• What unique skills or talents do I have?
• What types of services could you deliver to people across the country? Remember that eBay's strength is in its national and worldwide reach. You will be most successful if your services are not limited to those who live in your local area. For example, services such as custom knitting or web design are likely to be more successful than maid or handy-man services.
• What types of services could you deliver that are related to what people are buying on eBay? See the next point for some examples of this.

Services that have been successful on eBay include:

• Restoration and repair of collectibles, art, antiques, pottery & glass, toys, dolls & bears, computers, consumer electronics, cameras, watches, musical instruments, auto and motorcycle parts, test & measurement equipment, and so much more!
• Web and graphic design - logos, about me pages, listing templates, banners, websites and more.
• Personalization - stationery, invitations, announcements, pillows, clothing, home décor, address labels, signs, glasses, dolls, business cards, and more.
• Custom-designed clothing, jewelry, crafts, toys, dolls, music, art and more.
• Valuation, authentication, market research and similar services.