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Should I post my e-Bay starting bids at $0.99? I’m an eBay newbie, and would like to post some items up for sale. Is it a good option to post my starting bid at $0.99 instead of my lowest selling price (about $10-15)?
Are there any jobs I could work from home on? Are there any real, decent, and legit jobs I could work from home on for some extra cash?
I have gaps. Need help finding like-minded people with different skills. I have a couple of ideas for web-based businesses. Where are places to look for entrepreneurial-minded programmers/partners?