Hi Andrew! I’m currently working on market research to find a market/industry/niche I would like to get involved with my next business venture. I owned an IT company and sold it off successfully 3 years ago. After a quick break I’m ready to get back to work again! Do you know any sources, websites where I could find some industry related reports (like how big the market is, main play...

Hi Andrew, I’m totally new to all this “sell online” stuff and really need some guidance from you. I just ordered your Easy Auction Business video course and while waiting for it to arrive, thought will ask you one question – What’s the best way to start out? Via eBay or building your own shop? I believe there are advantages and dis-advantages to both but what you wo...

Do you have any advice on how to best plan for up-coming holiday season? What would be the best time to start promoting for Halloween and Christmas? Maybe it’s too early yet but I can’t wait for shoppers to come back online after rather quite summer period I do sell all kinds of products on eBay, mainly As Seen On TV stuff and similar goods (many orders go as gifts). Best, Nigel (UK...

Hi Andrew, I would like to ask you some advice on marketing activities I could do to improve my numbers on eBay. A little bit of background info – I’m selling PC/MP4/iPod etc. accessories (like cases, cables, docking stations, decals) and doing pretty good actually – getting some 20-30 sales a day with an average profit margin of 30%. Now, seeing all those people coming to our li...

Hey Andrew! First of all – let me say big Thanks for everything you have done on this website – it’s absolutely fantastic! I have learned so much from you already (in just few days time). I haven’t seen a website like this before, where you can ask questions and get expert advice, it’s amazing! So here comes my question – I’m a full-time accountant but doi...

Hi, Could you tell me if I have to pay any import duty if I import goods using courier services or the courier company will take of that and I will not be required by the customs to come and pay any other charges? Thanks, Cliff, UK Hi Cliff, Thanks for your question. If goods will be delivered by a courier company, such as TNT, DHL or UPS – most likely you won’t have to do anything ex...

I’m really struggling with a link building strategy for our online gift shop – I have read countless e-books, blog posts, guides & articles – there are so many ways to build links!!! I started off with building some Squidoo lenses, Hub Pages (some were removed) and submitting articles to article directories, like eZineArticles.com While we have seen a very slight increase in ...

I’m currently looking to purchase items from China to resell on eBay. Following your advice I’m using Terapeak.com to make sure all the stock I purchase will sell on eBay as I have purchased dead stock in the past. However I would also like to purchase new lines, items that are not selling on eBay at the minute. This is where my dilemma lies if there is no history of this product on eB...

Twitter, Twitter, Twitter – give me a break! Everyone is talking about how we should implement Twitter into our online businesses but personally I simply can’t see place for it in my business model. I’m selling ink cartridges, mostly to small business/home based business market and really can’t see any value Twitter could add to my business. I have an eBay shop as well as e...

I have designed some clocks that I think would sell really well. Where would be a good place to start selling them? They are my own designs and there’s nothing out there, even on eBay. Cheers, Dean Hi Dean, Thanks for your question. There’s no real difference in selling your own product or selling product manufactured by someone else. You still have to sell it The fact that thereR...