My Own Business
Before I was diagnosed with a chronic illness I wanted to own my own business. But when you’re young and trying to make the bills it’s hard to think of something that is so far out of reach. Then I became a mom, then a single mom and that dream become harder to reach.
When I became sick and wasn’t able to work, my husband and I needed extra money. We were used to living on two incomes. With two children and a lot of bills to pay, we began to sell on eBay. In a way it was like having my own business. Since I was very limited in what I could do, I was like the boss.
One thing I did was chose what to sell on eBay. I looked for things around our home that we didn’t use any more. As I got better, someone would drive me to local stores to look at clearance items.
I’d keep a list of things that people were buying like Slimquick Cleanse and Tickle Me Elmo, etc. Although selling on eBay was fun and we do it once in a while, my own business now is blogging.
When I was in college, ebay was my “job.” I used to search local department stores, TJ Maxx, and Marshall’s for high end, designer purses on sale and then sell them for almost double on ebay. Kate Spade, Coach, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs. It was fun, and I made quite a bit of money.
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It’s great that there are so many opportunities online. It means that someone can maximise their income regardless of any challenges they face.
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Corrin, interesting to know. eBay has made a lot of changes now. Some good and some not so good.
Owen, online work is fantastic for people with health issues.
I quite like Etsy right now. Maybe you could do that, if you do anything crafty!
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i sell things on ebay from time to time when i come across things around the house, but i hadn’t thought about going out to discount stores and finding things to sell.
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Connie,
One of the things I admire most about you is that you are creative and think outside the box. Although I know you have so much going on with illness, you come up with ways to help supplement your income that you CAN do. It is an inspiration!
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Living, I have no craft genes in my body at all. But thanks for the info on Etsy.
Thanks Maureen. One of the places that helped me get started with working online is DOUA – Disabled Online Users Association – http://doua.org
Cady, I used to go to yard sales and stores like Goodwill too.