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Here are 20 signs, David Letterman-style, that your online selling activities are getting a wee bit beyond the 'hobby' stage... More >>

My husband and I married very young (at 19), and we're now both 23. We didn't shack up and we waited to have sex on our wedding night. It was the best thing we ever did, and I suggest to my friends that they do the same... More >>

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...eBay's rules about trademarked items are simple to state, but difficult as the Dickens to apply in practice. Even experienced eBay sellers make mistakes in this area. The rules are basically these... More >>

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...Here are some of the best guys (and gals) I know who can help you get your online retail business off to a solid start, and who will be there for you when the going gets rough... More >>