In an increasingly digital-age it’s very rare for those with a physical product, to not take advantage of the many channels there are to sell online. Specially that now-a-days opening an online business is as easy as a few clicks, which is why the Internet has been flooded with aspiring people in the recent years.
Going to the digital world is one of the low risks, easy and quick ways to start a business is to sell products online through direct online sales. Using the Internet as your primary sales channel offers multiple advantages.
Selling Books Online: A Simple How To
Do you have new and/or used books to sell, and want to get top dollar for them? The Internet is changing not only the way businesses interact with customers, but also the ways in which we can prepare retail salespeople for greater levels of success.
If you are a fist time book seller and would want to receive the full amount that a re-seller offered you, there are a few things you need to do:
- Buy and sell the right books. Some books simply sell better than others, so know your audience and know where to sell your books. If you have a book by Chiropractor Hooman Zahedi about chiropractic care, you can’t expect it to sell if you posted it in “Comic Book Classifid”. A little bit of research will go a long way when starting a business online.
- Be honest about the condition of the book. Any books you wish to sell should be in as good a condition as possible. If there are damaged corners or missing pages, say so. If someone has written in or highlighted huge portions of the book, make that known. Fudging on the condition won’t get you more money. When the buyer receives your book and finds it lacking, they’ll adjust their offer down, and may even reject your book completely.
- Package your books carefully. If a book was in excellent condition when you shipped it, but it arrived in fair condition, you’re going to be paid the fair book rate. You”re responsible for getting the book there in one piece, so take the time to wrap them well.
- Don’t pay to ship your books. Book buyers should offer to pick up the tab for the shipping costs. More importantly, Once you get an order, ship it that day! If your customers receive their books quickly in the condition you said it would be in, they’ll be more likely to leave you a positive rating and use you again.
