But it does not exclude the possibility of making some money on the sale of unnecessary things. Why not?! Things you don't need may be useful to someone else. Today on my Life Optimization Blog, I will share tips to help you sell your unwanted items online.
Selling old and unnecessary things via the Internet: my experience
I have been selling unwanted items for about 4 years, during which time I have earned about $ 1,200 selling them. I started with unnecessary books (recently told). But all the other things began to sell just a year ago.
I consider what I have earned as a small and easy increase in salary, considering that to receive this money, all it took was to spend half a day once to photograph everything I had, + about 2-3 hours every month to update ads and delete already irrelevant (things that are sold).
I hardly spend time meeting with buyers - I make an appointment at the place where I will be myself, or I indicate in the ad that I can pick up the item from my house. Sometimes I send something by mail, wasting time: but after several hours of work at the computer, walking for 10 minutes to the post office in the fresh air is a real pleasure)
And what unnecessary was sold during this time? Old carpets, clothes, jewelry, hobbies, books, gadgets like earphones, and odds and ends like belts, a thermos bottle, and spare parts from an old laptop. I don’t consider it work, but rather entertainment and the ability to switch to something other than work itself.
And yes - I believe that things need to look for new owners: after all, for each item someone's time and energy, materials have already been spent - and it's a pity if all this is wasted! Well, money is such a nice bonus from decluttering))) (By the way, you can read about that)
1. Find the right site. There are many places where you can sell unnecessary things via the Internet. In Belarus, I place ads on kufar.by or ay.by. In Russia, there is meshok.ru, avito.ru, eBay.com, Irr.ru. You can advertise on social media. networks in groups like "I'll sell cheap" or "Flea market": there are such in almost every city (and if not, then perhaps you are just the person who will create it?).
2. Be sure to take a photo - and it must be of high quality. No, of course, you don't need to photoshop or photograph the item, but it should be clearly visible. Do not be too lazy to add several photos of the thing from different angles, and show the labels on clothes, stickers with the model number and series on equipment, and show the expiration date on cosmetics close-up.
3. Specify the maximum information: dimensions, degree of wear, defects, etc.
4. Clear heading. I do not advise you to come up with very original artistic headlines that do not reflect the essence of the ad. The main requirement is that it is clear WHAT you are selling. But at the same time, it is desirable to stand out a little from the crowd.
5. Answers to questions. Usually, notifications about new comments or questions are sent to the mail, if not, regularly review your ad and answer questions. potential buyers.
6. Don't place all your hopes on the sale of unnecessary things. If you are left completely without a livelihood, I do not advise you to rely on selling unnecessary things as a quick and guaranteed way to earn money. It is rather accompanying, because many things can be sold for weeks, or even months!
What can be sold from unnecessary things?
I bet, reading this article, you have already remembered the immortal words of Uncle Fyodor from Prostokvashino:
But I assure you: our house is a real accumulation of things that can be sold (you can read more about this in the instruction article ""). You can also make money on unnecessary things. Here's what you can sell:
— Cell phones and their spare parts
- laptops and computers and their spare parts (for spare parts it often turns out to be more profitable to sell than the entire computer as a whole)
- cloth
- all kinds of children's things (from clothes to baths, books and toys)
- decorations
- appliances and furniture - even if they are old, there will definitely be buyers: students in rented housing, someone will buy for a summer residence, etc.
Post ads. And believe me: every day, the sites I mentioned sell a lot of the strangest things!
You can not only sell extra things, but simply give them away: read my article on the Cozy House website, where I tell you where you can put unnecessary things after decluttering
Selling old things online: what else is worth remembering?
You will almost certainly be asked for a discount)). Get ready - decide what you will answer so that the question does not confuse you and you rashly drop half the cost. Decide in advance how much you can throw off. If you want to sell things you don't need faster, tell the customer that you're willing to drop some if they take multiple items.
Specify the real price. Purchases from hands are valued because you can really save on them. Therefore, if you put the store price on the item being sold, then it will remain with you. I usually do this: I look at what prices are already on this site, and then I set the price by 5-10% less.
Decide who pays for shipping. Small things are often asked to be sent to another city. First, decide whether you will contact this (if yes, then I advise you to do it on a prepaid basis: that is, first the person pays for the goods + shipping, and then you send) and who pays for the shipping. A common option offered by buyers is to split the shipping cost in half between the seller and the buyer.
Understand: what about delivery? If you are selling unwanted furniture, appliances, carpets, or other large items, shipping may be an issue. In this case, I indicate "self-delivery" - i.e. The buyer decides the issue of exporting the purchase himself.
If you made an appointment, ask the buyer to bring money without change.
And finally: remember that each type of goods (clothes, appliances, furniture ...) requires knowledge of some nuances when selling. Read about. Do you have experience selling unwanted items online?
Very often people are faced with a situation where there are too many old things. As a rule, these things are already unnecessary. Accordingly, the idea arises of selling them, because they are still not needed, but they will be useful to someone, plus you can get money. IN modern world there are even specialized stores and websites where anyone can both sell their things and buy something at a very low price. But, few people think about the question: Is it possible to sell personal items? We will try to understand this issue further.
Energy of things
Indeed, any thing that we use or wear absorbs our energy, our thoughts, our good or negative mood. So when we give away something, we give away a part of ourselves. Surely everyone has a talisman or a thing that brings good luck or once brought, also everyone has something that is associated with bad memories. It’s good when you want to give away a “good” thing, thereby sharing positive karma with others, but what if the thing is saturated with negativity and will only harm the other person? Each thing keeps its history and is charged with its own energy. When buying something someone else's, we try on this energy for ourselves, completely unconsciously we think about the owner, thereby tuning in to his wave. In general, buying old things carries a huge risk: on the one hand, this thing can turn out to be a real talisman of good luck, and on the other hand, a source of trouble and misfortune.
Keep or sell?
Knowing about the power of things, you should think a hundred times before getting rid of it. If you feel that you want to get rid of things and get something new in return, then you can safely sell. The main thing is the ability to say goodbye. For example, take an unnecessary thing that you want to sell, close your eyes and remember how you got it, what connects you with it, feel it. Imagine how you make a ball out of memories, and then mentally pierce it, so you will rid the thing of your energy. After such a ritual, you can sell a thing without worrying about the consequences.
But, there are also things that we don’t seem to need, but are so expensive that we just feel sorry for giving them away. In this case, it is better to leave it to yourself, because it is on it that a part of us is deposited most of all. Things that we literally wear to holes remain connected to us forever. Therefore, if you decide to get rid of the "old friend", then it is better to burn him, breaking the whole connection.
Remember that you can not give away the thing that you feel sorry for. It will take a part of you, your energy and memories, and if you regret for a long period of time, then your energy will only go away. Of course, such a sale is not worth the effort.
Well, if you decide to do good deeds, and, for example, donate a thing to the poor or to the church, you must understand that, first of all, this is a gesture of a generous person who gives without demanding anything in return. If you are guided by selfish thoughts, even a good deed can do harm. Only pure intentions can give you something new and bright. Give with a pure heart.
What is the risk in accepting other people's things?
Everyone is on their guard, taking other people's things, hoarfrost in vain, they are fraught with a lot of risk. For starters, you can't be sure who owned the item if, for example, you buy it in a second-hand store. A person may not wish harm to anyone, but the thing is still saturated with his energy, negative or positive. The consequences can be serious, from the slightest trouble to a threat to life.
You can't wear things. And the point is not at all in their death, but in the fact that by wearing such things, we will remember the deceased and aggravate ourselves, this thing will cause a certain fear, which will then develop into negative energy.
Many doctors have proven that it is better to refrain from buying things that have not undergone special chemical cleaning. Since the carrier could carry various skin diseases, hepatitis. This is very dangerous to health and can pose a real threat. You should not buy someone else's shoes, since each person's foot has its own characteristics, such shoes will be uncomfortable.
Think before you buy things in second-hand, remember about the threat that they can cause you, because there are many cases when absolutely healthy people after buying such things.
Second hand
These "special" shops or spontaneous markets have always been popular, and have been a point of contact for many disputes. On the one hand, you can buy a high-quality, fashionable and unique thing at a completely meager price, but on the other hand, we cannot know who owned this thing before. This is always a big risk, as a perfectly cute and harmless blouse can cause damage, attract bad luck and make you feel worse. And many simply disdain to buy clothes in second-hand stores. Here opinions are absolutely contradictory. One thing can be said, there is nothing shameful in such purchases, but you should also remember about the power of things and elementary processing. No one wants to harm themselves and increase the risk of contracting any dangerous disease.
- Mirrors. They are the guardians of souls, they are able to remember the images of everyone, those who have ever looked into them. Therefore, one should not sell them, incurring failures.
- Favourite things. Don't sell what you'll regret later The best way get rid of - send such things to charity.
- "Dead" things. All things that are somehow associated with dead energy: inanimate flowers, stuffed animals, feathers, shells, should not be sold so as not to lose your energy and your vitality.
- Photos. If you have a photo that you do not like, it is better to burn it, and in no case sell it, as you can jinx yourself.
- Broken clock. This is a very bad sign, do not bring trouble on yourself, broken watches always promised misfortune.
Thus, we can say that selling your own things is always a huge risk, do not be afraid to part with unnecessary things, but remember how to do it right. Be careful when buying other people's things, do not tempt fate and then luck will follow you.
I think that now there is no such girl in Ukraine who does not know about the existence of a huge trading platform eBay. You can find everything here: from antique jewelry and rare vintage items to an unsuitable skirt from the latest Zara collections.
The best auction sellers know well how not to get lost among hundreds of thousands of other ads, how to present their item so that they want to buy it. And these tips can be adapted for those who want to. And whether you want to quickly and inexpensively add things from your own closet or promote your own mini-store, it makes sense to listen to these simple rules. To the advice of the pros, we added some more information from ourselves.
How to sell things online - 5 rules
1) Photos, photos and more photos
Photos are very important. Use the power of photography to its fullest. After all, it is from the photo that the first impression of your thing is formed, according to them the buyer decides whether it is worth spending time on considering your offer. Take clear, high-quality photos.
Take photos from different angles, show the thing as much as possible, the texture of the fabric, important details and defects. Do not forget that it is you who chooses which photo will be the main one, it should be placed in the first place. Shafa allows you to upload up to five photos for each product. When adding an item to Shafu, just drag and drop best photo in first place. Choose the most "talking" image that stops the eye. You have a chance to stand out in the general gallery of other ads.
2) Write as much as possible detailed description
There is a great temptation to limit yourself to simple and dry - size and price in one sentence. Not worth it! Make a detailed description. Put yourself in the place of the buyer, so you want to know about the thing? and the detailed state of the state is the bare minimum. Add something expressive, eye-catching. Tell us how long ago you bought this item and where. Especially if they brought it from abroad or ordered it in a foreign online store. Explain why you still decided to part with the thing - a respectful reason(the size didn’t fit, the thing didn’t fit “in style” and just got bored in your closet) will always arouse sympathy.
Detailed yet non-formal descriptions sell better with descriptions. Trust us, we know)
3) Reply to messages as quickly as possible
A potential buyer is interested in your item and you receive a message with a question. Try to reply to messages as quickly as possible. When registering in any sales service, carefully indicate your mail, there you will receive notifications from the service (this is how it is arranged in us in Shafe). Set up appropriate alerts on your mobile phone. The faster you respond, the more likely it is that the buyer will not go in search of another thing.
If several people write to you on one thing and you have already agreed with someone, still do not forget to answer the rest. Firstly, the first comer can change his mind. Secondly, no one canceled elementary politeness. Having met a polite and attentive seller, the buyer may well add your profile to the "favorites" and become interested in your other things.
4) Negotiate with buyers
Do not refuse buyers additional information! Take additional measurements, send additional photos to the buyer if requested. The buyer can be understood, buying clothes via the Internet is not always an easy task, especially for those who do it for the first time.
Carefully discuss the terms of payment and delivery. If you live in the same city, offer a meeting place where the buyer can calmly and carefully examine the thing and try it on if necessary.
Write in your profile the scheme of payment and delivery for buyers from other cities. Discuss all the conditions in advance, offer options for returning the item if it does not fit - especially if the item is not cheap.
5) Be extremely honest
Be 100% honest. Each potential thing can meet its buyer, especially if it has an adequate price. Even if this thing has a small defect. Don't try to sell a used item as new. new thing- only the one that was tried on in a store or at home and that's it.
If the item has been worn only a few times and there are no signs of wear, then its condition can be described as “perfect”. If it was actively worn, but did not lose in quality, the condition is “good”. And if a thing has small defects do not think that “it will do” - write to the buyer, show close-up photos of the defect.
Adequate price is also part of your honesty. Study the price offer in the category of similar things and try to adequately evaluate your offer. If you bought a dress five years ago and have never worn it, don't put a price on it that you can buy a fashion item in this season's sale.
If you think that your thing is worthy of a higher price, it is worth explaining to the future buyer in detail what its charm, difference and uniqueness are. It is especially important here that points 1) and 2) are, as they say, on the level in you.
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Today I will tell you how and where to sell unwanted things. If the family is experiencing, or it is necessary to collect a certain amount of money, then sale of unnecessary things can become one of the sources of additional income or financing. Moreover, sometimes even very significant, if there are enough such things in the house a large number of, which is not uncommon.
Even if you don’t feel any need for money, it’s still better to sell unnecessary things than just throw them away, agree. After all, with the proceeds you can buy something you need, or simply set aside the amount received for savings or investments.
Today, there are several opportunities to sell unnecessary things. Let's look at them in order, with an indication characteristic features everyone.
Where to sell unwanted items?
1. Sell unwanted items through commission shop. For each type of goods there are their own commission stores, sometimes they can be universal. Through such outlets you can sell unnecessary clothes, shoes, household appliances, furniture, toys, etc.
Before you directly hand over unnecessary things to the commission, it is advisable to find out in advance the conditions for their acceptance. Thus, you can choose the best consignment store that best suits your requirements according to the conditions.
So, for example, in some commissions experts will evaluate the proposed item, in others you can set your own price. Also in different stores can be different size commission, usually it ranges from 10 to 30% of the value of the goods. Often there may be a markdown rule: if an item is not sold within a certain period (for example, in 2 weeks or a month), its value is reduced by a certain amount (for example, by 10-20%), and so on until the item is sold .
There are many advantages to selling unwanted items through thrift stores. Firstly, the whole process of selling comes down to taking the thing to the store and entrusting this matter to an experienced seller. Secondly, this way you can sell a whole batch of unnecessary things at the same time. However, there are also disadvantages, the main of which is the possible dissatisfaction with the amount received on hand (this can be both a low price and high seller commissions). In addition, putting things in a thrift store does not guarantee their sale: perhaps no one will buy your things for a long time.
2. Sell unwanted items online. One of the most popular and effective ways to find potential buyers is to use world wide web. To sell unwanted items online, you can:
– Place ads for sale on specialized Internet portals (bulletin boards and online auctions). So you get the maximum audience of buyers;
– Place ads for sale on city and specialized forums, on bulletin boards of city portals, as well as in city and thematic communities of social networks. For example, if you sell tools - construction forums, auto parts - car forums, etc. will suit you.
The more ads you post, the faster you can sell unwanted items online. Most often, placing an ad for sale is free, but sometimes it can be paid.
The main advantage here is the widest coverage of the audience, the ability to sell even things, the demand for which is very rare and specific. It is likely that the found buyer will be from another city, another region, and maybe even another country, but all these issues are solvable.
However, when choosing this method of selling unnecessary things, you should be extremely careful to.
3. Sell unwanted items through local newspapers. Accommodation of paid and free ads in city newspapers is still one of the most effective ways to sell unnecessary things. Choose one or two of the most popular newspapers with ads and act. In addition, it will not be superfluous to look through the “Buy” section, perhaps there is already a potential buyer for your product.
The disadvantage here is that the advertisement in each issue of the newspaper will have to be submitted anew, but this disadvantage is not so significant.
4. Sell unwanted items. Separate categories goods can be regularly or periodically bought in bulk or even in single copies. For example, these are antiques, art objects, mobile phones, computer components, Appliances(including in non-working condition), etc. You can find on the ads people or shops that are engaged in such buying and sell them your unnecessary things.
However, this method of selling unnecessary things has a significant drawback - this way no one will buy an expensive thing from you, the price will be significantly underestimated (sometimes by 2 or more times). Therefore, you will have to choose: either sell an unnecessary thing quickly and easily, but cheaply, or you will have to tinker with the sale, but as a result, get a much larger amount.
5. Sell unnecessary things to friends or through friends. Also an option that is well suited for certain groups of goods, for example, clothing, mainly for children. In a difficult economic situation, it is much easier to buy a hand-made item cheaper than an expensive one in a store. Surely among your acquaintances there are those who are seriously thinking about - these are your potential buyers. In addition, your acquaintances may have access to potential buyers, that is, know people who need certain things from those that you want to sell.
The main disadvantage of this method is the psychological reluctance of many people to have any kind of buying and selling relationship with their acquaintances. Someone will hesitate to name a price that may seem too high, someone will simply feel psychological discomfort from such an offer. Whether it is worth using this option is up to you.
Now let's look at some important rules that you should follow when selling unnecessary things in order to make the sale, firstly, as quickly as possible, and secondly, as expensively as possible.
1. Bring the item to marketable condition. That is, clean it as much as possible, eliminate some minor defects, if any. The product should immediately attract the buyer, and the sale of unnecessary things, even used things, is no exception here.
2. Set the best price for the item. Analyze existing ads for the sale of similar things, as well as prices in stores for new analogues of what you are selling. Based on this, set an adequate price: it should not be too high or too low. It's best to choose the average of all available similar offers, although of course if you see your product as better or worse, you can price it higher or lower than the average accordingly.
3. Write your ad text well. Your sale ad should stand out from the rest and motivate the buyer to contact you, and not to someone else. It is good to use phrases like “in perfect condition”, “almost new”, “used less than a year”, “under warranty”, “proprietary”, etc. in it. Specify exactly the size or dimensions of the item, if required, whether delivery is possible at your expense (this would be a nice bonus), etc.
If possible, be sure to attach to the ad high quality photos- this will significantly increase your chances of quickly and expensively selling an unnecessary thing.
In conclusion, I want to draw your attention to the fact that absolutely everything can be sold! Even what seems to you to be rubbish that no one needs (perhaps someone is just looking for such an inexpensive option, for example, for a summer residence). Try it and you will see for yourself. Do not throw away old unnecessary things - they can bring you additional income, which in any case will never be superfluous.
Now you know how to sell unnecessary things. I hope that these tips and tricks will help you sell your unwanted items as quickly and profitably as possible.
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Many people think about how to start their own business without having start-up capital- afraid to take a loan, and own funds not even enough to open a small shop.
The way out in this situation can be the sale of clothes at home. This type of business can be started by buying one bag of stock or stocking just one batch of clothes for the minimum amount in the showroom. In practice, some people like this type of business so much that they later prefer it to a traditional retail store.
It is also not uncommon for store owners, tired of the worries associated with supporting this type of trade, to start selling clothes at home. According to one of these entrepreneurs, Rosa, - while she was buying goods remotely and there were a lot of defects in the bags, the trade in the store was not going very well. Tired of such "pig in a poke", Rosa closed the store and began selling houses:
"I arrive on the day of delivery, I take bags of 3 immediately and in 2-3 days I sell almost to zero, I distribute the rest without sparing to everyone. The profit is obvious and there are no headaches!" Rosa says.
And who will go there?
As with traditional trading, there are two possibilities to attract buyers: very low prices, or to offer something that no one has offered them so far. The first path is a dead end: people will constantly want more and more low prices, and in the end they can go to someone who can offer it to them. The second way is more promising: you will not only be more competitive, but you will also be able to sell goods with a higher profit.
What is meant by the phrase "Offer something that is not available anywhere else"? No, we are not talking about some kind of exclusive clothing, although this is partly true. What you can oppose to competitors is your experience in consulting in choosing clothes; that is, you can become an image stylist for clients. When people see that their acquaintances admire the clothes bought from you, they will become yours. regular customers and will recommend you to all their friends. So if you feel like you are ready to open your own "boutique at home" - this path is just right for you.
It is not worth reminding you that you will have to constantly improve your professional skills - be aware of fashion trends and at least know a little about fashion history; monitor the media dedicated to clothing and fashion. Moreover, to improve the quality of work with clients, you will also have to become a bit of a psychologist, like a personal hairdresser. But trust me, it will pay off handsomely.
Remember that the best evaluation of your work is when acquaintances of your clients ask for your phone.
What to sell?
When selling clothes at home, you can make the same mistakes as when selling stock in retail store. But working from home on your own, you have a serious advantage: you can quickly find out the needs of each of your clients. At the first purchase of goods, we recommend that you adhere to the following rules:
- Make a list of your prospective clients.
- Find out which of them are interested in what clothes, what style they prefer, etc.
- if possible, try to find out if they are planning to buy any wardrobe items right now - maybe someone wants to buy jeans, and someone needs a coat. Keep their needs in mind whenever you purchase a product.
- While the turnover of trade is small, it is better to buy clothes in showrooms and look at almost every item with your hands - otherwise there will be a lot of leftovers. In addition, many wholesalers have the opportunity to return unsold goods, which is very convenient when trading at home. Later, with an increase in turnover, it becomes more profitable to purchase bags, although it makes sense to look at bags at the initial stage, remembering your list the right goods. In some cases, with the successful sale of 4-5 items, you can immediately recoup the entire purchased batch.
- It is necessary, as in store trade, to keep track of new arrivals in showrooms and quickly get there - this is one of the key points for a successful purchase.
- Prices, especially at the beginning of the activity, it is better not to overestimate - because now you can buy almost any thing very cheaply, if it is not some kind of super-exclusive. Over time, when people realize that you are not just selling clothes, but also giving professional advice on shaping their own image, they will be ready to pay much more for things.
- Don't throw away your clothing packaging! When selling a thing, put it in the "native" package.
- Ideally, you need to purchase goods not focusing on specific customers, but having fallback options: for example, if you know that one possible client wants a cashmere coat in size 52, and you saw such a coat in the showroom, then first think carefully whether to take it or no if among your rest regular customers there are no ladies with this size. If the client refuses, you need to understand whether you can sell this coat to someone else. As mentioned above, when buying in a showroom, this is easier - the goods can always be returned.
Where to hang
Despite the fact that the cost of equipment when trading at home is significantly lower than in a store, nevertheless, they are still there.
According to the stockbiz portal, it is best to equip a home showroom, consisting of one or two clothes racks, two good large mirrors in full height located at an angle to each other, and a bright lamp with soft natural light. It is better to take lamps the same as those used in branded clothing stores.
It is better to make equipment mobile - so it can be moved when you are not trading.
All clothes should hang on the shoulders. Buy the right amount of hangers, preferably wooden ones - they do not bend under the weight of things and look “more solid” than plastic ones. Create a kind of “boutique” - do not show or offer crumpled clothes to people, get a steamer to bring things to a marketable appearance. All these tricks will allow you to sell clothes more expensive.
Don't forget to buy clothes covers. This will protect both your clothes and you from excess dust. The clothes themselves are best stored in a closed closet.
Carry your money
As in any trade, there are enough complexities. And a significant part of them when trading at home is associated with personal relationships with buyers - they become those with whom you were on friendly terms until recently. But if people enter the store own will, then when working from home, at first you will have to actively invite people to your place, and not everyone will be ready for this. And those who come will expect some kind of special attitude towards them.
According to the story of one of the owners of a home-based business, all her friends try to buy a thing with the maximum discount or even on credit.
“As a result, they don’t give back for months. And my friends are generally afraid to come to me and buy - otherwise I’ll get rich. If you want to lose a friend, then give him a loan ...”
And there are many such situations. According to another entrepreneur -
"When selling at home, as I know, borrowing is a regularity. And with money, as they say, we will buy in a store...."
Here everyone must decide for himself how to behave in such situations. But if you decide to start selling clothes at home, you need to be prepared for this. Anna advises:
“Apparently, it’s realistic to sell to those people with whom it is possible to keep a distance. Or, alternatively, to say that you yourself took the goods for sale and sell at your own price, out of the kindness of your soul and out of friendship. This, however, is for those who knows how to lie honestly)))) "
Allergies don't belong here
People with household allergies should not trade clothes at home. At all.
Invisible dust always flies from any clothes. Most entrepreneurs who deal with clothes will confirm that after a long time working with clothes, unpleasant sensations often arise: itchy nose, frequent sneezing. Therefore, unfortunately, for those who are allergic, especially to dust, the path to this business is closed. Because health is more important.
In order to minimize the amount of dust at home, we recommend using covers for clothes and, if possible, storing them in a separate closet.
But the source of problems in the home trade is not only clothing. As Polina, one of the entrepreneurs, notes:
"You must be prepared that people will come sick and bring children with snot. And buyers who have already been and know your address can come without a call."
Rosa disagrees.
“No one has ever come to me without a call or warning. I don’t think you should be afraid of this. And snotty children don’t scare me)) patients can walk on the playground and in the sandbox. ... In extreme cases, dad can pick up the child watch while you're busy).
IP or not IP? Should I register with the tax office?
According to some, there is no point in registering: with a stretch, but trading at home can be called the sale of personal belongings by a private individual.
But this is all for the time being. And in order not to feel like a deceiver, it’s still worth registering as an entrepreneur: at least in order to replenish your pension savings as an individual entrepreneur. Again, we should not forget about the promises to reduce the tax burden for self-employed citizens.
Well, it's trite - so calmer.
High technologies in everyday life
The farther, the more and more often you can see success stories trading at home using the Internet. With even minimal computer skills and digital camera, you can take photos of the clothes for sale and post them on photo hosting sites, in a group in in social networks. The presence of a smartphone will also help you - the Yula and Instagram applications provide a lot of opportunities for doing business: photographed - posted - sold.
Those who are very familiar with the Internet can even create a separate site - if time and skills permit. It's more convenient for someone here.
Total
Sale of clothes at home - good way try your hand at trading, gain entrepreneurial skills and, with the right business, accumulate initial capital to discover something more. If you are not afraid of difficulties and you are ready to learn from own experience- keep it up!
"We also started with one mix" at home". We just called all our friends, and then friends of friends went. ;-) As a result, a month later we collected funds for the store. We did not use the Internet for these purposes, we probably had enough friends ... who are now our grateful customers in store.
Anna, entrepreneur
