Chapter 1.So You Want to Start an eBay Business...

Starting a business of your own is a thrilling thought—especially if you can run that business from the comfort of your own home. You’ve heard about this eBay thing, maybe even sold a thing or two on the site, and think that selling on eBay might be the key to your personal business success.

Is it true? Can you really make a living with an eBay business? And just what is an eBay business, anyway?

This chapter answers those questions and many more. Read on to learn more about the basics of running a business on eBay.

What, Exactly, Is an eBay Business?

To the question of what an eBay business is, the simple answer is that it’s a company that generates profits by selling merchandise on the eBay ...

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