Family Business Ideas

How to Value a Book

Julie Anna — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:53:56 +0000

As a full time bookseller and an online bookseller's consultant this is probably the most common question I am asked outside of how do I know a book is valuable. There are several ways to find out the value of a book. The question specifically addressed pricing for the non collectible books. Well, on the field it's a no brainer when it comes to modern literature. I use a scouting tool. It's a PDA with a bar code scanner. This utilizes a data service that taps into Amazon's catalog. They are basically the authority pricing platform when it comes to valuing your books. So it stands to reason that if you can take a portable pricing guide and use it in the field you're miles ahead both on sourcing and pricing your books.

Finding a Niche Market on eBay

Julie Anna — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:13:02 +0000

There are a number of ways to make money on the Internet. One of those ways is using eBay to showcase your wares. But, just because you offer products doesn’t mean the customers will be flocking to your auctions. Learn…

5 Powerful Mind Success Strategies

Julie Anna — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:43:00 +0000

Success is within your reach and with the right attitude you can accomplish anything you set your sights on. Embrace these five powerful mind success strategies and you’ll build a better business and live a happier, more satisfying life.

Freedom From Selling on eBay & Amazon

Julie Anna — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:25:32 +0000

You will always hear me praise both online ecommerce sites eBay and Amazon. They are the perfect medium for the brand new to online selling person in which to get started. These large venues teach many ecommerce lessons and there…

Characteristics of an Effective Entrepreneur

Julie Anna — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:37:18 +0000

My Saturday musings:

Entrepreneurship is collectively defined as exhibiting one’s business vision, taking action, pursuing that vision as a tangible goal and achieving it in life. The unrefined definition is getting your butt off of that couch and doing…