The Ebay Archive

Auction Taxes a Future Possibility

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

Changes are contained in the President's 2008 budget proposal. Instead of targeting only Internet auction sites, the current proposal actually expands the definition of a "broker" to include middlemen that don't actually function as the customer's agent in a transaction—like eBay, for instance. Brokers currently need to file a form ... Continue reading

Turning Your Side Business to a Dream Job

Friday, April 10th, 2009

Biding your time until your “dream” job falls in your lap is a recipe for disappointment. But by using Michael Masterson’s principle of chicken entrepreneurship, you can create your own dream job and secure your financial future at the same time. Simply start a side business based on something you’re passionate ... Continue reading

eBay Takes on Craigs List

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

EBay has launched a free classified advertising site in the United States, an experiment the online auction company says could lead to new sources of revenue. The site Kijiji means village in Swahili. Continue reading

Buy It Now Court Case

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

Small Businesses everywhere are likely releived over the following court decision over Buy It Now. A federal judge Friday denied a request from a small Virginia company to stop the online auction powerhouse eBay Inc. ... Continue reading

Launching A Biz While Unemployed

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

The Wall Street Journal: Being unemployed gives me a large chunk of discretionary time, but only a finite amount of which I can dedicate to a job search. The law of diminishing returns kicks in and it’s better to focus efforts elsewhere for the sake of productivity, not to mention sanity. I’ve ... Continue reading

Black Friday Part 2 Is Upon Us Again!!

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

While doing some last minute shopping a few days ago, I couldn't believe all the stuff that was still available at many stores this year. I've always been a last minute shopper and during the last few christmas shopping years I could never find anything....Every item would be picked over, ... Continue reading

To People Who Want To Make Money Online…But Can’t Get Started

Friday, August 8th, 2008

The world has changed excessively since the early 1900’s; we have developed so many new technologies in such a short period of time. Of course with changing technology, new job opportunities have appeared alongside those technologies. When cars were invented we suddenly needed people who could put them together and ... Continue reading