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All too soon, the holiday shopping season will be upon us. Ecommerce sales have been increasing each year it has been in existence, and this year is expected to be no different. Due to some new trends in ecommerce, the overall market share is projected to grow to 9% of total retail sales this year, or $79.4 billion, up from 8.3% last year.

From coast to coast and region to region, there are a large number of businesses in the United States that rely on one vehicle or a giant fleet of them. In fact, according to information found at American Trucking Associations, close to 70% of all the freight tonnage moved in the U.S. requires the use of trucks. In addition, pizza companies, retail suppliers, florists and sales firms are just some of the businesses that depend on vehicles for day-to-day operations.

Millions sell on eBay, but most sellers do so part-time or as a hobby, to declutter their homes profitably or recoup costs on items they no longer need. Selling on eBay full time takes know-how and dedication, and can take an influx of capital as well.

There is almost as much information about how to sell on eBay as there are eBay sellers, and here are some of the common threads they offer would-be sellers:

Ecommerce is a growing marketplace, expected to be up about 14% this year, yet 72% of small storefront businesses are not selling online. It may be overwhelming to think about setting up a website, adding ecommerce functionality, and learning to integrate social media and other online marketing tools, but there are many benefits to being one of the 28% of small businesses that are selling their products and services online.

A growing number of people now eat gluten free because of sensitivity, celiac disease or just dietary preference. Gluten-free baking is in higher demand than ever, and bakeries can charge a premium for their wares. This is a great time to transition your bakery to gluten-free and serve the growing segment of people that seek gluten-free baked goods.