Revenge of the Big Boxes, Money Mules, SpyFu, Gross Margin Explained, YouTube Auction Videos, e-Book Service

An article in the Wall Street Journal (subscription required) asserts that the Big Box stores are making inroads on the internet, making up ground on upstarts like Amazon, eBay and Overstock…maybe yes, maybe no…what can a small seller do?

Thinking about starting your own e-commerce store?…or maybe you’ve already made the leap. In either case, wouldn’t you love to know what your competition is paying for top words/phrases on Google’s Adwords? There’s a site that will do just that..at least, until they start charging for the information.

Every seller needs to know how to figure Gross Margin and apply it to their sale’s efforts; listen in as I explain the reasons as well as point out a site that will do the math for you.

Why should you avoid $.99 price endings?..there are two very good reasons that can give you a leg-up (see photo) on your competition.

Innocent enough ads in Craigslist and elsewhere on-line, advertising job opportunities complete with employment contracts, are actually recruiting Money Mules for internet phishing thieves.

Speaking of Big Box stores, if you happen to have a very large blue one near you, you might have an excellent opportunity to source product for re-sale.

Thinking about including video in your auction? There’s a site that explains how to do so easily using YouTube or Google Video. And if video isn’t for you, how about a site that will stream endless images in your auction for you and help beat the costs and limitations of most auction sites?

So, you’ve written an e-book or are considering it…where to host it, how to deliver it and how to do it all for $5 a month with no additional fees? I’ve got the site for you.

In addition, Last Minute Auctions for .99 and no bidders…a Wize site for product review…a jewelry wholesaler who will execute custom product for you…and last but not least, where you can buy Ralphie’s Dad’s ever-so-stylish leg lamp!

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Links from this week’s show:

SpyFu - See what your competition is paying for top placement in Google Adwords.

Gross Margin Explained - Business basics you should apply to selling.

Big Crumbs - Save, as in cash back, on shopping through 122 major on-line retailers (Overstock,eBay,Best Buy, etc.) and get rebates for you and your referrals..for Free!

Profit Margin Calculator - Simple on-line calculator for figuring Gross Margin, selling price and Gross Margin percentage.

Money Mules Article - Work at home and help fuel international money laundering in your spare time.

Using Videos in Your Auctions - Easy tutorial on how to use YouTube & Google video to support your on-line auction or web site sales.

FilmLoops - Service for slipping film loops( think slide show) into your auctions…and a way to get around image limitations for free.

E-Junkie - $5 per month hosting and fulfillment for your e-book or information product with no other fees.

Last Minute Auctions - eBay auctions for a buck or less with an hour or less left to run.

Wize.com - Unbiased product reviews from across the web.

NotCot.org - Very cool site with the very coolest products form all over the web. Too cool for words.

Badali Jewelry - Jewelry wholesaler that will also execute custom designs.

Red Rider Leg Lamps - The Ultimate Christmas Gift (see above) from the ultimate Christmas Story.

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