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    Is 35 a bit too old to start a business?

    Would you say it's a bit old, particularly for someone who hasn't had their own business or businesses before?
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    Your advice would be much appreciated

    I just get really disheartened when I read people saying that it's too hard to make a living on eBay and that these eBay millionaire stories are very rare and unlikely. It puts a massive mental block in me which is very demotivated. I know it's hard work but there are people who mention things...
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    Do you prefer desktop or a laptop?

    I've had several laptops and after a few years they've given in and caused me a lot of headaches. I'm taking about laptops with good specs such as i300 processors etc and they've eventually slow down after a year or so. Do any of you prefer a desktop for social and day to day work and would...
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    Your advice would be much appreciated

    Thank you so much for the replies and excellent advice guys I really appreciate it. It's really given me belief and motivation and I'm passionate about this. Thanks once again
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    Your advice would be much appreciated

    Hi I'm consider entering into e Commerce initially through eBay and Amazon and then my own Web shop. I know it takes hard work and perseverance and I'm prepared to do that. I'm at a stage now where motivation from those who run successful eBay or Amazon businesses or their own e Commerce...
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    Generally would you advice someone to not buy a franchise?

    I've read some negative comments on here about buying a franchise with people mentioning that you will work long hours and you won't be in control of your store. Are there any success stories on this forum? Do people make good profit on subway,etc as franchisees (I'm giving just one example of a...
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    Markup advice?

    Hi Would really appreciate advice from ebay and Amazon sellers in terms of markup and price to sell products(once bought from supliers) . I feel that a 100% markup should be the minimum aim(considering eBay, Amazon, PayPal fees, postage deduction etc). Anything below this then it makes it...
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    Just a question on stock?

    Hi when purchasing stock to sell (when it isstock that is successfully selling) would you buy 1000 or so units when your initial stock(of 50) is selling well? For example for an item that you buy as 20 units, those units sell and you then feel that you will buy more units, maybe 200 or 300,do...
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    Ebay monthly selling limits?

    Hi Can someone tell me what the eBay monthly selling limits are? I have a personal account with over 30 or so positive feedback, am I correct in assuming that the limit is 100 items per month? I would like to sell more than this per month, am I correct in thinking that if upgrade to a...
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    E Commerce store success stories?

    Thank you so much guys for taking the time out to provide such excellent advice I really appreciate it. I feel that I now know what I need to focus on . Thanks.
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    E Commerce store success stories?

    Hi I was wondering if there were members on here who run their own successful e Commerce stores which have given you the ability to earn a living and have a good monthly and yearly turnover ? What have been your biggest challenges and what do you enjoy the most? Is there still scope for...
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    Advice needed on business

    Thanks Ian. I really want to make a go of this and hopefully be successful.
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    Advice needed on business

    Hi I'm wanting to start an online business initially on eBay and will be researching products and wholesalers. I'm wondering if any of you on this forum have or do make a living on eBay or an ecommerce store for that matter? I've been hearing negative things about eBay in amongst some positive...
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    A bit of advice

    Thanks I was wondering if people use dhgate or the UK trader magazine/site and if they are good for suppliers etc?
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    A bit of advice

    Sorry the thread got duplicated for some reason. Kindly can someone delete the other duplicate threads. Thanks.
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