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07/01/2020

Greater NYC Area eBay eCommerce Meet Up is always spot on with advice and help for sellers on eBay and other online marketplaces. It's a great way to connect with other sellers and share best practices. I go every month and it's helped my online business.

Thu, Jul 9, 2020, 5:00 PM: Cordelia Blake is in demand eCommerce speaker, trainer , consultant & eCommerce brand creator. She joins us to share her top tips on how to discover profitable products to s

06/12/2020

The Greater NYC Area eBay eCommerce Sellers Group recently met to talk about how we are all adapting to a new business climate. We heard encouraging stories about coping, strategies, and how creative use of inventory is helping us get by when business is slow. Read more on my blog "Rolling With Change - eBay Business Health Check In"

The Greater NYC Area eBay eCommerce Sellers Meetup Group recently met and talked about business strategies for "Rolling With Change"

03/26/2020

News from eBay - Helping each other through COVID-19 in ways that matter the most.

To our seller community, eBay is always open, and now, more than ever, small and medium sized businesses are using our platform to connect with buyers and deliver what they need most. When people shop eBay, they are supporting you and sellers like you around the country. Despite unprecedented ...

02/18/2020

Selling on eBay - Episode 79 - Am I Listing The Right Inventory?
Featured Guests: Michael Swoape (eBay Seller), Vivian Vassar (eBay Seller), Laurie & Dave Bilyeu (eBay Sellers), Rich & Nila Siok (eBay Seller), Liz Austin (eBay Staff) Griff

If 2019 sales were not up to your expectations, the first question you should ask yourself is “Am I offering the right merchandise at the right time?” In this segment will show you the steps to take for determining if you are offering the right merchandise to accomplish your business goals for 2020 and if not, how to adapt your inventory mix to better guarantee meeting those goals by Dec, 2020. The first step is to not be too emotionally invested in your existing stock.

02/05/2020

This video is from the eBay UpFront Event in Brooklyn, NY. eBay is hosting UpFront Events around the US. It's a great way to learn the latest from eBay staff and meet other eBay sellers. Check to see if there's one near you. https://pages.ebay.com/seller-center/sellerevents/

ps. you'll see me laughing on stage at the end of the video :)

Recap of eBay Upfront in New York City, November 2019.

02/03/2020

eBay UpFront events are held periodically across the country and are a great way to hear the latest from eBay Staff plus meet other sellers. They include round table discussions where specific topics are addressed such as shipping, international sale, and more.

Well worth the time if you are an experienced or new eBay seller. Check this link to see when an eBay UpFront is coming near you.

https://pages.ebay.com/seller-center/sellerevents/index.html?fbclid=IwAR0GNWqqAZy3FqLHhwiijQI9mjpRbZ4EJ0LzHTHJUpDbG6f7jNYFX8wm-ow

01/28/2020

Over the years I've been a part of several Business Master Mind Groups. These groups are usually made up of business people either in the same or similar industry or at the same business level. I've found them to be very helpful in my business growth - maybe you would benefit from one too.

Finding the right Business Master Mind Group can help grow and maintain your business.

01/10/2020

How to find a small business meet up group in your area.

01/10/2020

Thanks to Stephanie Shalofsky of The Organizing Zone for last night's presentation at the Greater NYC eBay Meet Up group. She shared lots of tips for getting our offices organized for 2020. Especially helpful were the Productivity Scorecards Stephanie had us fill out to help identify our strengths and areas for improvement.