One of the fantastic things about being your own boss is getting to choose your hours.

I've been going like crazy lately and it feels like the summer is getting away. Thursday 5:00am rolled around and I was awake - yuck! I decided to get out of bed early and instead of going straight to my computer I grabbed my camera and a thermos of coffee and headed down the block to the Snohomish River for the sunrise.


Sunrise on the Snohomish River

Watching the fog roll in over the river and sunrise was rejuvenating! I saw birds and even a beaver swimming up the river. I've often seen their handiwork, but never seen one up close and personal. Beavers are very shy creatures and it made my day to see the industrious little creature. 

I hope you are enjoying your summer and are taking a minute here and there to recharge!

A couple of weeks ago I attended the Independent Sellers Conference and if you'd like to see a recap I created a YouTube Video - you can find it here.

I used my trusty Flip Video Camera  to create the video.

Which brings me to some exciting news! 

One: I'll be giving a FREE webinar about selling on Amazon this Wednesday August 6th

and 

Two: For anyone who purchased a Flip Video Camera from me (or my eBay store) is invited to a Flip Video Webinar.

More details about both are in this newsletter, so lets get started!

Meet the New eBay Linking Policy, same as the old

eBay did a complete turn around on the linking policy. They've rescinded the new linking policy that abolishes outside links on any eBay pages and have decided to leave the original policy intact. You can read the complete statement from John McDonald here:

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!

Thanks To Everyone Who Voted On The New Theme

The winner is:

Revolution Pro Media

Watch my website, I going to start the transformation soon.

More about the Wordpress Revolution Themes can be found here. If you're interested Dany can help you decide on the best theme from your business and has them available for use in your website design.

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 Patti Massullo, Education Specialist and eBay shop owner: jazzy-brandz

Success With Cindy Series Is Back!

Amazon 101 Adding Another Basket For Your Online Eggs

To register go to: www.successwithcindy.com

We'll walk you through using another sales channel – Amazon.  Including: Why and who should sell on Amazon, different selling programs available, creating a listing and what you need, and managing orders & feedback. August 6th Noon (pacific)

In the following weeks my guests will be:

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 (embeded) 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 ? - Noon (pacific) (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 10th we'll open it up to the public for $25.00 a seat. I'm sending out invitations next week 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)

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 

BONUS: Pre-order your Profitable Blogging CD before midnight Monday, 8/4/2008 AND get an exclusive pass to a 2-hour blog training course - 

"Profitable Blogging Extreme" - with blogging expert Dany Byrne and Janelle Elms
Janelle and Dany will give everyone who purchases before Monday this exclusive one hour class filled with additional tips and techniques to grow your blog content and explode your traffic.

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

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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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