Learn How To Sell on eBay - The Basics & Beyond

Are you looking for someone to teach you how to sell on eBay? Do you want to learn how to turn your selling 'hobby' into a business? Or how to set up an eBay Store?

Education Specialists Trained by eBay are independent contractors in your local area who can meet with you for one-on-one or group trainings. They can provide the answers to your questions and they're the only instructors who have access to the 'official' eBay training materials.

To find an Education Specialist, go to the Education Specialist Directory and type in your zip code. This will provide a list of instructors and classes that are available in your area.

If you're on Twitter, you can follow @ebayuniversity to be notified as classes come up.

And if you're looking for a unique gift this holiday season, consider giving a gift certificate for an eBay class!

Google Apps, Small Business & Bootstrap Academy

Today, in our 'Tips from the Top' podcast series, we take a look into the world of successful eBay/eCommerce entrepreneurs with Steve Kennedy of Bootstrap Academy.

Steve has been an eBay seller since 1998 and is currently an Education Specialist Trained by eBay. His area of expertise is in starting and running a business using no or low cost online resources. That is the focus of his new venture - Bootstrap Academy.

In this podcast, Steve talks (in plain English) about many of the Google Apps features such as gmail, google calendar, google talk, google doc and google sites. He shares numerous tips on how businesses and non-profits can use them to increase efficiency and become more productive.

You can listen to Steve's tips and tricks here.

John Lawson, colderICE & 3rd Power Outlet

Today, in our 'Tips from the Top' podcast series, we take a look into the world of successful eBay/eCommerce entrepreneurs with John Lawson, founder and CEO of 3rd Power Outlet.

John is a multi-tasking entrepreneur who is a platinum eBay PowerSeller, Education Specialist Trained by eBay, blogger , podcast host, eCommerce expert and the first African-American member of PeSA (Professional eBay Sellers Association).

In this interview John answers listener questions, explains how negative comments can help your business and shares his thoughts on free shipping, Best Match and how to handle the recent changes on ebay.

You can listen to John's informative interview here but if you want to hear him live, you can find him at the RocketPlace conference in Las Vegas later this month where he will be a speaker.

You can learn more about John's business (and vote for it) at Startup Nation's Home-Based 100 Competition.

Don't miss John Lawson's 'Tips From the Top' interview !

Back To School Time For eBay Sellers

Last week was a busy one for eBay sellers trying to keep up with yet another round of changes on the site.

This is the 'Back to School' season and eBay Sellers have several opportunities to attend trainings that will help them understand the latest changes and learn how to incorporate them successfully into their business.

If you missed the round of webinars eBay presented last week, don't despair. There are other options for you!

#1 -The RocketPlace Conference which will be held in Las Vegas from Sept 10-12, 2008. RocketPlace is a conference for eBay sellers at all levels which is focused on helping them, whether eBay is a new, old, small or major channel for their sales.

Some of the featured speakers include Marcia Collier - author of eBay for Dummies, Todd Lutwak - Senior Director of Seller Development at eBay and Jay Berkowitz of Ten Golden Rules.

For additional information on the schedule, speakers, events and registration go to RocketPlace.

#2 - The YABIE JUBILEE will be held Oct 3 & 4, 2008 in Hays, Kansas. The YABIE JUBILEE is for eBay sellers and buyers. A number of workshops are offered on topics such as 'Marketing on eBay,' 'Creating a Brand with eBay Stores,' 'TurboLister,' 'Giving Works' and more.

Both eBay and PayPal staff including Jason Minor (PayPal) and Jim (Griff) Griffith (eBay) will also be presenting workshops and representatives from the USPS and the Small Business Development Center will be offering trainings.

For additional information on the YABIE JUBILEE go to YABIE.

#3 - If you're not able to attend either of the conferences, all is not lost!

You can contact an Education Specialist Trained by eBay in your local area. Education Specialists offer a variety of private and group trainings and classes such as 'The Basics of Selling on eBay,' 'Beyond the Basics,', 'eBay Stores,' and 'Giving Works.' Use the Education Specialist directory to find one near you!

Stephanie Inge - Texas State of Mind

Today, in our 'Tips from the Top' podcast series, we take a look into the world of successful eBay/eCommerce entrepreneurs with the amazing Stephanie Inge - professional eBay Instructor, Education Specialist Trained by eBay, eBay Trading Assistant, Business Consultant and Founder of the largest and most active eBay Sellers Group - eBaybes & eMales.

Stephanie has been featured in numerous publications, including The Washington Post, The Dallas Morning News, The eBay Success Chronicles, Entrepreneur Magazine's "How To Sell Clothing, Shoes and Accessories on eBay," and eBay PowerSeller Million Dollar Ideas. She has also been featured on CBS 11 News and NBC 5 News.

In this podcast, Stephanie talks about how she got started with eBay and suggests 3 tools that will help make your auctions stand out.

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The Dynamic Duo - Marcia and Harvey!

Today, in our 'Tips from the Top' podcast series, we take a look into the world of successful eBay/eCommerce entrepreneurs with the dynamic duo of Marcia Cooper and Harvey Levine of GeneralEnterprises.

Marcia and Harvey are eBay powersellers, Trading Assistants and Education Specialists Trained by eBay. They maintain two eBay stores - one for unusual items and collectibles (listen to the podcast for great stories about older medical equipment) and the other store is for their newest enterprise selling event tickets!

Marsha and Harvey's motto is 'we practice what we preach' and now you can get an insider's scoop on their tips for both buyers and seller!

For some fascinating stories, listen in here!

The Online Auction Princess

Today, in our 'Tips from the Top' podcast series, we take another look into the world of successful eBay/eCommerce entrepreneurs with Donna Bond, - the Online Auction Princess - eBay entrepreneur and Education Specialist Trained by eBay.

Donna is winner of the 2007 eBay Education Specialist Excellence Award & has been featured in 'Entrepreneur Magazine' as well as The eBay Success Chronicles and eBay's Secrets Revealed.

This lively interview showcases Donna's sparkling personality as she tells us about her eBay career and gives an exclusive 'scoop' on her future plans!

Don't miss the excellent tips Donna has for sellers as well as a super important strategy for Education Specialists!

You can listen to Donna's interview here.

The Savvy Seller ''Tips From the Top" eBay Info Show Makes Its Debut!

From time to time I'll take you into the world of Successful eBay Entrepreneurs who have agreed to give us a glimpse of their eBay life and share a valuable tip or two.

Today's Talkcast is with WebWendy - Education Specialist Trained by eBay, Trading Assistant, eBay store owner and OSI Rock Star. She has a great story about an eBay sale and shares a tip for new and not-so-new eBayers.

Click the orange button below for your exclusive 'Sneak Peek' into the world of a Successful eBay Entrepreneur!

And be sure to stop by for more exclusive tips coming next week from the Fabulous and Funky Janieruth and the amazing Cindy Shebley, author, entrpreneur, TA, Certified Education Specialist and more!!