Tags |
|
|
Links |
|
|
Add You - Profitable Paper Piecing on eBay--Part 1
Are you -- like 70 percent of small business owners -- working without a plan?Here are three myths that need to be dispelled about strategic planning for small business.1. It has to be formal -- Not so.The value of a strategic plan for your small business is in putting the ideas on paper, creating action steps that will get you where you want to go and implementing those action steps.2. I'm too small -- Not so.Even a one-person business can benefit from a strategic plan. A strategic plan can help you make decisions about time management and budget. You can use your strategic plan to help you determine whether to attend an event or
Copyright Issues
Did you know that each time you create an original paper piecing it automatically
has copyright protection? You do not need to register a creation to have it
protected.
It is a good idea to put a notice with your auctions when it is an original design. If you are using a pattern from a Tole/Pattern book, you should not use a copyright notice. A basic copyright notice looks like this:
Copyright 2002 Your Name Here
This also means that all of those other original paper piecings that are listed on eBay are protected. It is okay to browse around and get ideas and inspiration, but you should never make copies of paper piecing that you see.
For more information on basic copyright protection, visit http://www.nolo.com
Read Profitable Paper Piecing on eBay, Part 2
Copyright © 2002 Antuanette Wheeler
<
Consider a company which is about to embark upon a project for the first time. A competent project manager is available, but this firm has never had to handle a complex project before, and now has to set up the most suitable organization. If asked to advise, the project manager might immediately be faced with the question that often causes much controversy: Should the company take all the key people destined to work on the project and place them under the direct management of the project manager, so that a purpose-built team will carry out the project? Or, at the other extreme: Would it be better to have a weak or balanced functional matrix in which the project man
eBay is a great way to make a steady part-time or full-time income from a hobby that you love! Selling paper piecings has its ups and downs, but overall it is a rewarding and lucrative venture.
Getting and Understanding An eBay Account
To get started selling paper piecings on eBay, you will need to set up an account. If you already have an account, you many want to consider changing your user ID to reflect your status as a Paper Piecer. Find something that can be easily abbreviated for your titles so that you can create a name for yourself that is easy for potential customers to find. You can also use your entire ID in your titles. Some examples are:
User ID is a*scrapfanatic and abbreviation in titles is A*
User ID is CherryRedSpyder and abbreviation is CHeRRYReD
User ID is Luvspaper and uses luvspaper in titles
If you don’t yet have an account and want some information on starting to sell, visit http://pages.ebay.com/help/basics/n-selling.html
This will give you detailed step-by-step instructions to help you get started!
When you are ready to list, keep these things in mind:
Choose a Category
Paper Piecing = 11792 OR
Toys&Hobbies, Hobbies&Crafts, Arts&Crafts, Scrapbooking, PaperPiecing
Title
Make sure it contains the phrase "paper piecing" (without the quotation marks) since
many people find these items by searching for "paper piecing" in the titles. Also try
to include an abbreviation of your user ID to help create a recognizable name for
your paper piecings. If there is room, try to list any extras you have in your auction
such as shaker, beads, buttons, etc.
Description
Start your description by giving all of the basic information about the paper piecing
that you made. List the dimensions and a brief description of each part of the set.
Also let people know if you used pens and chalks to add detail to your sets. If any part of your set is computer generated, it is a good idea to note this in the auction.
Let everyone know whether your background paper is included or not.
Make sure you let your potential customers know if you use all acid-free, lignin-free products when making your sets. A lot of people also list information such as "comes from a pet-free, smoke-free home."
At the end of the description list all payment and shipping information.
You want to make sure that customers know the following: what payment methods you accept/ prefer, your shipping rate, how the items will be packed, whether or not you offer insurance and how much you charge, and your email address for any questions.
Minimum Bid
Set the price at the absolute minimum you are willing to accept for this paper
piecing. Most auctions start in the $3-10 range. Adjust your minimum bid price
according to time, materials used, and the detail of the piece.
Auction Duration
You have a choice of 3, 5, 7, and 10 day auctions. Most paper piecers use either 5
or 7 day auctions. It is a good idea to have your auction extend over Sunday
evenings because it is a very busy time.
Learning About Optional Photo Hosting Services for High Quality Photos eBay allows you to host one photo per auction free of charge. This is a great service, but unfortunately the photos are not very clear. To get the clearest photos possible, find a photo hosting service. Some free and easy to use options are http:// www.photobucket.com and http://www.webphoto.com There are also low cost, reliable options like http://www.villagephoto.com It is a good idea to use a photo hosting service along with the free eBay photo in case one of the services "goes down." This way people can still see some type of photo for the auction.
Studying The Paper Piecing Auction Market
To see which paper piecings are selling the best, go to http://www.eBay.com and
type "paper piecing" in the search box. When the search results page comes up,
click on "Highest Priced First." This will allow you to browse through the best-selling
auctions. Take notes. Note which themes and styles are selling well and try to come
up with original designs that fit into those themes/styles. You can also click on
"Completed Items" to see what the end price was for recently listed auctions.
Copyright Issues
Did you know that each time you create an original paper piecing it automatically
has copyright protection? You do not need to register a creation to have it
protected.
It is a good idea to put a notice with your auctions when it is an original design. If you are using a pattern from a Tole/Pattern book, you should not use a copyright notice. A basic copyright notice looks like this:
Copyright 2002 Your Name Here
This also means that all of those other original paper piecings that are listed on eBay are protected. It is okay to browse around and get ideas and inspiration, but you should never make copies of paper piecing that you see.
For more information on basic copyright protection, visit http://www.nolo.com
Read Profitable Paper Piecing on eBay, Part 2
Copyright © 2002 Antuanette Wheeler
<
Deciding to hold a corporate event is just the beginning and to most companies a very time consuming and daunting task. The three most important questions faced by any company are Where, When and How your event will happen. Firstly you need to define your objectives and requirements. All too often we find that these two aspects get overlooked. As with most things in life, if you know what you want and what you need to achieve, you stand a much better chance of success.Where to Stage Your Event – The VenueOne of the most important factors in determining the success of your event is the venue – this factor alone can literally make or break the
When you are ready to list, keep these things in mind:
Choose a Category
Paper Piecing = 11792 OR
Toys&Hobbies, Hobbies&Crafts, Arts&Crafts, Scrapbooking, PaperPiecing
Title
Make sure it contains the phrase "paper piecing" (without the quotation marks) since
many people find these items by searching for "paper piecing" in the titles. Also try
to include an abbreviation of your user ID to help create a recognizable name for
your paper piecings. If there is room, try to list any extras you have in your auction
such as shaker, beads, buttons, etc.
Description
Start your description by giving all of the basic information about the paper piecing
that you made. List the dimensions and a brief description of each part of the set.
Also let people know if you used pens and chalks to add detail to your sets. If any part of your set is computer generated, it is a good idea to note this in the auction.
Let everyone know whether your background paper is included or not.
Make sure you let your potential customers know if you use all acid-free, lignin-free products when making your sets. A lot of people also list information such as "comes from a pet-free, smoke-free home."
At the end of the description list all payment and shipping information.
You want to make sure that customers know the following: what payment methods you accept/ prefer, your shipping rate, how the items will be packed, whether or not you offer insurance and how much you charge, and your email address for any questions.
Minimum Bid
Set the price at the absolute minimum you are willing to accept for this paper
piecing. Most auctions start in the $3-10 range. Adjust your minimum bid price
according to time, materials used, and the detail of the piece.
Auction Duration
You have a choice of 3, 5, 7, and 10 day auctions. Most paper piecers use either 5
or 7 day auctions. It is a good idea to have your auction extend over Sunday
evenings because it is a very busy time.
Learning About Optional Photo Hosting Services for High Quality Photos eBay allows you to host one photo per auction free of charge. This is a great service, but unfortunately the photos are not very clear. To get the clearest photos possible, find a photo hosting service. Some free and easy to use options are http:// www.photobucket.com and http://www.webphoto.com There are also low cost, reliable options like http://www.villagephoto.com It is a good idea to use a photo hosting service along with the free eBay photo in case one of the services "goes down." This way people can still see some type of photo for the auction.
Studying The Paper Piecing Auction Market
To see which paper piecings are selling the best, go to http://www.eBay.com and
type "paper piecing" in the search box. When the search results page comes up,
click on "Highest Priced First." This will allow you to browse through the best-selling
auctions. Take notes. Note which themes and styles are selling well and try to come
up with original designs that fit into those themes/styles. You can also click on
"Completed Items" to see what the end price was for recently listed auctions.
Copyright Issues
Did you know that each time you create an original paper piecing it automatically
has copyright protection? You do not need to register a creation to have it
protected.
It is a good idea to put a notice with your auctions when it is an original design. If you are using a pattern from a Tole/Pattern book, you should not use a copyright notice. A basic copyright notice looks like this:
Copyright 2002 Your Name Here
This also means that all of those other original paper piecings that are listed on eBay are protected. It is okay to browse around and get ideas and inspiration, but you should never make copies of paper piecing that you see.
For more information on basic copyright protection, visit http://www.nolo.com
Read Profitable Paper Piecing on eBay, Part 2
Copyright © 2002 Antuanette Wheeler
<
Part of good leadership requires skill in the hiring process. Good leaders know that retention of productive employees affects the bottom line as well as morale and growth.Recruiting, training and then terminating someone is never desirable. There are many good candidates you could hire. However, even though they may have certain desirable skills, they may not be right for the job at hand. The key is not just to hire the right person, but to hire the right person for the right job.Taking the time to make the correct hire in the first place is worth all of the effort it takes. The right person in the right job will be productive for years to come. Th
Make sure you let your potential customers know if you use all acid-free, lignin-free products when making your sets. A lot of people also list information such as "comes from a pet-free, smoke-free home."
At the end of the description list all payment and shipping information.
You want to make sure that customers know the following: what payment methods you accept/ prefer, your shipping rate, how the items will be packed, whether or not you offer insurance and how much you charge, and your email address for any questions.
Minimum Bid
Set the price at the absolute minimum you are willing to accept for this paper
piecing. Most auctions start in the $3-10 range. Adjust your minimum bid price
according to time, materials used, and the detail of the piece.
Auction Duration
You have a choice of 3, 5, 7, and 10 day auctions. Most paper piecers use either 5
or 7 day auctions. It is a good idea to have your auction extend over Sunday
evenings because it is a very busy time.
Learning About Optional Photo Hosting Services for High Quality Photos eBay allows you to host one photo per auction free of charge. This is a great service, but unfortunately the photos are not very clear. To get the clearest photos possible, find a photo hosting service. Some free and easy to use options are http:// www.photobucket.com and http://www.webphoto.com There are also low cost, reliable options like http://www.villagephoto.com It is a good idea to use a photo hosting service along with the free eBay photo in case one of the services "goes down." This way people can still see some type of photo for the auction.
Studying The Paper Piecing Auction Market
To see which paper piecings are selling the best, go to http://www.eBay.com and
type "paper piecing" in the search box. When the search results page comes up,
click on "Highest Priced First." This will allow you to browse through the best-selling
auctions. Take notes. Note which themes and styles are selling well and try to come
up with original designs that fit into those themes/styles. You can also click on
"Completed Items" to see what the end price was for recently listed auctions.
Copyright Issues
Did you know that each time you create an original paper piecing it automatically
has copyright protection? You do not need to register a creation to have it
protected.
It is a good idea to put a notice with your auctions when it is an original design. If you are using a pattern from a Tole/Pattern book, you should not use a copyright notice. A basic copyright notice looks like this:
Copyright 2002 Your Name Here
This also means that all of those other original paper piecings that are listed on eBay are protected. It is okay to browse around and get ideas and inspiration, but you should never make copies of paper piecing that you see.
For more information on basic copyright protection, visit http://www.nolo.com
Read Profitable Paper Piecing on eBay, Part 2
Copyright © 2002 Antuanette Wheeler
<
Indian software professionals seem to have dominated the world in providing software development and support services. Bangalore became the highest employer of IT talent overtaking the Silicon Valley. Outsourcing has become a topic of hot debate in countries like US and therefore it should be wise to contemplate how it will fare as we move on in time. In this article we shall discuss the specialized area of architectural outsourcing.Architectural and engineering outsourcing comprises of producing drawings where the designers are sitting in countries thousands of miles away and the drawings are produced remotely in a country like India. In this scenario the d
Learning About Optional Photo Hosting Services for High Quality Photos eBay allows you to host one photo per auction free of charge. This is a great service, but unfortunately the photos are not very clear. To get the clearest photos possible, find a photo hosting service. Some free and easy to use options are http:// www.photobucket.com and http://www.webphoto.com There are also low cost, reliable options like http://www.villagephoto.com It is a good idea to use a photo hosting service along with the free eBay photo in case one of the services "goes down." This way people can still see some type of photo for the auction.
Studying The Paper Piecing Auction Market
To see which paper piecings are selling the best, go to http://www.eBay.com and
type "paper piecing" in the search box. When the search results page comes up,
click on "Highest Priced First." This will allow you to browse through the best-selling
auctions. Take notes. Note which themes and styles are selling well and try to come
up with original designs that fit into those themes/styles. You can also click on
"Completed Items" to see what the end price was for recently listed auctions.
Copyright Issues
Did you know that each time you create an original paper piecing it automatically
has copyright protection? You do not need to register a creation to have it
protected.
It is a good idea to put a notice with your auctions when it is an original design. If you are using a pattern from a Tole/Pattern book, you should not use a copyright notice. A basic copyright notice looks like this:
Copyright 2002 Your Name Here
This also means that all of those other original paper piecings that are listed on eBay are protected. It is okay to browse around and get ideas and inspiration, but you should never make copies of paper piecing that you see.
For more information on basic copyright protection, visit http://www.nolo.com
Read Profitable Paper Piecing on eBay, Part 2
Copyright © 2002 Antuanette Wheeler
<
If you’re uncertain about what to include in your RFP — or simply want to make sure you’re covering all the bases — review the four steps necessary for writing a detailed request for proposal.STEP ONEBegin by giving the selected vendors basic information about your meeting or group:• Organization name• Name of meeting• Your name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address• Location of meeting (city and facility or facilities)• Headquarters hotel, if applicable• Dates of meeting. Be sure to point out if any of the dates are a holiday. Even if your organization doesn’t celebrate a certain holiday,
Copyright Issues
Did you know that each time you create an original paper piecing it automatically
has copyright protection? You do not need to register a creation to have it
protected.
It is a good idea to put a notice with your auctions when it is an original design. If you are using a pattern from a Tole/Pattern book, you should not use a copyright notice. A basic copyright notice looks like this:
Copyright 2002 Your Name Here
This also means that all of those other original paper piecings that are listed on eBay are protected. It is okay to browse around and get ideas and inspiration, but you should never make copies of paper piecing that you see.
For more information on basic copyright protection, visit http://www.nolo.com
Read Profitable Paper Piecing on eBay, Part 2
Copyright © 2002 Antuanette Wheeler
HTTP = HTML link (for blogs, profiles,phorums):
<a href="http://www.addyou.info/article/56822/addyou-Profitable-Paper-Piecing-on-eBayPart-1.html">Profitable Paper Piecing on eBay--Part 1</a>
BB link (for phorums):
[url=http://www.addyou.info/article/56822/addyou-Profitable-Paper-Piecing-on-eBayPart-1.html]Profitable Paper Piecing on eBay--Part 1[/url]
Related Articles:
5 Newspaper Advertising Myths Revealed
Gravitational Marketing For Small Businesses - Fifth Law: The One Thing That Must Be Present In All
Starting An Affiliate Program - A Few Options
Bookmark it:
|