like to find some good software for managing inventory and keeping track of customers records. I know about Microsoft Access and Excel, but those can be hard to learn (especially Access) and I would like some software specifically made for inventory management.

how to start an ebay business in canada? can anyone tell me how to go about starting an ebay in canada? do i need a business #. if so do i also need a provincial (Alberta) business #, or are they the same #? any information would be useful. thank you to anyone that can help. also would i need an import/export account?

What is a good website or book to learn how to do an eBay business? I am interested in doing a small eBay business in which I would use drop shippers to ship products.

Does anyone know how to start an eBay business? I am wanting to start my own eBay business and I am not quite sure how to go about it.

How do I begin registering my eBay business with the state. government, etc? I am about to formally start a business importing motorized objects from China. I will be selling them on Ebay and sending them throughout the US and I hope to also sell to Canada. I don't know what the steps are from here? Register as a business, with whom? What else do I need to do? Is there a good resource for this?

Can anyone help me with starting an Ebay business? I would like to start selling things on Ebay as an extra source of money but I'm not sure about certain details. I've already sold several of my own things on Ebay so I'm good at that and I'm very business oriented. However what and how should I charge my customers? What if the item doesn't sell, then what do I do? Any other details or information would be GREAT! Just to clarify, i meant starting a business where people would bring their items to me to sell for them.

Tips on how to start a ebay wholesale business, where to go? I just wanted to know how exactly you get started on the wholesale ebay business, how well they really work, and what sites/and places to go are good and easy to get access to em, thanks!

Are there any sites that offer advice for starting an eBay business? My Mom and Sister really want to start a business on eBay, but don't have any sort of direction. How do they become authorized resellers / distributors?

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What do I need to do, tax wise, when I'm running an eBay business? I want to set up an eBay business with one or two friends. I don't really get what I have to do with taxes or anything and now I've just read about some employers thing. I don't get what I have to do, could sombody explain? (I've not done any of this tax stuff before, so please make it an idiots guide) From what I've got so far, I think I'm sort of getting it. Do I just tell the government how much I make (or calculate something), then give them (they take, whatever) the money? Also, what do I have to do with my friends involved? I think I'll take in the money then divide it between all of us. Do they count as employees and do I have to do anything extra if they do? I'm not sure how I forgot this, but does age matter? My friend(s) and I are all umm... 13-19 ish. Does that make a difference? I know I'll find out when I talk to some people about it. Can I even do an eBay business at 14(ish)?

how realistic is it to think i could make money off an EBAY business? I started to sell some items I didnt need anymore on Ebay. Does anyone know anyone who has been successful at doing an Ebay business?

After paying off my initial cost to start my ebay business, what percentage should I save to reinvest? I am startiing my ebay business just to supplement income. I have some debt from buying items to sell -- after plenty of research I know I have items that will sell. My first goal will be to pay off my debt, but after that, how much should I save to reinvest into buying items, and how much should I use as "profit". What I don't want to happen is to pay off debt and then spend all I make, and then have nothing left to keep selling. Also, legally would I have to declare myself an actual business -- in Colorado -- or can I make up to a certain amount w/o having to do this? Thanks for any and all help!

I want to start an ebay business-please help? I really want to start an ebay business on the side. I live in the philly region and need help on how to get started, where to buy product, the whole deal. Please leave a comment if you have good suggestions or send me an email if you can help me.I prefer people to answer who have an ebay business. Thanks~

Is there a book or a simple program that would show me how to keep the books for a small ebay business? Inventory costs, ebay fees, paypal fees, sales tax, shipping and handling, etc. I am clueless. I haven't started the business yet. Is there a book that shows sample books for an online store. Would it include keeping track of sales tax? I saw some simple software a while ago, but it did not include a section for sales tax. How would I keep tract of that? Also, is it possible to keep tract of the books using an Excel spreadsheet? If so, how? I don't expect a lot of sales in the beginning. Thanks!

Can you still make money with an Ebay business? I'm a former Ebayer who sold for about a year on the site, which I loved doing. However, even though my sales were decent (around $5,000/month in home electronics), my actual profits were extremely thin or non-existent because of the fierce competition (this was about 2 years ago). I'm starting law school next summer, and I want to set up a viable business that will help me avoid a job in my first year of classes. Is it still possible to make legitimate, consistent profits with an Ebay business, or has competition pretty much done away with that? *** I only want to hear from people with Ebay experience, who can directly answer my question. I don't mean to be a jerk, but I don't want anybody promoting online or home-based businesses on my question. If you do, I'll report you.

Are the commercials about successful ebay business shown on TV reliable? I just wonder, in the commercials they show so many successful people doing successful business after buying these CDs by succesful ebay businessman ! Do we have to believe them? Can't we do business ourselves at ebay?

I want to start my own Ebay business, I am based in UK,? Has anyone else recently started out an Ebay business lately based in UK? If so could you please give me some genuine advise on the best wholesalers etc. I am interested in selling nursery/maternity items. I have noticed there are alot of foreign wholesale, are these worth using or should I keep within the UK? Any good tips would be most appreciated.

Want to start a Ebay business, details listed in my question. Help me? I want to start a ebay business. I want to buy designer clothing, (Ambercrombie and other brands) electronics, (computers, Mp3 players. Ipods, Laptops) directly from factorys at bulk at a discount price (like retailers do) and then retail them at my ebay store for retail price. I mean stores can order IPODs, Clothing, Cds, DVDs computers, playstations and X-boxs from suppliers and then retail them and make profits. So how can I do the same thing? I want to learn how to do this. Can someone explain this to me? I dont want to use a PAY company to do this for me I want to do all the ordering and shipping myself.

Where on earth can I find a trusted and affordable wholesaler/dropshipper for my eBay business? Anybody out there who is using a trusted dropshipper to sell their goods on eBay? I need to get down to business ASAP and I would appreciate reliable information from someone who is already registered or subscribed to one. Please HELP!!!

whats the best site to start an ebay business? I wanted to know what websites out there are good at starting an ebay business, for ex buying products off the site and selling them on ebay.

I'm looking for wholesale and trade suppliers to help boost my ebay business.? I'm looking for cheap, reliable and trustworthy contacts to help me set up my lonline business selling on ebay, i've bought wholesale before from ex catalogue suppliers, trade suppliers but i need a few more good job lots to help me get going, i'm looking for mobile phones, laptops, dvds, and other entertainment/electronic related items. I already have an established ebay shop with a very good feedback but i'm hoping to start making more then i can quit my job and work from home making a living from ebay :) Thanks in advance for any replies.

Getting ready to start own ebay business and will be a first time business owner. any tips/ideas to help me??? I am starting my own ebay business... I want to sell a wide varity of gifts for all ages..rangeing from... birthday gifts, wedding gifts, chirstmas gifts, graduation gifts, and so on. I plan on using drop-shipping wholesalers. I am going to get a Business License, Fed Tax Id, and a sellers permit. I have no inventory as we speak and will be 100% relying on wholesale for my inventory..I would like to know wholesalers that will work with a small business just getting started. If you have your own online business and can give me any kind of advice, tips, or any help at all, I will be very much thankful..

can u give me ideas for an ebay business with selfmade items? I want to start an ebay business using my crafts and diy skills: I sulpt, create objetcs, jewelry, paintings, accessories ecc. But what could really sell on ebay? I could buy my supplies needs from ebay and then use them to create some items....yes...but what ? Any idea is welcome :)

which is the best "starting an ebay business" book? I want to start an ebay business and would like to know which book out there is the best tutorial on starting one . I am already experinced with selling on ebay so I don't need a beginners book. I am looking for what you guys think is either the best selling or with most successful results etc. Thanks!

I want to start my own eBay business. What should I sell? Where can I buy wholesale? I have been using eBay regularly now for at least a few years. I buy almost everything online these days, and about 80% of it comes from either eBay or half.com. I have used eBay to sell old textbooks and other things I had lying around. ...But I think I'm ready to start my own business!! Any ideas as to what I should sell? Here are some of my own ideas: -Victoria's Secret merchandise -skincare/beauty products -high-end fashion/shoes These are all things I know a little about. But how do I get started?

Could you advise me a TAX Professional Expert for my EBay business start up in TORONTO? I prefer to see his or her portfolio which shows His/Her experience in EBay business field I prefer to see his or her portfolio which shows His/Her experience in EBay business field PLEASE INTRODUCE a SPECIFIC NAME

what is a good catalog company to use with ebay to start a work at home business? I am looking for a company that I heard of to do this but all I can remember is S and M catalog but do a search for that and see what you get. it is a catalog to do a ebay business with and I cant find anything. any help would be apprectiated

How do I start an eBay business? Wholesalers? Warehouses? How do I Start an eBay Business? I am basically looking for a place where I can find products at Wholesale prices, where I can buy from suppliers in Bulk and sell on eBay for a profit. My friend is doing this but he is in to computers and Im not so I need different wholesalers.

Has anyone started an Ebay business and how successful have you been? I am a mom of 4 chidren and have recently posted some items for sale on Ebay. I've heard that a lot of people have had success doing this. I'm concerned though that no one is bidding on my items because I don't have a rating score yet. How will anyone trust that I will ship them the merchandise they purchased or that I'm legitimate. I know I would be skeptical to purchase anything from someone w/ no rating score. Can anyone give me any tips. I'd love to hear some success stories! I'm not looking to be rich. Just make some extra spending cash for the kid's and myself. I am a stay at home mom and thought this would be great for me. Thanks in advance for your responses! Thank you...thank you for all your responses. I know the fees Ebay charges sometimes makes me wonder if it's worth the while. Guess I just have to be patient.

How do I start an ebay business? I'd like to know exactly what I need to do since I've never done any selling on Ebay. I'm a stay at home mom and would like to start a brusiness selling clothing mostly and some books/cds/dvds. What are the start up costs? I'd appreciate any advice! thanks!

How do taxes work for an Ebay Business? I am setting up an ebay Buisness as an LLC (Ltd. Liability Corp.) and I was wondering how taxes work. How do you know how much to give, when to give it, who to give it to, and so on. Thanks!

How to get a supplier for a online ebay business? I'm looking to sell items on e-bay but i dont know how to go about getting a supplier. I think it would be a great oppertunity to make some extra cash and go for a business partner.

Start an ebay business or not? I've seen all of the "It's easy to start an ebay business" commercials and most of the time it just seems too easy to be true. I don't think that I am convinced yet that it really is that easy to start AND be successful. I would like some suggestions whether or not I should actually try this ebay thing and why or why not. Thank you for your time, it is very appreciated.

starting an ebay business - wholesalers, Taxes, Bulk Buying Advice please? I would love to start an ebay business. Several things I want to know. Would I have to become self employed? Would I need to pay Taxes? Do you have to buy in bulk from a wholesalers or can you buy whatever you want? Also where can i find a wholesaler? UK ANSWERS ONLY PLEASE.

How can I design an income statement for my eBay business? Possible Accounts: sales revenue, shipping and handling revenue, inventory expense, shipping expense, paypal expense, ebay seller fee expense. I have a balance sheet already...should I use the balance sheet or the above accounts directly? Please try to give me some help.

What's the easiest way to start your own Ebay Home Business? Does anyone have any tips? I've heard about you can use a drop shipping service or something to where you just take orders and don't even have to ship them yourself. I really don't have any useful crap of my own to sell. I would like to start some kind of home based business on Ebay though. Any suggestions would be great

I would like advice on starting my own ebay business? I have tried to apply for jobs and am getting nowhere, so i want to start my own selling business on ebay , i sold stuff before on ebay and done ok out of it but i want to know if you can make more moeny out of ebay, any helpful answers would be great,thanks..

What kind of licensing do I need for an Ebay Business? I want it to be a legitimate business. I know I will need a tax ID number, register my DBA, and I am lost after that. Will I need a special license to conduct business out of my home? And are there classes available for me to learn about proper tax practices for my business? Thanx

Would selling phone and camera memory cards be a good eBay business? I have discovered a number of websites selling memory cards reasonably cheap and I was wondering if there would be a good market on eBay. Also any tips on the best ways of inticing people to buy from you. Thanks a lot.

What do i need to do to get my tax id number to buy wholsale online to start my ebay business !? i will be starting a online business no employees what is the minimum i need and which of these tax id number is my ssn. thanks ?

Hi!!! I want to start an ebay business what biz forms do I need?? I want to to start buying stuff from a wholesaler to sell on Ebay. I live in San Jose and was wondering what legal forms do I need to start my biz?? i.e. business license, etc. The paperwork stuff confuses me. Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks so much :)

Where do I go to get licenses for me Ebay Business? I need to get my licenses and a permit for a home based business, I was referred to the Department of Revenue. Can I get everything done there or will I need to visit other places? I know I dont need a license to sell on ebay, but I want licenses for a legitimate online business and for dealing with wholesalers.

I have just started an Ebay business. Will i need to pay tax on the earnings in the UK? I work full time and run the Ebay business in my spare time. I earn more than my personal allowance each year, so I am assuming that I need to tell the HMRC how much I earn.

How do I run my ebay business tax? Hi. I am running my ebay business in Spain, and I want to pay all my taxes to the UK (as i don't live in spain permanatly). Does anybody know what I have to do to have my ebay business running legally (taxwise) in the UK. Thanks

where can i buy whole sale soccer jerseys to start ebay business? I would like to start an ebay business and want to sell soccer jerseys , i wonder how i can get merchandise wholesale prices ? do people get it from china ? what webistes or how do they do it ? is there any limitation of what you can buy from china ?

What are soem good resources for starting an Ebay business? I was just wondering where I could find some books or other sources to get a better understanding of the aspects of selling on Ebay.

What would I need to be able to start my own Ebay business? I'm 16 and I don't really want to work at any store, I'm pretty eBay savvy, so I was thinking about opening up my own ebay store and selling items for people. What would I need to do to manage this?

Does any one know a good dropship company for my Ebay business? Please I need a reliable drop ship company with varieties of electronic products to work with to build my Ebay business. I´ll appreciate it. Regards.

How can I start a legal Ebay business? I want to undercut the local E-bay store. I have no business experience, but I do understand E-bay and how to sell on consignment. Can someone point me in the right direction?

I'm starting an ebay business, what are good thing's to sell, things that will sell fast? I want to start an ebay business and I cant think of anything to sell that will probably sell fast can someone help me think of something that will sell fast and will sell for maybe more than $30 AUD