| It's easy to learn to sell on eBay, but you need to | | | | name. This will make it easier to conduct various |
| follow some crucial steps in order to ensure the | | | | transactions as a business. |
| long-term success of your own eBay business. | | | | Learn From eBay's Resources - eBay has hours |
| Establish Your Business Correctly - Decide if you want | | | | worth of video and printed materials geared towards |
| to run your business as a sole proprietorship or as a | | | | new sellers. You do not have to go it alone. eBay |
| corporation or partnership. Unless you are a sole | | | | offers enough resources so that you can feel as |
| proprietorship, be sure to establish an Employer's | | | | confident as the seasoned sellers on there. |
| Identification Number (EIN) through the IRS. | | | | Learn How To Setup Captivating Listings - If you want |
| Get Any Necessary Permits - Some states require | | | | to have complete control over your listing layout, invest |
| merchandise sellers to obtain a seller's permit (which is | | | | in a robust HTML program like Dreamweaver to |
| also known as a Certificate of Authority or Resale | | | | develop professional auction listings. On the other hand, |
| Certificate). By doing so, you will be exempt from | | | | if you need some hand-holding, eBay's listing wizard will |
| paying any sales tax on items that you purchase to | | | | help you walk through each step of listing your item. |
| sell in your business. | | | | Learn to sell on eBay the right way from the start and |
| Register A Business Name - Visit your county clerk's | | | | you will set yourself up for long-term success! |
| office or secretary of state to register a company | | | | |