Harnessing eBay's traffic – whether you are a seller or not

There is no getting around it…
eBay is one of the most visited sites in the world. And, these aren’t just visitors… these are people looking to BUY something. It makes sense to me that every business owner consider eBay for qualified leads… even if they are not an eBay seller!

Ebay has a little known secret… classified ads. These are not auction listings… and actually have a different set of rules that apply to them. The cool thing is that these classified ads show up in search results RIGHT ALONG SIDE auction listings! AND… you can include an email address and phone number in your ad.

Think about how much you are willing to spend on advertising… What would you pay for a banner on a top website advertising your site or services? Now, consider the amount of traffic that website gets for the price.

Right now, eBay only charges $9.95 a MONTH for a classified ad… if you place the ad strategically (use solid keywords, etc.), for under $10 you will have access to massive amounts of traffic – AND – this isn’t just any traffic… these are qualified leads! People looking to BUY!

Learn more about classified ads here: http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/f-ad.html

Finding Balance As A WAHM

Work at home moms face challenges that are very unique. The decision to work outside the home or stay with your children is difficult, with each option having advantages and disadvantages. If you stay home you may lose income and you will lose interaction with fellow employees, and if you work outside the home you live with separation from your children and pay caregiver expenses. Many women are choosing to work at home and finding the right opportunity is the first step in finding success as a work at home mom.

You could use the knowledge and skills you have and become a consultant, develop a career in design or writing, telecommute to a job, or start a home-based business. The opportunities are endless.

It can be difficult for a work at home mom to balance home, family, and career. Even if you are not a parent it is hard to find time for a personal life when you operate a home-based business. It is very easy to become consumed by your work when you work from home and it can be a challenge to find time for yourself and your family.

To successfully balance a home and career you must create a work schedule. Decide what hours will be set aside for work and try hard to stick to that time-frame. It very beneficial to create a boundary between work and home. Setting a work schedule will give you a routine to follow.

To give yourself the opportunity to socialize and meet new people, try geting involved with community or other volunteer activities. If you do not get out of the house regularly you may begin to resent your work and your family obligations.

During your workday, take short breaks to get up and move around. A simple stretching routine or a short walk will do wonders for your outlook. It will be necessary for you to deliberately schedule time for personal activities such as reading, picnics, or exercise.

By adding these activities and free time to your schedule you will ensure that you get some much needed “mommy” time and that your family spends quality time together. You will find that if your leisure and family time suffer too much, your relationships will suffer as well. Make time for the fun things and times shared with children and family.

If you implement these ideas into your life as a work at home mom, you will be better able to achieve balance between work and your home life.

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