Absolute Beginner's Guide to Launching an eBay Business [Paperback]

Michael Miller (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0789730588 | ISBN-13: 978-0789730589 | Publication Date: December 4, 2003

A real-world business book for the explosion of eBay entrepreneurs! Absolute Beginner's Guide to Launching an eBay Business guides you step-by-step through the process of setting up an eBay business, and offers real-world advice on how to run that business on a day-to-day basis and maximize financial success. This book covers determining what kind of business to run, writing an action-oriented business plan, establishing an effective accounting system, setting up a home office, obtaining starting inventory, arranging initial funding, establishing an eBay presence, and arranging for automated post-auction management.

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About the Author

Michael Miller is a top eBay seller and a successful and prolific author. He has a reputation for practical, real-world advice and an unerring empathy for the needs of his readers.

Mr. Miller has written more than 50 how-to and reference books in the past 15 years for Que and other major publishers. His books for Que include Absolute Beginner's Guide to eBay, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics, and Absolute Beginner's Guide to Upgrading and Fixing Your PC. He is known for his casual, easy-to-read writing style and his ability to explain a wide variety of complex topics to an everyday audience.

Mr. Miller is also president of The Molehill Group, a strategic consulting and authoring firm based in Carmel, Indiana. You can email Mr. Miller directly at [e-mail]. His Web site is located at www.molehillgroup.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Que (December 4, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789730588
• ISBN-13: 978-0789730589
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,412,616 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michael Miller is the best-selling writer of more than 100 non-fiction books. He writes about a variety of topics, including computers, online selling, business, consumer electronics, and music. From his first book (Ventura Publisher Techniques and Applications, published in 1988) to his latest title, he has established a reputation for practical advice, technical accuracy, and an unerring empathy for the needs of his readers.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for the beginner, March 19, 2006

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M. S. Oliver (Victorville, CA) - See all my reviews
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If you are trying to decide or have made that big decision to start an eBay business, check out this title. It's not wordy but gives good guidance. As well as the usual Table of Contents and Index (which are well done), there is an initial page that gives you Contents at a Glance. This is a nice and unusual touch that keeps you from any unnecessary searches because the Table of Contents is lengthy. Also, contained in the Introduction are adequate and easy to understand instructions on use. Be sure to read this before jumping ahead and you will be very pleased with your purchase. You will become an A++ seller.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars AS ADVERTISED, August 9, 2005

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Dennis L. Watkins Sr. "DENDEN#1" (ARKANSAS) - See all my reviews
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VERY EASY TO READ AND UNDERSTAND, WOULD RECOMMEND FOR THOSE JUST STARTING OUT ON EBAY.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful and Clear, March 8, 2007

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Emelar "Emelar" (Eastern Washington) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Absolute Beginner's Guide to Launching an eBay Business (Paperback)

Well-written and geared toward beginners--which made my life a lot easier! This book was actually far more comprehensive than expected. Clarity about how to actually start an eBay business, with great tips and detai. Also works as a business guide in addition to showing a great understanding of eBay. If you are serious about getting into an eBay business, I would highly recommend this book