Comments on: Are You Stuck In A Mental Rut With Your Small Business? Learn How We Got Out

By: Tyrone

Tyrone — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:29:25 +0000

Thanks for your words of inspiration – it puts a new spin on the direction of my business site.

By: J.H. Thompson

J.H. Thompson — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:15:44 +0000

After years of listening to classical music I discovered that my favourite period is the late 19th century with composers like Gustav Mahler, Richard Strauss, Richard Wagner and Vaughan Williams.

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Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:57:06 +0000

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By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:38:09 +0000

Hi Greg,

Thanks for the kind words. I hope you find the time to stop on back!

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:03:21 +0000

This is a great encouragement to all of us who are looking to start small businesses in the future. We all hope for an “overnight success” but reality is that perseverance and hard work is what will pay off. Thanks for sharing that you had to push through the tough start up period until you found some traction.

Thanks, this is a great site.

By: Michele

Michele — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:20:44 +0000

Your story is very inspiring, Steve. I gave it a stumble so others can be inspired, too!

*smiles*
Michele

By: PennySeeds.com

PennySeeds.com — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:50:53 +0000

I did the ‘research those who are already successful’ deal when I started selling stuff on ebay a good few years ago. They have a nifty feature that might even help those who do not sell on ebay, but do on their own site.

It’s called ’search completed listings’. I purchased collectible cards from people used, and then would sell them for a mark up. Before I purchased anything I looked through the completed listings to see who much I could potentially make from that item, how many other people were selling it, what key words they used, selling formats, starting prices, and even what time of day they started the auction or how long it lasted.

It helped me dramatically to increase profits on auctions! If you’re interested in seeing the popularity for a particular item on your web store it might be good to give a search there too. Ebay listings always pop up on the first page for anything I search for to buy, and you will be competing with those sellers! : )

Great post.

By: Ruben Cordero

Ruben Cordero — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:18:15 +0000

Hi Steve,
Thanks for the words of inspiration. I’m glad you and your wife like our product. I look forward to more of you articles.
Thanks!

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:14:31 +0000

Hi Toma,

I’m so glad that you finally decided to comment! Believe it or not, every now and then I get stuck in a rut with this blog. Your comment just made my day!

I’m so happy that some of the material on this website has helped you out with your online store. It’s people like you that provide me with the motivation to write . Thank you for your kind words!

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:11:10 +0000

Hey Ruben,

So my wife and I just went to your site and we both think that you are onto something big! Your shoe decorating kits are an excellent idea. Remember those little custom charms for crocs? The person that invented those made millions and your product reminded me of that. Best of luck with your business!