One of the biggest challenges in selling online especially for beginners is establishing trust with the online shopping community. And one of the easiest ways to establish trust is by accumulating as many positive reviews as you can. These positive reviews act as social proof and a signal to prospective customers that your online store […]
Online Selling
Online Selling Business is a Numbers Game
Online selling is a numbers game. Just like any other business, your numbers are very important in ensuring your continuous business’ success. A lot of beginners do not realize this at the onset, and that includes me when I first started selling online. I started selling online as a hobby. And I didn’t pay any […]
How to Become a Customer-Centric Online Seller
Online selling is steadily rising not only in the Philippines but also in other parts of the world. The huge demand for online selling has been amplified when the pandemic hit in early 2020. When the lockdown policy was implemented, the safest way to get our basic needs such as food, medicine, clothing, etc, was […]
Is It Too Late to Start an Online Selling Business?
When I first started selling reloved clothes, bags, and accessories online I also asked myself, “Is it too late to start an online selling business?” My first answer was, of course, a resounding ‘Yes!” That’s why I only made this online selling gig a side-hustle for quite some time and didn’t worry that much about […]
How to Register Your Business in DTI
If you’re thinking of setting up your own small business, (like an online selling business, for example) you have to register your business name in DTI. This is the first step in legitimizing your business as a legal entity. Please note that this is totally separate from BIR registration which is an entirely different thing. […]
How to Deal with Challenging Customers
I have been selling online for a couple of years now and I have experienced a few challenging customers. I’d like to share the scenario and what I have done to address the issues so you may learn from my experience. Please note that this may or may not apply to your situation so please […]
How to Avoid Losing Money on Your Online Thrift Store Business
I have been running my online thrift store business for a couple of years now. And over the years of doing so, I have earned and lost money along the way. I’d like to share with you tips on how to avoid losing money on your online thrift store business if ever you’re thinking of […]
How to Clean Mold from Leather Bags and Shoes
Maybe you’re wondering why a personal finance blog is writing about how to clean mold from leather bags and shoes. If you have been reading my past blog posts, you’ll know that I’m an online seller who sells second-hand clothes, bags, and shoes. I’ve talked extensively in my previous posts on how to start your […]
How to Leverage Credit Cards to Grow Online Selling Business
Before I start, I just want to make it clear that this is a personal strategy that I use for myself given my own financial circumstances. I’m sharing this with you to give you an idea of how I leverage credit cards to grow my online selling business. Please take this post with a grain […]
How to Start an Online Thrift Store
I’ve talked extensively in the past about how to thrift and I have shared with you guys a variety of tips regarding thrifting. Maybe after reading some of my posts, you’re asking yourself how to start an online thrift store of your own to help augment your income. Here’s a definitive guide for those who […]
