Selling online is the perfect way to link the benefits of a traditional shop with the future of the internet.
This is probably one of the most effective ways of achieving additional income.
You can sell almost everything online. Start-up costs are almost zero, and the possibilities are endless:
Have you always dreamed of writing a book? You can publish electronically or in traditional printed form and sell it on Amazon.
You are keen on antiques? Find all over in your country or region, and sell them on your specialty shop eBay.
This is probably one of the most effective ways of achieving additional income.
You can sell almost everything online. Start-up costs are almost zero, and the possibilities are endless:
Have you always dreamed of writing a book? You can publish electronically or in traditional printed form and sell it on Amazon.
You are keen on antiques? Find all over in your country or region, and sell them on your specialty shop eBay.
Make your jams at home, label them, and open an online store.
Selling on the Internet is a worldwide success. Only in France and Belgium over half of consumers buying at least once a year on the Internet.
Many companies offer their services to help realize your dream of opening an internet shop.
Certainly eBay, Amazon and Etsy have your attention.
eBay
EBay is the largest online shop in the world.
It has over 100 million active users. Virtually anyone can buy and sell practically anything.
Since its founding in 1995, eBay brings together a passionate community of buyers and individual sellers and small businesses.
The success was overwhelming. In 2011 alone, the total value of property sold on eBay worldwide was 70 billion, that is to say, more than $ 2,100 every second.
eBay is the leader in online sales on the Belgian and French market. In Belgium they offer access to over 2 million users and up to 500,000 visitors a day.
In France, the number of unique visitors per month is 14 million.
By opening an eBay store not only you open a shop cheaply in Belgium or France but with the international network of over 25 websites Ebay you reach more than 200 million buyers worldwide.
You can offer your products at national, European or even global level.
No stores in the street can offer you as much and so little cost a store on eBay.
What is extraordinary in the system is that you are helped, advised, guided through the many online tutorials, using always present, enthusiasts community members.
You also have immediate access to the PayPal system (also owned by eBay) and ensures the smooth running of purchases and the customer and the seller.
Some eBay stores have become market tenors, and made their wealthy owners.
Find out how to start online sales on eBay here:
France: eBay France
Belgium: Belgium eBay
Canada: eBay Canada
Amazon
Amazon is the other "big" selling online.
Like eBay, the site offers the opportunity to sell your products online. The possibilities are still a bit smaller than on eBay, especially in categories of products it is possible to sell.
But they are unbeatable for "cultural" products.
Here also the site is convenient to visit and offers proven safety systems for both the customer and the vendor.
Your products can be sold on the five Amazon shopping sites in Europe.
You will find all necessary explanations and tutorials at: Sell on Amazon.
Etsy
Etsy is a great design articles handmade and vintage products online sales platform. The site has over 20 million members who can purchase more than 800,000 small independents.
Here you will find trendy paintings, vintage items exclusive, extraordinary jewelry and tons of clothing launched by the designers of tomorrow. Each designer to his own page on the site, so customers are buying online. The platform has expanded internationally with sites tailored to each country and each language.
You have the creative side? Etsy can become your virtual store. Nothing is as easy and cheap as running his own shop. This is ideal for designers, artists and small business who make handcrafted jewelry, clothing, accessories, furniture.
The site was created in 2005 by Rob Kalin, himself a carpenter, who wish to sell their work online, was not an adequate platform. Today the site has found its audience, selling more than 15 million items worldwide, and is even available in version iPhone and iPad.
Selling on Etsy is no membership fee. The site is paid for by a modest 3.5% commission on your sales.
Selling on the Internet is a worldwide success. Only in France and Belgium over half of consumers buying at least once a year on the Internet.
Many companies offer their services to help realize your dream of opening an internet shop.
Certainly eBay, Amazon and Etsy have your attention.
eBay
EBay is the largest online shop in the world.
It has over 100 million active users. Virtually anyone can buy and sell practically anything.
Since its founding in 1995, eBay brings together a passionate community of buyers and individual sellers and small businesses.
The success was overwhelming. In 2011 alone, the total value of property sold on eBay worldwide was 70 billion, that is to say, more than $ 2,100 every second.
eBay is the leader in online sales on the Belgian and French market. In Belgium they offer access to over 2 million users and up to 500,000 visitors a day.
In France, the number of unique visitors per month is 14 million.
By opening an eBay store not only you open a shop cheaply in Belgium or France but with the international network of over 25 websites Ebay you reach more than 200 million buyers worldwide.
You can offer your products at national, European or even global level.
No stores in the street can offer you as much and so little cost a store on eBay.
What is extraordinary in the system is that you are helped, advised, guided through the many online tutorials, using always present, enthusiasts community members.
You also have immediate access to the PayPal system (also owned by eBay) and ensures the smooth running of purchases and the customer and the seller.
Some eBay stores have become market tenors, and made their wealthy owners.
Find out how to start online sales on eBay here:
France: eBay France
Belgium: Belgium eBay
Canada: eBay Canada
Amazon
Amazon is the other "big" selling online.
Like eBay, the site offers the opportunity to sell your products online. The possibilities are still a bit smaller than on eBay, especially in categories of products it is possible to sell.
But they are unbeatable for "cultural" products.
Here also the site is convenient to visit and offers proven safety systems for both the customer and the vendor.
Your products can be sold on the five Amazon shopping sites in Europe.
You will find all necessary explanations and tutorials at: Sell on Amazon.
Etsy
Etsy is a great design articles handmade and vintage products online sales platform. The site has over 20 million members who can purchase more than 800,000 small independents.
Here you will find trendy paintings, vintage items exclusive, extraordinary jewelry and tons of clothing launched by the designers of tomorrow. Each designer to his own page on the site, so customers are buying online. The platform has expanded internationally with sites tailored to each country and each language.
You have the creative side? Etsy can become your virtual store. Nothing is as easy and cheap as running his own shop. This is ideal for designers, artists and small business who make handcrafted jewelry, clothing, accessories, furniture.
The site was created in 2005 by Rob Kalin, himself a carpenter, who wish to sell their work online, was not an adequate platform. Today the site has found its audience, selling more than 15 million items worldwide, and is even available in version iPhone and iPad.
Selling on Etsy is no membership fee. The site is paid for by a modest 3.5% commission on your sales.