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Some Real-world Advice for Amazon Sellers Mar. 28, 2023
It's hard to believe, but next year will mark the 20th anniversary of my involvement with the eBay a... Read More
Can I Sell This Stuff on eBay? Sep. 06, 2022
"What are the rules when it comes to selling trademarked or branded items, such as Gucci handbags or... Read More
Protecting Your Online Business With Exclusive Agreements May. 17, 2022
"I buy a fashion accessory at the full retail price, directly from the manufacturer's own retail sto... Read More
The New 1099 Requirement for Online Sales Jan. 18, 2022
A little-known (and little-publicized) provision in last year's American Rescue Plan Act is wreaking... Read More
4 Rules for Becoming a Better Negotiator Dec. 07, 2021
"I have been running a fairly successful business for some time now, but I know I can do better. The... Read More
You Know You Have a Business on Ebay When ... Aug. 03, 2021
It's the most commonly asked legal question on eBay's discussion boards for sellers, "I've been sell... Read More
Choosing the Right Way to Account for Sales Mar. 10, 2020
"Last year I started a business selling on eBay. I'm doing my taxes now, and my accountant is tellin... Read More
Locking up Your Suppliers When Selling Online Nov. 12, 2019
"I have been selling merchandise on eBay and Amazon for some time. I would like to build a 'brand' f... Read More
You Know You Have an Online Retail Business When ... Sep. 10, 2019
It's the most commonly asked question eBay and Amazon sellers ask me: "I've been selling on eBay/Ama... Read More
Billionaires Who Promise to Save Journalism and Then Default: It Ought to Be a Crime Sep. 06, 2019
Let's talk about fraud: "A person or thing intended to deceive others, typically by unjustifiably cl... Read More
Can I Sell This Stuff on EBay? Sep. 03, 2019
"What are the rules when it comes to selling trademarked or branded items, such as Gucci handbags or... Read More
Starting a Business on EBay and Amazon Jul. 09, 2019
As my readers know, I travel the country talking to people who make a living selling stuff on eBay, ... Read More
Selling Online? You Soon May Have to Pay Sales Tax Feb. 20, 2018
A case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court this spring may overturn 25 years of precedent and allo... Read More
Report From EComChicago 2017 Oct. 24, 2017
I just got back from speaking at this year's eComChicago conference for online retailers in Elk Grov... Read More
Your New Year's Resolutions for 2017: Part 2 of 2 Jan. 03, 2017
Here are more New Year's resolutions for business owners. Is Your Business Crowdfundable? New regula... Read More
Report From eCom Chicago and an Old Beatles Song Oct. 25, 2016
I just got back from speaking at this year's eCom Chicago conference for online retailers. A little ... Read More
The Fine Art of Managing Misfits Aug. 02, 2016
The future of eBay Inc. is becoming a little clearer. I was privileged to attend and speak at last w... Read More
Sourcing Merchandise to Sell on eBay Jul. 26, 2016
Slowly but surely, eBay is making a big comeback. I am privileged to be giving a talk at next week's... Read More
New Tools for Online Retailers Mar. 29, 2016
Twice a year I have the privilege of speaking at a leading conference and exhibition for people who ... Read More
Report From ECom Chicago Oct. 20, 2015
I just got back from speaking at this year's eCom Chicago conference for online retailers. A little ... Read More
