Online Auction Alternatives…Oztion, eSwap, AuctionBidz, BidSell

Published in April 30th, 2008

Frustrated with eBay? Looking for an alternative to eBay without having to start your own website?
There are an increasing number of new online auction sites starting up in Australia in competition with eBay. The one thing they all have in common is much lower auction/listing fees, & most don’t actually charge a cent for a […]

Freebie - 180 Life-Changing Motivational Quotes eBook

Published in April 29th, 2008

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A few months ago I received this great ebook from Zig Ziglar. It’s a collection of some of the most inspirational & motivating quotes from many different people - some famous, some not.
It’s well worth a read - you’re sure to pick up at least a few little gems from it, no matter who you […]

Starting A Small Business in Australia - Part 1

Published in April 28th, 2008

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Starting a small business in Australia can seem like a daunting task - with ABNs, GST, PAYG, BAS’s, ACNs & much more alien like language it’s little wonder that many people take one look at it & run the other way.
Many people either completely give up on the idea of starting a small business in […]

Reserve Bank Against eBay Decision

Published in April 23rd, 2008

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At last, someone who might be big enough to force the ACCC into action against eBay’s planned PayPal ruling is considering making a submission to the ACCC.
Believe it or not, the Reserve Bank of Australia isn’t happy with eBay’s latest decision. One submission against eBay’s proposal from them will probably give more clout to the […]

eBay vs. ACCC…who will win?

Published in April 20th, 2008

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I’m sure most of you who have an eBay Australia account would have heard the news. From June 17th this year, the only payment method you’ll be allowed to offer on most eBay Australia listings is PayPal - no more bank deposits, money orders or cheques. The only exceptions for this are on items where pick up […]

The Man Who Sold Hot Dogs

Published in April 18th, 2008

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I found this little story in the local paper a few weeks ago & thought it was brilliant!
There was a man who lived by the side of the road and sold hot dogs.
He was hard of hearing so he had no radio.
He had trouble with his eyes so he read no newspapers and, of course, […]

eBay Australia Bans Digital Downloads

Published in April 17th, 2008

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It’s been 9 months since the last post on the Aussie Wholesaler Blog, but at last things are back on track! With no more house renovations to do, you CAN expect the blog to be updated with the latest news, marketing tips or fun competitions several times a week. The eBay Misspelled Item search tool […]