I hope you are enjoying your summer. I get a chance to take a minute here and there to recharge!

We had a great class webinar on Wednesday. The questions were great, it shows how many of you are considering expanding your business. If you missed the class it's available on CD.

Time is running out on the pre-order special. 

Amazon 101 Adding Another Basket For Your Online Eggs" 

The Class CD is going to press and once we send the order, the price goes up to regular retail. If you want to get in on our pre-order deal go to 

http://www.successwithcindy.com/amazon

I'm throwing in the PowerPoint presentation for anyone who wants to teach this class. This free bonus will not last past Monday Night. After Monday I may decide to offer the Power Point as a stand alone product - but haven't decided yet. If I do, Janelle tells me it's worth at least $200.00, so it won't be cheap!

You can preorder the bundle between now and Monday night for $59.99 - or the class for $29.99. Again, this special deal goes away midnight Monday, August 11th.

http://www.successwithcindy.com/amazon

More grim news - IRS requires PayPal to start reporting sellers earnings
The good news is this is several years off and most casual sellers will not be affected

From the official PayPal announcement:

Under the legislation, PayPal will be required to report to the IRS the total payment volume received by PayPal customers in the U.S. who:

  1. receive more than $20,000 in payment volume in a single year; and
  2. receive more than 200 payments in a single year.

This legislation applies to all payment providers including PayPal and takes effect in 2011, so the first reports will go to the IRS in January 2012.  Our goal when the legislation takes effect is to make it easy for PayPal merchants who fall under the provision to report their taxable incomes.

The official announcement can be seen here

The First Ever eBay Jubilee in October

I have some exciting news for you if you live in the Kansas or the central states. The first Regional eBay Conference and Education Days will be held October 3, 4th & 5th - 2008. Called a "Jubilee" by creator Joyce Banbury it is sponsored by Yabie. Joyce has founded the Yabie Association as a non-profit group dedicated to Education, Community, Networking and Fun for eBay sellers and buyers. Joyce has lined up speakers, educators, vendors and even PayPal and eBay to join the conference. For more information or to register go to the Yabie Website. I'll see you in October!

The Marketing Minute - A Fun New Video Series

Click here to watch the video

During eBay Live, I asked as many sellers as possible to give me their favorite marketing tip. Over the next several weeks I'll let them tell you, in their words, their favorite eBay marketing tip. Watch my blog, YouTube, Twitter  Facebook or your email inbox for the latest video.

This weeks guest is  Stephanie Daugherty from Katiyana's Collectibles you can find her store at http://www.katiyanashandmadecollectibles.com

Success With Cindy Series Is Back!

To register for this free webinar go to: www.successwithcindy.com

This week's webinar is about Yodio.com is a free service that allows you to upload still photographs and add audio/voice to them via a telephone. You mash it together into a slide show you can share with clients and customers. This simple to use tool can be easily put into (embedded) a blog or website. You could use it to feature products, or talk about your service. Clay Loges creator will talk to us August 13th - Noon (pacific)


Click here to watch the video

Yabie Jubilee & more with Joyce Banbury - 3 years of planning brings exceptional talent to Kansas. We have brought experts in eBay Selling, Buying, eCommerce, Mission Fish (charity selling), eBay Stores, eBay Motors, Marketing, Catalog photography, and much more from all corners of the United States to present workshops, seminars, and panels in a two day learning and networking opportunity. August 20 - Noon (pacific)

Vzaar.com is a eBay certified compliant tool for easily uploading your product videos into eBay listings. No need to embed the code into your eBay Listings - Vzaar will do it for you. You only need to upload them to their site. We're delighted to have Emma Falkner talk about this new tool. August 27  (watch for details).

FREE CLASS FOR Anyone Who Purchased a Flip Video Camera from me.
(for my customers only, doesn't count if you purchased elsewhere)

Get To Know Your Flip is a class (seating limited) to help all my Flip customers who want to produce the best quality video from their cameras. 

If you purchased a Flip Camera you are invited to this Free Webinar on August 28th at Noon. Here's the deal, the seats are very limited so sign-up quickly. It's a first come, first serve webinar. If by any chance there are seats open after August 11th we'll open it up to the public for $25.00 a seat. I'm sending out invitations today to all my Flip Customers. If purchased your Flip from me act now and sign-up - don't wait for the email. This class is going to fill up fast. 

To register for the online class send me an email at: cindy@clovercity.com with the subject line: Sign-Up For Flip Webinar. 

Remember when the class is full - we close the doors on this free offering. 

During the webinar Dany Byrne from ghostleg media and I will cover:

  • How to get the best shots using a Flip Camera - lighting, the zoom feature, tripods, panning and more

  • Techniques I've discovered while using my Flip Camera

  • How to use the software that comes with the Flip

  • How to use the free Movie Maker Software that comes on all Window XP computers to splice short takes together

  • When you might want to upgrade to other video software and an overview of what Sony Movie Studio can do

Hope to see you in class! August 28th - Noon (pacific)

PS: You can still purchase a Flip Camera from me and get in on this class - click here to purchase

More On The Local Scene

The August Monthly Success Meeting is:

Wednesday, 8/13, at Lake Forest Park (9:30 - 11:30 am)
Lake Forest Park food commons meeting room (Third Place Commons)

The owners of BWyse, a web design company, will give an hour-long presentation and be available to answer questions. 

Topics Covered:

  • Basics - Site hosting, getting a domain name, etc. 

  • If I'm not a design professional, can I realistically do a site design for myself?

  • How much time is involved? 

  • What information do I need to have when I talk to a web designer? 

  • How do I find a competent designer? 

  • What should I expect to pay to have a web site designed? 

  • What are the ongoing expenses of a site? 

  • What do I need to know about SEO to get visibility for my site, and are there people to do this work for me? 

  • How much would it cost to have someone else handle this? 

  • What kinds of shopping carts are available, and how do I know which will work best for me? 

  • Are there legal pitfalls I should be aware of (who owns the code, etc.)?

A three dollar donation is all that's required to attend - I hope to see you there.

If you have any specific suggestions for discussion topics, or need more information please email Carol Hearn. 

Summer Classes:

I'm wrapping up the summer classes, none are scheduled in August. But, don't forget the free Success With Cindy Online Classes available this summer. I'll see you in person starting in September.

Profitable Blogging Extreme 
Janelle Elms covers everything you need to know about Blogging. Why, Who, What, When and most importantly how to use blogging profitably. Grab your set now!
  Profitable Blogging CD 

Grab this early release price before Janelle changes her mind! To purchase click here.

Stand Out In A Sea Of Free With Profitable Gallery Photos
A New CD Tutorial

With everyone’s gallery images now free, how will YOURS standout among the crowd? Join photography expert Cindy Shebley and OSI Trainer Janelle Elms as they give you some brilliant ideas on doing just that! Time 1 hour 15 minutes

  • What's a good gallery photo

  • Why it will become your most valuable real estate on eBay 

  • Simple steps to improve your photos 

  • Cindy's best lighting tips 

  • Basic equipment that will make a difference 

  • Step-by-step on how to use Bling! It 

  • How to add photos to your listing 

  • And, how to add photos without paying extra in fees 

  • How to make a text only graphic for your gallery 

Purchase the CD Rom now for $14.95 - click here

Halloween anyone? Have you started listing your Halloween items yet? If not, it's time to get them up.

Isn't this the sweetest little coffin?

Twitter

Join me on Twitter! I've just discovered a new way to stay in touch: Twitter. I've heard of the site, but never bothered checking it out. Now that I have, I can't believe how easy it is and how little time it takes to be 'social.'

Follow me on twitter at: http://twitter.com/clovercity

That's it for now, 
Cindy

PS - Don't forget to check my blog for updates - I post eBay news and tips regularly. You can find the blog here

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