A lot of people are drawn to sell used books because of the freedom it provides. You get to be your own boss, set your own hours and do business the way you see fit. However, the fact that there is no one to impose rules on you doesn’t mean that there are no rules [...]
Once again I want to apologize for the delays and technical issues, and state of the blog in general over the past week or so. It’s been crazy around here, and I appreciate your patience. I’ve actually got a post for you today, just a quick one to let you know I haven’t completely abandoned [...]
I’ve warned you about selling on Amazon, and how important knowing the rules is. Nothing brings that point into sharp relief quite like getting a notice from Amazon that you are in violation of their policies. That’s exactly what happened to me recently. Failing to comply with Amazon’s policies can mean serious penalties up to [...]
As booksellers, most of us use Amazon as a primary (or at least major) channel for selling our books. I’ve talked before about the issue of Amazon and taxes. Amazon’s polices make very clear their dedication to not collecting sales tax for you. I’ve also warned you about taking on Amazon. Amazon is an 800 [...]
Selling books online these days means knowing how to sell on Amazon. I’d estimate they’ve got about 70% share of the market for online used book selling. If you want to give yourself the best chance for success, you need to know the ins and outs of the different marketplaces, especially Amazon. A lot of [...]
**DISCLAIMER** The following is based on my own experience, yours may vary. I am not claiming to provide professional financial advice, legal advice, or tax advice. Find out for yourself what the laws are where you live, and consult a professional before making important decisions. Sales tax can be a sticky subject in the world [...]
Selling books on Amazon is just about mandatory for anyone wanting to get into online bookselling these days. You can make a lot of money there if you’re smart and you follow the rules. Amazon is in business to make money, and if allowing you to make some money along the way benefits their bottom [...]
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