Do You Have An eBay Assistant?

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-- Heidi & Jenn

Many of our eBay moms are doing wonderfully supporting the household finances with their online auction businesses.  A big factor that we sometimes forget is… 

We are stay at home moms who still have a house to run, as well as our business! 

If you are still needing to work your eBay Store during the summer break - How about finding an assistant?  It doesn’t have to be a full-blown paying position.  Just someone to help get you through the busy times so you don’t totally loose your sanity, while still keeping things under control with your kids during the day!

Here are a few ideas to help ease the pressure:

 - Are your kids at an age where they can help you fold inventory or take pictures? 
Most kids love to help, especially if you make it fun for them. 

 - Are your school age kids able to care for their younger siblings?
If you have older children, try putting them ‘in charge’ while you’re busy tending to email and listing items to your store. 

 - Can you reach out to a local church or college for volunteer help? 
Check into finding a student or church member who will put in service project hours as your ‘Mommy Assistant’. 

 - Do you know any High School kids? 
Ask if any of them would be interested in becoming a ‘Summer eBay Intern’ to learn about Internet Marketing and the eBay Business.

 - Know any other Stay At Home Mom’s?
You may know someone who hasn’t the first clue where to begin with eBay, but would like to learn.  You could help set up a consignment store for them, selling your inventory as your Personal Trading Assistant until they get up and running!  Just be sure to lay out clear guidelines so there’s no confusion later on.

Have you tried any of these?  Do you have a great idea you’d like to share with our readers?  Tell us what your suggestions are for keeping a business running with kids home during the summer.