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Five Tips to Boost Slow-Moving Listings

Posted on August 4, 2019 in Business Operations, Seller Growth
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It’s happened to almost every seller- there’s one piece of inventory you just can’t seem to move. You list it, you list a second time, but it still comes back unsold. There are a bunch of different culprits for why this could be happening, such as: Too much competition for that type of product Item is priced too high Not enough information to entice buyers, such as weak descriptions or too few photos Customers can’t find your listing So, what […]

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How Your Family Can Help Your Reselling Business

Posted on June 5, 2019 in Business Operations, Reselling Basics
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Need help unboxing and organizing inventory? How about a family activity for weekends and holiday breaks? Consider making reselling a family affair! From children to parents to spouses, there’s a part of the process that everyone can help with. If your family is ready to get involved, but aren’t sure where to start, here are a few easy ways to get them in on the fun.   Sourcing Inventory Whether you’ve found your niche or are testing out different categories […]

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How To Manage Listings While You’re on Vacation

Posted on May 13, 2019 in Business Operations, Seller Growth
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Summer is fast approaching, which means vacation season is almost here! But, is the thought of leaving your online store unmanned ruining potential plans? Well, it shouldn’t! Read along to learn some easy ways to manage listings while still enjoying fun in the sun. 1. Take Advantage of Vacation Mode Both eBay and Amazon make it easy for sellers to notify their customers about vacation dates. On eBay, turn on Vacation Mode by navigating to the Change Settings section of […]

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How and Why To Submit A Resale Certificate to BULQ

Posted on May 8, 2019 in Business Operations
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Did you know? If you don’t have a resale certificate on file with BULQ, you may be required to pay sales tax on future BULQ transactions. That potential burden for you business can add up! How to Submit Your Resale Certificate In order to be exempt from sales tax moving forward, simply email your valid resale certificate to our Customer Care Team at help@bulq.com. Both electronic copies and photos/images of paper copies are accepted. Please allow one business day for […]

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The Online Seller’s Guide to Resale Certificates

Posted on March 31, 2019 in Business Operations, Reselling Basics
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In this post, hear from our guest author, Jennifer Clark, Content Marketing Manager at TaxJar, as she explains what resellers need to know about resale certificates. As an online seller, you have to source your products from somewhere. And unless you create your products fully formed from materials you already have on hand, chances are you either buy products for resale, or component parts of products to resell.   As a retailer, you can avoid paying sales tax on items […]

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5 Tips for Selling Clothes on eBay

Posted on March 4, 2019 in Business Operations
Tips for selling clothes on eBay like a pro!

Clothing, Shoes & Accessories is a hugely popular category for eBay sellers. With fashion as the highest revenue generating e-commerce vertical, it’s no wonder resellers are trying to catch the eyes of style-minded shoppers, especially since these buyers are twice as likely to purchase items in used condition. But, successfully selling clothes on eBay requires knowledge of how to merchandise items that will both attract and convert buyers. Although potentially a big money-maker, this opportunity comes a lot of competition, so […]

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Bookkeeping and Tax Prep: What Resellers Need to Know

Posted on December 13, 2018 in Business Operations
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Accounting and tax professionals who work at small business bookkeeping offices across the country can all agree on one thing: if businesses are to succeed, business owners must know their numbers. It doesn’t matter how big or how small a company is, or how long they’ve been in business, they need to know the true financial state of their business. For many new resellers, the thought of tracking financial data, such as the cost of goods sold, sales tax, and […]

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4 Tips for Selling Health and Beauty Like a Pro

Posted on April 25, 2018 in Business Operations
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Now more than ever, consumers are shopping online for their health and beauty needs. Especially with the popularity of social influencers and beauty bloggers, buyers are increasingly aware of trends and top products, and expect sellers to source accordingly. Although the industry is constantly evolving, there are a number of ways to stay ahead of trends and capture the online market. Check out these four health and beauty tips to help you stand out from the competition. 1. Optimize Your […]

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3 Tax Myths about Tax Preparation for Resellers

Posted on March 21, 2018 in Business Operations
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Yep, it’s that time of year again – time to file our federal and state tax returns. W-2’s are out and receipts are in. Banks and other financial entities are sending us their year-end reports, and tax preparers across the U.S. are braced for long hours over the next three months to meet the demands of the tax filing season. With so many requirements for self-employed individuals, resellers often turn to other resellers, or to social media groups and forums, […]

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Tax Preparation Do’s and Don’ts for Independent Sellers

Posted on March 2, 2018 in Business Operations
Tax preparation do's and don'ts for independent sellers

If you’re an independent seller or an online reseller, you know taxes are not just a menace that come around once a year, but a chore that needs to be maintained all throughout your selling career. So, what does tax preparation for independent sellers involve? For some, it’s all part of a day’s work, and they’re prepared to take on the task. They have bookkeeping systems in place and have talked to tax professionals who have set them on the […]

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