Selling items online can be a big and daunting prospect! When I started selling on eBay seven years ago I didn't have a clue where to start. Other than listing my items on eBay that is. But as far as finding items to sell and having programs to help mentor me along the way - well, like I said - I wasn't sure where to start.

Fortunately I did find resources and I think they helped me discover things about selling that I never would have figured out on my own.

There are sites available that I will call "all in one sites". What I mean by that is a place where you can go to not only get information about how to sell but also what to sell. These are usually membership only sites and you really do get your money's worth! And, they will not break the bank!

The cool thing about these sites is that with your membership you get access to things that the general public won't. Especially sales or one of a kind finds. Oftentimes the discounts are 60-75% off retail!

Now, you could do this research yourself - but who has that kind of time? Wouldn't you rather just get right down to selling and hopefully making some cash?? I know after I had been selling for a while I didn't want to have to source for my items I would be selling. And getting emails about deals was super exciting! Some of the sites send several in a day! And if you are addicted to shopping like I am - what could be more fun? It is like Christmas every day!!

Recently sites have been developed to not only help you find items to sell but also to teach you how to sell! And the support that is offered is often by sellers who have achieved powerseller status on eBay. That takes time and knowledge and they are willing to help others achieve the success that they have. They don't promise results but they do offer insights, support and resources from years of doing it themselves.

If you are serious about starting a business selling items online - you should consider joining one of these groups. You will have all your ducks in a row so to speak and won't spend countless hours searching the internet for reputable mentors. You can start off with experience offered by experts and build your business the right way. When you run into snags - wouldn't you rather have someone to turn to who can walk you through the steps instead of throwing your hands up and giving up?