The eBay Business Start-Up Kit

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The eBay Business Start-Up Kit

by: Attorney Richard Stim

The eBay Business Start-Up Kit

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Millions of people buy and sell on eBay, probably the world’s most varied and democratic marketplace. Whether you're interested in starting a serious, full-time business or just want to take a hobby to a more commercial level, you can find help here.

The eBay Business Start-Up Kit is packed with in-depth information and practical advice to help you get an eBay business up and running quickly and easily. It’s an all-in-one resource, with hundreds of links that take you to all the up-to-date information you’ll need.

You can quickly look up how to, among other things:

list items and become a "PowerSeller"
find auction-management tools
pick a business structure
keep essential records
ship items, handle returns, and issue refunds
obtain business licenses and permits
pay (and minimize) taxes.

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