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April 23, 2013
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eBay Urges Users to Fight Online Sales Tax
Marketplace Fairness Act pushes on, will be brought to Senate floor.
eBay is asking its users to tell Congress they don’t want an online sales tax. In a letter sent to users on Sunday, eBay President and CEO John Donahoe encourages customers to join the marketplace in telling Congress “No” to […]
April 22, 2013
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It’s Spring! Time to Organize Your Home Business
See how doing some office spring cleaning can improve your operation.
Ah, springtime. This is when we take to straightening out our living spaces, cleaning out our garages and refreshing our wardrobes. While that’s all good, remember that “spring cleaning” isn’t only for your home. Your business can also benefit mightily […]
April 19, 2013
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eBay Posts 14% Revenue Surge in First Quarter
More sales, customers fuel growth.
More eBay sales, an increase in the number of PayPal accounts and more mobile shoppers helped eBay Inc.’s revenue grew by double digits during this year’s first quarter. eBay posted a 14-percent year-over-year increase, with its revenue reaching $3.7 billion, […]
April 12, 2013
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eBay Seller Cruise Sets Sail in February
Registration now open for five-day affair.
eBay sellers will have the chance to sail to Mexico, mingle with fellow merchants and learn how to grow their businesses next year thanks to a new eBay seller education event. The SeaBay Cruise sets sail on Feb. 8, and […]
March 25, 2013
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4G Service to Revitalize Retail Sales in UK
Faster, more reliable service expected to lower mobile shopping barriers.
Making 4G cell service available to everyone in the U.K. will give retail sales a shot in the arm this year. A study by researcher Conlumino, which was announced today by eBay, says 4G service should increase mobile shopping by […]
March 20, 2013
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Get Motivated in Your Business
Regain that fire you had to keep your business going strong.
Do you ever find yourself sitting motionless, knowing you should be working on your business, yet—for some reason—you’re unable or unwilling to get anything done? If so, you might need to get motivated in your business. The driving force that […]
March 20, 2013
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Easter Shopping Takes a Hit
Spending to drop this year as Easter Bunny is on a budget.
With Easter less than two weeks away, people are preparing, but the Easter Bunny will be on a budget this year. In fact, he’ll spend slightly less than he did a year ago. According to the National Retail Federation, Easter […]
March 18, 2013
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Internet Sales to Leave Physical Stores in the Dust
Official says online sales will 'outpace' brick-and-mortar shops.
Major retailers investing in multichannel selling, and the rising popularity of tablets and smartphones, will help Internet sales spike—and outpace—physical stores in the coming years. A Forrester Research study finds that online sales in the U.S. will hit $262 billion […]
March 8, 2013
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Same-Day Delivery: Hot or Not? Shoppers Say Not
Buyers prefer free shipping, lower prices.
Shoppers don’t care about same-day delivery, despite the efforts of companies like eBay, Amazon and, reportedly, Google to offer the service. In a survey by The Boston Consulting Group, only 9 percent of 1,500 U.S. respondents said same-day delivery was […]
March 8, 2013
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Online Partnerships with Competitors: Good or Bad Idea?
Online sellers give us their opinions, share their experiences.
There was an interesting thread on our favorite forum for ecommerce merchants, Facebook’s The Ecommerce Group, a while back. Seller and consultant Nathan Huppatz asked whether other sellers ever work with competitors. Huppatz was thinking in terms of sellers helping each […]