Registration now open for eBay: On Location Events

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FEATURED POSTRichard Brewer-Hay / Monday, February 8th, 2010

Registration now open for eBay: On Location Events

eBay today announced the dates and locations for its new program, eBay: On Location — a series of events aimed at helping eBay sellers accelerate their businesses on the platform.

eBay: On Location, which kicks off March 19-20 in Atlanta, will bring small-business and part-time eBay sellers together to network and gain practical knowledge about building and growing their businesses on eBay.

Event attendees will hear from national speakers, as well as eBay experts, on timely business topics and will participate in a series of classes designed to help sellers be more successful on eBay. After Atlanta, the event will travel to three other U.S. cities: Dallas (May 7-8); Chicago (July 9-10); and San Jose (Sept. 1-2).

“eBay sellers are creative entrepreneurs who understand that eBay’s global reach and dynamic marketplace offer the ideal setting to start and build a business online,” said Lorrie Norrington, president of eBay Marketplaces. “We invite our sellers to eBay: On Location to connect with each other and to take the next step in making their eBay businesses even more successful.”

Here is a Q&A with Dinesh Lathi, vice president, Buyer and Seller Experience, to learn more about the new program:

Is eBay: On Location a replacement for eBay Live!?
No, eBay: On Location is a brand-new program geared toward a specific type of eBay seller: those who sell on eBay part-time, and those who have set up small businesses on eBay and earn a significant portion of their incomes from their eBay sales. The goal is to immerse these sellers in a full-day’s worth of classes designed to help them be even more successful selling on eBay.

During the past year, many sellers have told us that although eBay Live! was a terrific way to learn and network, they would enjoy more intimate, local events that provide greater opportunities for dialogue and a higher level of interaction with each other and with eBay team members. eBay: On Location gives us the chance to connect with our sellers on this more personal level.

Who is eBay: On Location targeted at?
The event is designed for eBay sellers who fall into two categories:
• Part-time eBay sellers who want to earn extra income, who list regularly and who generally want to find new opportunities on eBay.
• And, small-business sellers who earn a significant percentage of their income from eBay and are looking to expand to new channels and gain access to buyers.

Where can people learn more about registering for the event and curriculum?
We have a dedicated Web site where sellers can register: http://www.ebayonlocationevents.com view the curriculum, speaker bios and course information.

Later, we’ll load videos, photos and content from the events to the Web site, and eBay: On Location social media channels will follow the events in each city. In addition, sellers can connect with one another through various message boards and social networks.

Attendees may register for various class sessions, including the following:

*** “Top Seller Secrets”: eBay Top-rated sellers reveal their secrets and tips for taking an online business to the next level.
*** “Productivity Power”: Experts share their advice on streamlining and managing a business to boost sales and reduce costs.
*** “I Just Tweetered on FaceSpace”: Sellers make sense of new online tools like Twitter, Facebook and blogger engagement to creatively market and increase sales for their businesses on eBay.

To learn more about eBay: On Location, and to register for an event, visit the official site.

Cheers,
RBH
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Sue @ TameBay / February 8th, 2010 at 8:02 am

I don’t see either London or Paris on your list. Surely some mistake? ;-)

Larry Phillips / February 8th, 2010 at 8:07 am

This is pretty upsetting. When Lorrie originally announced this, the concept was that there should be an On Location event within a car ride of everywhere in the country. There’s nothing even close to the Mid-Atlantic or Northeast US. No DC, no Baltimore, no Philadelphia, no New York, no Boston. Anyone in those areas of the country would have to hop on a plane to go. Clearly NOT consistent with the original message.

I seriously think you need to consider an event in the Northeast. I just can’t understand why they wouldn’t include the Northeast.

Tommy Day / February 8th, 2010 at 8:59 am

How is the Northeast section of the US left out? Philly/NY/Boston. An explanation from ebay on this thought process would be appreciated.

-Tommy

Beth Cherkowsky / February 8th, 2010 at 10:31 am

I agree with Larry Philips and Tommy Day about neglecting an entire quadrant of the US. What are we? chopped liver?? I guess so.

Beth Cherkowsky
who’s really feeling unwanted again.

Larry Phillips / February 8th, 2010 at 12:00 pm

Griff posted on Facebook that they were limited to four locations, which is why they selected the cities they selected. It’s a shame you’re limited to four locations, particularly when Lorrie originally said that it would be a day’s car ride away from almost everyone. I’m sure OnLocation will be excellent, but instead of ending up with a powerfully positive message, you’ve now got 25% of the sellers in the country angry with eBay. Talk about taking a great message, and turning it into vitriol.

Whoever made the four location decision should rethink it.

William A harland / February 8th, 2010 at 12:51 pm

What ever happen to all the honest peopl in this world? isn’s there anybody left out there on ebay? Look at the sellers that is over charging on there postage to mail i item. This is ridiclous there ripping of a lot of buyers here.Im sorry i have to say this but its true.some one should mention it.

Sue @ TameBay / February 8th, 2010 at 5:41 pm

And if I get a second vote, I vote for NY too.

mindelec / February 9th, 2010 at 4:23 pm

when will they announce the exact location for chicago?

Joan Russell / April 13th, 2010 at 11:39 pm

I keep filling out the registration form for e-Bay,but I keep getting the message that they need more information. I don’t knoe what theywant. Can you give me this information?