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• Bloodthirsty for Love
  There are literary thousands of books written about vampires and hundreds of movies made about them.
  Published 05Nov2009, viewed 11 times

• International Sellers Selling on South African Online Marketplaces
  Many international sellers that have had success selling on other online marketplaces such have found selling on South African equivalents to be very lucrative
  Published 05Nov2009, viewed 9 times

• The Evolution of Broadband in South Africa
  Internet access in South Africa has been expensive and characterised by slow satellite connections. All this promised to change with the entry of Seacom, the company that dared to lay an undersea fibre-optic telecommunications cable with the aim of bringing Africans their best broadband experience ever!
  Published 05Nov2009, viewed 12 times

• Gaming: Review of FIFA 10 and Halo 3: ODST
  The last quarter has brought some much-awaited gaming releases including FIFA 10 and Halo 3: ODST.
  Published 05Nov2009, viewed 13 times

• Tips for Buying the Best Business Cell Phone
  Gone are the days when a cell phone was just about mobile communication. What smart people use these days is the smart phone! And there seem to be quite a few in the market, with each one outdoing the last model.
  Published 05Nov2009, viewed 14 times

• Planning and Booking a Holiday Cruise from South Africa
  A cruise holiday offers distinct advantages over traditional forms of travel, and allows you to avoid all the stress and hassle of planning a memorable vacation.
  Published 05Nov2009, viewed 29 times

• All You Need to Know About Buying Vitamin and Mineral Supplements
  Few people today bother to make themselves a nutritious meal. Add to this the fact that there are fewer food items available today that naturally supply us with all the vital vitamins and minerals, and you'll realise why it's time we took notice.
  Published 05Nov2009, viewed 16 times

• Buying the Essential Tools for Starting Your Gardening Hobby
  If you've been seriously considering a new hobby that will keep you engaged and involved, gardening is definitely it
  Published 05Nov2009, viewed 11 times

• Compare the Pros and Cons of Buying an Apple vs. a PC
  Users of each interface often extol the virtues of one by completely overlooking the advantages of the other. But the truth is that both the Mac and the PC are pioneers in their own right. Before deciding which one is suitable for you, examine your requirements.
  Published 05Nov2009, viewed 12 times

• Video Games: Good or Bad for You?
  Parents' concerns about video games are not limited to potentially unsuitable content. Many worry about the amount of time their kids spend in front of the screen and the physical effects of an inactive lifestyle. However, carefully selected video games, consumed in reasonable quantity, can be beneficial.
  Published 19Oct2009, viewed 81 times

• Wave to fast-forward
  Gesture based interfaces are already among us, and some expect to see this technology make inroads into mainstream consumer electronics markets by 2012.
  Published 23Oct2009, viewed 73 times

• Selling online changed the lives of our family
  How one South African family made a success of making a living from selling on a local consumer-to-consumer online marketplace.
  Published 23Oct2009, viewed 26 times

• Buying clothes on online marketplaces
  Excellent bargains can be found on consumer-to-consumer online marketplaces, both on fixed price items and auctions.
  Published 16Oct2009, viewed 25 times

• How to stretch your budget shopping online
  You can almost always get most things, used or new, cheaper on consumer-to-consumer marketplaces than at a regular retail store
  Published 20Sep2009, viewed 269 times

• Four habits of online sellers to avoid
  Four real-life examples of what NOT to do in order to be a good seller on an online marketplace.
  Published 16Sep2009, viewed 170 times

• The Irresistible Call of Cell Phones
  Millions of people around the world use cell phones. No wonder. Cell phones are arguably one of the most useful gadgets ever placed into our hands.
  Published 14Sep2009, viewed 105 times

• Making money online
  Exercise utmost caution when you come upon offers that promise the most money in the shortest period of time with the least effort.
  Published 12Sep2009, viewed 355 times

• The value of antiques and collectibles
  The antiques and collectibles category is among the most popular on online auction sites. However, the field of antiques and collectibles by evades rigid definitions and classifications. It is even difficult to answer the basic question: what exactly is an antique, and what is a collectible?
  Published 17Aug2009, viewed 212 times

• Selling online: Auction or fixed price?
  Sellers on consumer-to-consumer online marketplaces often have a difficult time deciding whether to sell their goods at a fixed price or to put them on auction.
  Published 14Aug2009, viewed 145 times

• Online marketplaces are good for your business
  Consumer-to-consumer online auction sites and marketplaces are a good way to earn extra cash or start a business.
  Published 10Aug2009, viewed 402 times

• The importance of keeping your computer clean
  Regular cleaning will help your computer run smoothly and prologue its life span
  Published 05Aug2009, viewed 210 times

• Selling handmade items: what to charge
  Getting the price for your hand-made items right is not easy. The best way to find your way around is through research.
  Published 22Jul2009, viewed 136 times

• Guidelines for selling on online auction sites
  Selling on an online auction site offers great flexibility. You work when you want to. You may sell from time to time, part time or full time. Your time-table is up to you. You can work in the middle of the night or during the day. You can sell the items lying around your house, or you can sell items you bought for re-sale.
  Published 16Jul2009, viewed 224 times

• Buy on online marketplaces to beat recession
  Shoppers appreciate the fact that online marketplaces is where they can find everyday items at bargain prices - and perhaps also a "luxury" or two.
  Published 11Jul2009, viewed 102 times

• The basics of online marketplaces
  Everyone with a computer and internet connection can become a seller or a buyer on an online auction site and marketplace.
  Published 08Jul2009, viewed 226 times

• Selling eBooks online
  After being retrenched in 2004 and with only R500 of available capital, Francois Visser found his niche: selling eBooks on a South African online marketplace. The initial phenomenal sales decreased in proportion with the appearance of competitors, and today Francois relies on good customer service and excellent ratings for his extra income from eBooks. This is his story.
  Published 22Jun2009, viewed 130 times

• Your customer's voice
  One of the pet peeves buyers have are the sellers who do not put telephone number in their profile. Buyers would like to be able to call the seller, especially if it is a first-time transaction between the two.
  Published 15Jun2009, viewed 88 times

• Flip your photos the right way
  A decent image is the best sales pitch you can make for your item when selling on an online marketplace.
  Published 11Jun2009, viewed 121 times

• Credit crunch and online business
  The online marketplace business model, where consumers transact directly with other consumers, to some extent thrives in a recession environment. In difficult economic times, people will be more than ever looking for bargains and will come to online marketplace. The new sellers will come too, looking to sell whatever it is they can sell. And on online marketplace, sellers very quickly become buyers.
  Published 08Jun2009, viewed 78 times

• Ground rules of buying on online auction sites
  Consumer-to-consumer marketplaces are great for bargains and hard to find items. If you want the rewards, you have to do a bit of homework to ensure that your shopping experience is a pleasant one.
  Published 23May2009, viewed 113 times

• Novice seller - any buyers?
  The buyers on consumer-to-consumer auction sites and market places are constantly advised to check the sellers' ratings. Does that mean that buyers are discouraged from doing business with brand-new sellers?
  Published 17May2009, viewed 108 times

• Make your listings sell for you
  When you sell on an online auction site and marketplace, your listing - the title, description and image - is your sales person. You need to consider carefully each element of your listing in order to make a good and compelling sales pitch.
  Published 14May2009, viewed 117 times

• You too can sell online
  Perhaps you do not have anything to sell right now. Or you may think so. Practically all of us have accumulated items we do not need, but do not want to throw away.
  Published 08May2009, viewed 151 times

• The stay-at-home mom and online business
  The important factor for many stay-at-home moms is not only to pay the bills, but also to be there for their family. Selling on consumer-to-consumer marketplaces allows them to put their family first by arranging their work around the needs of the family.
  Published 23Apr2009, viewed 158 times

• Selling online: six case studies
  Consumer-to-consumer trading platforms are usually associated with selling tangible products. However, there are more ways to earn additional or even primary income there. We examine six case studies that demonstrate how a writer, an entrepreneur, a guest house owner, a masseuse, a restaurant owner and an artist can earn income by selling on online marketplaces.
  Published 21Apr2009, viewed 109 times

• The power of image
  Images are the single most important selling pitch that can be made online
  Published 13Apr2009, viewed 105 times

• Best advice from seasoned sellers
  Seven tips for successful selling on an online auction site and marketplace
  Published 08Apr2009, viewed 89 times

• Handling the sale and beyond
  Selling on an auction website and marketplace is a perfect way to earn some additional cash, or even a steady stream of income. Though the process of registering and selling on consumer-to-consumer trading websites is relatively easy and straightforward, there are steps that you should follow after uploading your item in order to ensure a satisfactory sales process.
  Published 03Apr2009, viewed 114 times

• Building a nursery online
  Parents looking to buy comfortable and convenient baby gear that doesn't break the budget should look outside of the retail store. The place to turn to are online auction sites and marketplaces, where individuals trade with other individuals.
  Published 26Mar2009, viewed 117 times

• Enhance your listings
  Sellers on online auction sites and marketplaces would do well to consider enhancing their listings, because this leads to a better conversion rate.
  Published 19Mar2009, viewed 80 times

• Of laptops, notebooks and netbooks
  Some say that netbooks are the wave of the future, being small, light, easy to carry - and affordable.
  Published 13Mar2009, viewed 110 times

• Sell sewing or knitting online
  Handmade creations - knitted, crocheted or sewn - can be a valuable source of extra income
  Published 05Mar2009, viewed 109 times

• Stamps for kings and kids
  Stamp collecting is one of the most popular hobbies practiced all around the world, in all sections of society
  Published 26Feb2009, viewed 101 times

• Import to re-sell online
  Importing products for re-sale from Far East countries and other so-called emerging markets can be a very lucrative venture.
  Published 20Feb2009, viewed 288 times

• Make money selling eBooks
  When you are selling eBooks, you are basically selling the same computer file over and over again. That means that an information product can have zero costs and you can make an infinite number of copies. Even if each individual eBook sells at a very low price, you can still make a sizeable profit if your information is valuable and you sell a lot of copies.
  Published 14Feb2009, viewed 110 times

• Dare to dream
  There is nothing as inspirationsl as the experience of a real person. If you are dreaming about earning extra cash or even achieving financial independence by selling on an online auction site and marketplace, read this true-life story about how one South African grew from a clueless Internet user to a successful online seller who makes sure to know everything there it to know about the products he sells.
  Published 09Feb2009, viewed 140 times

• Bundle them up
  Bundling products is a technique that very few sellers take the time or thought to perfect. Yet, when done properly, it can increase your sales.
  Published 02Feb2009, viewed 141 times

• Dos and Don'ts on Internet Security
  There is no reason why you should be afraid of transacting online. However, you should be vigilant and make security a priority. In doing so, you will eliminate the threats of cyber crime and enjoy a safe online environment.
  Published 21Jan2009, viewed 144 times

• Grey market or free market?
  The grey market refers to the flow of goods through distribution channels other than those authorised or intended by the manufacturer or producer.
  Published 16Jan2009, viewed 104 times

• Buying and selling antiques and collectibles online
  In the past, the antiques and collectibles world used to be confined to regional or, at best, national venues and fairs. The Internet has changed that. It has provided a global market place, connecting distant buyers and sellers.
  Published 23Dec2008, viewed 116 times

• A tale of two buyers
  It is a good idea to remind ourselves occasionally of the "dos" of online shopping on consumer-to-consumer auction sites
  Published 23Dec2008, viewed 117 times

• Audio Books Save the Day
  Audio books are usually associated with children's stories or with learning languages. They do come in useful when you want to keep a toddler quiet for a few minutes. They are irreplaceable when you need to bend your tongue around the vowels and consonants of a foreign language. However, there are more ways that audio books can come in useful. They can be an excellent media for conveying works of fiction too.
  Published 17Dec2008, viewed 114 times

• Sell Online to Ease the Cash Crunch
  Anyone who owns a computer with internet connection can sell online from the comfort of their home, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  Published 04Dec2008, viewed 192 times

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