I've been selling online for fifteen years now. During that time I've learned a lot about bookkeeping, business permits, and taxes. During that same time I have saved thousands of dollars in taxes by saving my receipts and keeping good records. And, so here's the deal... > Did you know eBay has an app that can automatically import all of your sales, fees, and other information and crunch the numbers to show whether you're making a profit or loss? > Did you know that same app will also import all of your information from Etsy and Amazon, if you sell on those platforms? > What would you say if I told you that you could save $500 or more on your taxes every year just by writing down the mileage when you head to the post office, store, or bank? > And, you'd probably think I'd lost my marbles if I told you that you could deduct parts of your next vacation from your taxes. The advice in this little book can easily save you thousands of dollars every year.

Selling on Ebay is both fun and profitable, but keeping track of those profits can leave some sellers overwhelmed. In "Ebay Accounting Made Easy!", author, herself an Ebay PowerSeller, shares with you the EASY bookkeeping system she has been using since 2005; the same one she paid an accountant to set up for her. This short, easy-to-read booklet will walk you step-by-step through the process of setting up an easy system for keeping track of your expenses so that you will be prepared come tax time. Don't worry if you aren't a math wiz or don't have a complicated spreadsheet program as you don't need either. Follow the steps in this guide and you'll have an easy system for your Ebay accounting set up in no time at all!

Do you want to save time and money on shipping? And, double your sales overnight? When I added international shipping to my repertoire, my sales exploded overnight. It opened my stuff to a world of new buyers who were anxious to spend their money. And, here's the funny thing. Price was no object to many of these buyers. They couldn't wait to get their hands on everything I had for sale. Shipping is one of the most frustrating areas for online sellers (even if you’ve been doing this for a long time). The good news is: It doesn’t have to be. eBay Shipping Simplified is a short, easy-to-understand guide, that will help you get over your shipping phobias and start packaging and shipping your items like a pro. By the time you’re done reading this book you’ll have a better understanding of ship smarter, quicker, and less expensively. Table of Contents 1. Getting Started 2. Why listen to me? 3. Ship like a pro 4. Domestic Shipping 5. Package Your Items Like a Pro 6. Storage Solutions—Make Your Items Easy to Find 7. Do I have to Offer Free Shipping? 8. Setting Shipping Rates Using eBay’s Item Listing Page 9. Printing Shipping Labels Using eBay & PayPal 10. What about Insurance? Do I need it? 11. Using a Third Party Shipping Provider 12. eBay Global Shipping Program – An Overview 13. Special Section for Amazon Sellers 14. Special Section for Etsy Sellers 15. International Shipping Made Easy 16. Customs Forms 17. Final Wrap Up 18. Bonus Excerpt - eBay 2015 19. If you enjoyed this book Read this book this morning. Implement the changes this afternoon.

Do you want to make more money selling on Etsy?I’ve been selling online for fifteen years now. During that time I’ve learned a lot about bookkeeping, business permits, and taxes.During that same time I managed to save thousands of dollars in taxes by saving my receipts and keeping good records.And, so here’s the deal…> Did you know Etsy has an app that can automatically import all of your sales, fees, and other information and crunch the numbers to show whether you’re making a profit or loss?> Did you know that same app will also import all of your information from eBay and Amazon, if you sell on those platforms?> What would you say if I told you that you could save $500 or more on your taxes every year just by writing down the mileage when you head to the post office, store, or bank?> And, you’d probably think I was crazy if I told you that you could deduct parts of your next vacation from your taxes.It seems hard to believe, doesn’t it?The last thing I need to tell you is I’m not a bookkeeper or tax professional. I didn’t study accounting in school, but I’ve kept my own books for fifteen years. I completed my taxes by myself, and had them reviewed for accuracy by a professional.The advice in this little book can easily save you thousands of dollars every year.The question you need to ask yourself is, is it worth $3.99 to save thousands of dollars on your taxes?

If you've been struggling with bookkeeping for your Ebay business, then this is the book for you! Ann Eckhart, an Ebay seller since 2005, has developed this easy-to-use workbook for your Ebay accounting needs. Included are monthly bank, mileage, and cost of goods sheets, along with month-end forms to track your expense categories. Everything is then easy to tally up at the end of the year, just in time for tax season!

The BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SELLING ON EBAY: 2024 EDITION is bigger and better than ever! Updated with eBay's newest LISTING FORM! Updated with eBay's newest SHIPPING FORM! Updated with more SOURCING information, more LISTING tips, and more ways to MAKE MORE MONEY reselling items on eBay! Making money online from home is the dream of millions of people. Whether you just want to earn some extra cash or you would like to start your own full-time home-based business, there's no better website to do it on than eBay! Millions of people around the world sell items on eBay, and in BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SELLING ON EBAY, author Ann Eckhart, an eBay seller herself since 2005, will teach you how to quickly start earning money online. Since 2019, Eckhart has been releasing a new, updated yearly edition of BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SELLING ON EBAY. The 2024 edition is the 5th edition of her guide, and it is jam-packed with information for new and experienced sellers alike. Every year, Eckhart updates this eBay guide with the latest information, both for beginners and those who are already selling on the site, including: THE BASICS OF EBAY: What Ebay is, why it's the best platform for reselling, and how to set up your selling account EBAY FEES & FEATURES: What Ebay has to offer you along with how much it costs for you to sell there RESELLING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES: Everything you need to photograph, list, and ship items WHAT TO SELL & WHERE TO SOURCE: What sells on Ebay and where to find it, including liquidation sources TAKING EBAY PHOTOS: How to take and upload photos that will help sell your items fast and for top dollar CREATING EBAY LISTINGS: A step-by-step walk-through of the entire Ebay listing process EBAY SHIPPING MADE EASY: A step-by-step tutorial on how to set up your shipping settings and how to print shipping labels, including the big USPS changes that have recently gone into effect. PROCESSING ORDERS: The steps to take when an item sells including printing labels and packaging MARKETING & PROMOTION: How to grow your Ebay business through social media and networking MANAGING AN EBAY STORE: How to maximize the benefits of having an Ebay Store TAKING EBAY TO THE NEXT LEVEL: How to go from hobby seller to part-time or even full-time EBAY ACCOUNTING MADE EASY: How to easily manage bookkeeping and taxes CUSTOMER SERVICE: How to handle difficult customers and other issues that may arise Plus a BONUS chapter dedicated to RESELLING CLOTHING, which is the largest category on eBay. The title of this book may be BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SELLING ON EBAY, but it really is the ULTIMATE guide as it covers everything you need to know to start selling on eBay and then scaling up your business to part-time or even full-time status!

The ultimate guide to running a tax-efficient home-based business Today, millions of people are making either a full- or part-time living selling things on Internet auction sites like eBay. Still more are making a living selling products from their homes--think Mary Kay and Avon. If you're just entering the home-based or online business arena, you might not be aware of your potential tax liability. With J.K. Lasser's From eBay to Mary Kay, leading tax consultant Gary Carter walks you through the challenges of accounting for a home-based business. Topics covered throughout this comprehensive guide include: * Can you deduct the use of your home? * Are there ways to avoid taxes entirely? * What types of taxes might you owe? * How do you account for your inventory? * What are the rules on collecting sales and use taxes? The advantages of operating a home-based business are countless, but many owners don't realize--and are often unprepared to handle--the host of complex tax issues surrounding them. J.K. Lasser's From eBay to Mary Kay will show you how to account for your home-based business and avoid unnecessary tax trouble. J.K. Lasser--Practical Guides for All Your Financial Needs Please visit our Web site at www.jklasser.com