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OCTOBER 2008
WAHMZONE.COM
Where Business and Motherhood Meet
OCTOBER 2008
What an eventful September we had! Between all of the presidential and running mate buzz and the live hurricane coverage, who had time to work? Well, I hope you did! Personally, September was a very productive month for me and I am anticipating that October will be, too!
And, of course, WahmZone.com has lots of tools you need to help you in your business, as well as in your home. Such as:
Business tips: http://www.wahmzone.com/Business/index.php
Family advice: http://www.wahmzone.com/Family/index.php
Yummy Recipes: http://www.wahmzone.com/Recipe/index.php
Check out this complete Work From Home Guide: http://www.workfromhomesteps.com/. This guide will give you everything you need to work from home.
Be sure to check out this month's Featured Wahm, Maura Crevier, as she talks about her highly successful eBay business!
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OCTOBER FEATURED WAHM
Maura Crevier is the owner of a high quality children's consignment store in Michigan. But that's not the only business Maura owns. She runs a successful eBay store. If you've ever considered opening an eBay store, or if you occasionally sell items on eBay and would love more information on what it takes to start an eBay business, read on!
WAHMZONE: What made you decide to start an eBay store?
MAURA CREVIER: The flexibility of being able to operate a business from home at any time of the day. An ebay store offers a cheaper way to have an online business and gives you an automatic potential customer base.
WAHMZONE: What is the name of your store and what types of items do you offer?
MAURA: The name of my store is, All My Treasures. I sell mostly name brand new and used children's clothing items and Webkinz plush and accessories. Sometimes, however, I'll go to a garage sale and find vintage toys or other items that are hot sellers on ebay. I'll buy those and list them on my store, as well.
WAHMZONE: How long have you had your store?
MAURA: I've operated the store for approximately 3 years,
WAHMZONE: How much income, on average, do you take in per week?
MAURA: This varies and depends on how much I have listed and how "fresh" or new the listings are. I have sold 2-3 things in a week and I've sold 60 things in a week. There's always an influx of sales when I put out new listings. Income definitely depends on the work spent listing.
WAHMZONE: What fees or start-up costs are involved?
MAURA: There is a monthly fee I pay for operating my store. However, there are no up- front fees when you open an ebay store. That's what's great about ebay...no start up costs and you have an automatic, already-established customer base.
WAHMZONE: Give us an overview of how the whole program works.
MAURA: On ebay, you can sell just about anything and everything. I recommend finding something you know a good amount about and that you enjoy. Also, follow-up with customers as items sell. Good communication, as well as fair shipping fees, are key to ebay selling.
WAHMZONE: What's the most difficult or least fun thing about running an eBay store?
MAURA: Every once in awhile you get a customer that is just plain a grump! They seem to set out to be difficult at all costs and won't be happy, regardless. Thankfully, these customers are few and far between!
WAHMZONE: What advice would you give to other wahms who are considering starting their own eBay business?
MAURA: As I stated earlier, find something you enjoy and know something about. If you like it, others probably will, too. If you do have something you're not as familiar with, research those items before listing. Try to connect with some one who knows ebay. Both Ebay and PayPal can sometimes be difficult to figure out, so try to tap into someone who has learned a few lessons the hard way and learn from their mistakes.
MAURA'S EBAY STORE WEBSITE: http://stores.ebay.com/All-My-Treasures
MORE INFORMATION ON OPENING AN EBAY STORE: http://pages.ebay.com/storefronts/start.html
WAHMZONE MONTHLY ARTICLE
How do you measure success? This month's article gives three common traits that successful people share. Most of all, it shows how success rarely happens by chance. It is something you must choose to pursue. I hope this article encourages you as you follow your road to success.
Every Day is Your Choice
By Katherine Reece
There is no need to wait until January 1 each year to make the decision for change in your life. Every day is a new opportunity to consider where you are, where you want to be, and determine if you are willing to do the necessary stuff to achieve that next level in life or business.
How do you measure success? Money is not the only parameter. Being happy in your family life, experiencing spiritual well being, being emotionally well balanced, and having good physical health, all factor into your personal success. Those people who seem to "have it all" did not achieve that type of abundance by accident. If you look closely, you will see they share three common traits.
First, they are explorers. The strong desire to reach a new level in any aspect of their lives leads explorers on a quest to find mentors who they determine can help. They approach the journey to their ultimate goal joyfully because they know that every time they get out of their comfort zone, the new experience leads them closer to their goal. Change is necessary for growth. The ability to shed the comfort of remaining in status quo allows the person to transition to new levels.
The opposite of being an explorer is the cynic. Instead of seeking new ideas and information that leads to the next level, the cynic looks for reasons why activities will not work. Watch your own "stinking thinking." Substitute with the words, "How can I?" and watch for new doors to open.
Those who achieve success are investors. Investors purchase the best book, best tape series, or best resources. However, the most valuable investment they make is…………themselves. They are willing to devote the time and effort necessary to get the results they desire. Investors are coachable and trainable. They read, do the activities, and continuously ask questions. If something is not working as well as they expect, they will stop and ask for direction from a mentor who is further down the path.
Those who are unwilling to invest are excuse makers. Their vocabulary is filled with "but" and "if only." Challenges along the path give them excuses to blame others or the system for their lack of progress. Each of us has a decision to make. We can be satisfied with falling short of what we want in life, or make the decision to get all we want and be all we are created to be. That choice is ours to make. That choice does not belong to anyone else.
The third trait of a successful people is the one that creates forward momentum. Exploring and investing do not produce success without implementation. Implementers draw the line between those who fail to act on great ideas and those who implement just one small activity and see great results. Resolve today to implement one idea that you have been thinking about, researching, and evaluating. What have you got to lose? If you do not, you are guaranteed to stay right where you are.
Make the commitment today to a new path. If you commit today to explore, invest, and implement…. and do these things daily….. your life will never be the same. How exciting is that?
Katherine is the co-author of five best selling real estate related books, and has written a series of children's educational books for Rourke Publishing. Katherine's successful home based business allows her the time freedom and necessary income to pursue her personal and professional interests. With today's internet technology, Katherine is able to supervise national and international marketing teams from her home office. Visit her website at http://www.team2succeed.com/ActNow.
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