eBay has made the dream of a home based business a reality for anyone with an Internet connection and a Digital Camera. Unlike traditional brick and Mortar businesses anyone can start an eBay Business with little or no risk and virtually no out of pocket expenses. Join the 30 Billion Dollar eBay Boom Today.

Here are 10 Tips to starting a Successful eBay Business

1 - Become an eBay Shopper

Register and get yourself an eBay account. Do many different searches and bid and purchase Items of interest. Pay for your winning Bids Promptly and get positive Feedback.

As an eBay Shopper see which ads get your attention and which ads don't. Be a critic, find 3 or more ways to improve each Headline, Each Description.

2 - Register as an eBay Reseller

Go to the eBay Web Page and Register as a Reseller. Be sure and read all the terms and conditions and user agreements carefully.

3 - Take a Class about selling on eBay

eBay Offers online Classes starting at $19.95 and up at eBayuniversity online.

Go to eBay University and see if they have any upcoming live Seminars.

There are also many excellent 3rd party live, Home based or online courses you can take to learn to be a successful eBay seller. Check if any of your local colleges or universities offers a continuing education course on starting a successful eBay Business.

4 - Sell some Household Items on eBay for practice

Find something around the house you no longer want to sell on eBay. A game your child outgrew, that dress you bought on sale and never wore, Some old jewelry, that pet rock you found in granny's attic. One man's junk is another man's Treasure. eBay is the garage sale for the 21st century

Write a good ad with a headline and description. Determine your target price and place the item up for sell. Did you get your target price. What could you have changed to receive a higher price.

Sell 4 or 5 items on eBay to feel comfortable with the entire eBay listing process. Strive to always improve keep what works and change what doesn't.

5 - What to Sell on eBay

Sell something you enjoy. If you enjoy what you are doing you more then likely will be more successful selling it on eBay. Sell what you know. If you couldn't spot a Rolex from a Timex you don't want to be selling watches on eBay.

6 - Create Your eBay Ad

Use Keyword rich text in your eBay ads so they will be picked up by search engines. Make sure your Ad text is people friendly and People Readable. Your ad headline should grab them and make them want to read your Ad. Your Ad Copy should be compelling to make them want to bid on your auction. Don't be afraid to purchase a book on copywriting. Review ads and headlines of your competitors see what works and what doesn't (If they are getting bids for their eBay auctions it works.)

7 - Every eBay Ad needs Pictures

You need Pictures with your eBay ad. A good digital camera is an essential part of your Toolbox, f you are serious about selling on eBay, Don't skimp. A 5 Mega Pixel camera is Good a 6 or 7 Mega Pixal Camera is Better. All things being Equal between 2 Ads the one with the best pictures will get the Best Bids.

8 - Payment Options

It is always best to have lot's of Payment Options, Paypal, Credit Cards, Money Orders. If 2 Auctions are the same the one with the most flexible payment options will get the best bids

9 - Shipping

Make sure you pack your items well. Research the various shipping options and pricing and list them in your Auction, Don't forget to offer insurance as an Option and charge the actual cost.

10 - Feedback

Always give your Buyers Feedback especially if it is positive. After you give positive feedback request positive feedback in return.

Good Luck and Happy eBaying.