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24 ways to start: The hunger of a real start?

24 ways to start: The hunger of a real start?

In December I was invited to write a blog post for a site called "24 Ways to Start". A sort of advent calendar for entrepreneurs. Here's what I wrote: My first start-up was eBay.co.uk way back in 1999. eBay was already a public company and also profitable. International expansion was eBay’s ... Read more »
Selling unwanted Christmas presents on eBay

Selling unwanted Christmas presents on eBay

You know what it’s like. There’s usually a gift under the tree for you that you don’t really want. The thought was a good one but it didn’t hit the spot. Now it’s gathering dust somewhere. Here’s an idea. Why not just flog that little something on eBay? Transform that present into ... Read more »
Have you checked out eBay’s Online Business Forum?

Have you checked out eBay’s Online Business Forum?

eBay established something called the Online Business Forum last year. I’m the Editor. I take a fee from eBay but I’m a totally independent curator and moderator of a really exciting new space. I’m not sure I ever thought I’d ever work for eBay again but this was a fun way to get involved ... Read more »
eBay and the VAT hike: tips for sellers

eBay and the VAT hike: tips for sellers

The latest from eBay’s Online Business Index. A survey of more than 600 VAT-registered business selling online, shows that nearly a quarter (24%) of online businesses will absorb the whole cost of the VAT hike to avoid stunting consumer demand, a further 39% will avoid passing on the whole cost. ... Read more »