This article here is posted in one of my groups and i will post it here again [originally written by me]. But i will add some/delete some things.

Hello, im a new member here so just thought of writing something. =)

I am still a student and i have this online business together with my cousin. My cousin got me hook in this and i have no regrets and all, but there are just times when you're running out of time for everything, especially when exams are coming. Im going to write about how i have survived my first two months of juggling my studies and our e-shop.

At first, i thought having a shop, online or not, was easy, and i thought that it would just be my hobby. Yet, as each day passes, it gets more tiring dealing with the stress in school and customers. So how did i SURVIVE? Here are some of my tips [though some are cliches and common sense, i just want to share them for those who are new in this line of biz and for those who are students as well]

1. Whenever you are give assignments or homeworks in school, do it as much as possible during your free time in school hours. May it be during lunch time, or when your teacher isnt around. that way, when you get home, you can concentrate on your business.

2. Do make ORDER FORMS for your business so that every transaction will be organized. [try http://freedback.com/]

3.  DO NOT study while entertaining customers. You won't be able to give your best in both tasks.

4.  Really separate all your business money from your personal account. :)) especially if you have a biz partner or if you're a shopaholic yourself or worse, if BOTH applies to you. =))

5. Minimize bringing the real stuff in school, [i personally prefer bringing the pictures], it can be such a fuzz. Though, there are times when you should and need to, they get sold faster. :D

These are what I have learned from my experience. As a new member here, i would also like to have some tips on how to be more successful so if anyone can help me get around here pls drop a line :) thank you