Online Success with OSI Rock Stars

When I started my Ebay business, I frequented thrift stores and garage sales, always on the lookout for a great deal. I quickly found that in order to make money, I needed to figure out what type of items sold profitably. This was easier said than done! Fortunately at this point, Janelle Elms came into my life and began to steer me in a direction that would create Alice in Stitches, the successful online business that I was envisioning.

Janelle has brought her information and connections to one easy to use site called OSI Rock Stars. She is our cheerleader for success. You'll be able to ask your questions in a safe forum and find many helpful people to keep you on track.

Podcasts and videos include information on sourcing products (from yard sale tips from Mr. Customer Service to wholesale inventory with Worldwide Brands). You'll learn about the importance of setting up a professional store site, taking professional photographs with Cindy Shebley of Clover City, and shipping with Carol Hearn of Wandering Creek Antiques.

If you need to stop spinning your wheels or taking off in the wrong direction, it might be time to invest in your success. Click the link below to check out OSI Rock Stars for yourself.

So many entrepreneurs start their online business with enthusiasm and excitment only to begin to feel burned out by the second year. Have you reached a plateau that's difficult to break through - not sure how to make the leap to the next level?

I was at that point myself. I've quickly found that in this business only those who continue to learn and embrace new ideas will be able to compete online. At OSI Rock Stars, you'll listen to interviews with successful online business people such as Grapevine Hill and Period Paper stores from Ebay. Learn SEO tricks from expert and author Catherine Seda. Learn whether you are in "the Dip" with Squidoo's own Seth Godin.

You'll learn about scalability issues, marketing on the web, affiliates and more. You'll have a renewed sense of the possibilities, a great support team in the forum discussion area and an online education at your fingertips. Learn to organize your office space and your time to become more productive. Take small steps to declutter your business.

Be sure to check out the great podcasts by Stephanie of Katiyana's Collectibles on how to best utilize Squidoo lens's to market your business!

Yes! You do need to market your business in as many internet forums as possible. My Space isn't just for teens anymore (although you'll find them helpful in getting you started!).

One of my favorite podcasts on OSI Rock Stars is by Danna, a wonderful Ebay marketer. She gives helpful advice on social networking and setting up your My Space page. You can even get her E-Book (like I did) if you want to be walked through the sets of setting up your page. After you've tackled My Space, how about Facebook and Stumbleupon?

As for Squidoo, a lens is a perfect way to rank highly in the search engines. You can promote your business, earn affiliate money and tell the world all about yourself! Janelle has interviewed Megan from Squidoo to help steer you through setting up a lens. Writing lenses can be addictive - before you know it you'll have one on all your favorite topics. Set yourself apart as an expert in your field and your business will reap the benefits.

Perhaps you're just thinking about the possibilities of owning an online business. Perhaps you're pretty sure this is for you but haven't a clue about what you need to do first. Maybe you'd like to take some classes in business, but haven't found the time.

Think of OSI Rock Stars as a place to come whenever you have a little time to spare. Browse through the topics and pick an hour long podcast or video on your subject. Try out the information as you learn it, or let it sink in and help you make a decision about owning an online business.

Starting on Online business is not a get rich quick scheme but a long-term commitment that you need to prepare fully for. Give yourself the gift of preparation and education!