FALL 2012 SESSIONS
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| These courses will teach you how to get started on eBay. You'll learn best practices to get you up and running in no time. Whether you're just starting out or you're an experienced seller needing a refresher course, these classes will save you time and money. |
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Maximize your effectiveness as an eBay seller as you walk through the steps to get started selling and learn how to get top-dollar for your eBay items.
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Finding inventory to sell can be a challenge for any seller. Explore the various sources for product open to you and learn how to establish relationships with suppliers and manufacturers. This two-part session will focus first on unique and collectible inventory, and the second part will focus on new inventory.
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Learn how becoming a Top-rated seller can help you stay competitive and profitable in today's fast changing world of ecommerce. You will get the details on achieving Top-rated seller status and hear about the steps eBay takes to protect your business.
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Ready to take your eBay business to new levels, but not sure how? Find out about eBay Stores – what they are, how to build yours, and how to make the most of what Stores offer to market and merchandize your business.
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Come meet members of the Seller Protection team and learn how eBay helps to create a safe selling environment for our sellers, and how sellers can help themselves.
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| Next Level Selling |
| These courses are for those who are comfortable buying and selling on eBay, have used PayPal, and now want to learn how to get more out of eBay. Learn advanced strategies to help increase efficiency and automate processes, market your business to an even wider audience, and formalize your existing operations. |
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Get the answers you need to build a successful – and legal – business on eBay, in a fun, entertaining and fast-paced format.
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When does selling stop being a hobby and become a real business? Should I be collecting sales tax? How do I attract customers to my listings? How do I screen partners and vendors who will help me grow? These questions and more will be answered in a rapid-fire presentation that will help get part-time sellers ready to become full-time business owners.
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Explore the strategies that will help you define your brand to attract and retain Web 2.0 customers utilizing the latest search engine optimization (SEO) techniques and advanced tactics for connecting with customers through social media and eBay Stores.
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Learn about exciting opportunities in shipping solutions from eBay – eBay Managed Returns, Fast 'n Free, and other solutions to eliminate complexity and provide a better experience for you and for your customers.
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Find how to take advantage of the booming growth in the mobile industry by optimizing your website and using PayPal. We'll show you how to leverage PayPal Here to accept payments in person so that you can sell your items at trade shows, conventions, or from your own home.
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Customers are expected to spend $10 billion on eBay this year using mobile technology. Find out what you can do to get your share of those sales and what tools are out there that can help you take your business with you wherever you go.
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| Workshops |
| Ready to get some hands-on training? We'll explore the latest tools and techniques to improve your eBay selling operations. If you have a laptop or tablet, please bring it. There will be a limited number of classroom-style seats for those who want to explore along with the presenter! |
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Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, YouTube... it seems there are more ways to connect with customers every day. If it's all new to you, this workshop will help get you connected to social media and provide you with some of the basics for how social media can help your business.
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It's no secret that great photos can set you apart from your competition. This workshop will highlight proper techniques, use of camera settings, and how to set up lighting and backgrounds to improve the photos in your listings.
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This comprehensive course will show you how to get the most out of eBay Stores' branding and customization tools, as well as effectively manage your eBay Store and Store Inventory listings.
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| Insights & Ideas |
| We'll tap into the expertise of the eBay Community with three special panels that will explore the buying and selling experience, as well as how the rapidly changing worlds of Social and Mobile Commerce might offer even greater opportunities for online sellers. |
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What do buyers want when they shop online? Find out directly from some top buyers as they talk about what triggers make them decide to make a purchase.
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Griff will moderate a panel of sellers as they share their "outside the box" ideas and tips for finding innovative ways to source inventory, selling efficiently and effectively, and delivering great customer service.
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Social media is changing how commerce takes place. Explore some of the tactics that have worked for sellers and learn how to make social media a part of your eBay business strategy.
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If you sell Fashion, Electronics, Motors, or Collectibles, you'll want to join us for a conversation with the eBay leaders of each of these categories as they give an insider's look at the latest trends and innovations in these areas.
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