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eBay Notes: June 2009

eBay Notes: June 2009

Every now and again I get asked to comment on eBay and ecommerce. A request a few weeks ago, resulted in a quote in The Independent. But as ever, I submitted much more than was used. So here is the Q and A in full: Has it become easier or harder to make money on eBay now it has become so ... Read more »
Ada Lovelace Day: Meg Whitman

Ada Lovelace Day: Meg Whitman

Meg Whitman was the CEO and President of eBay from 1998 to 2008 and is now pursuing a bid for the Governorship of California. She led one of the biggest technology-based companies in the world, taking it from start-up to global dominance. In many ways she was the most powerful woman in Silicon ... Read more »
If Meg Whitman runs California like eBay...

If Meg Whitman runs California like eBay…

Meg Whitman announced today that she's seeking the Republican nomination in the 2010 California Gubernatorial election. A political ingénue, it's the first time she has sought public office but she has a distinguished business career behind her. Most notably as eBay CEO for the decade that saw it ... Read more »
eBay in 2009: Boom or Bust?

eBay in 2009: Boom or Bust?

Shouldn't eBay be recession-proof? eBay in Germany has been a phenomenal success over the past decade and for much of that time DE was in actual recession or not enjoying growth like the US and UK. (It's a shame the team that made that happen have been let go because I'm sure there were lessons to ... Read more »
Some eBay Links... Christmas 2008, 2009 Predictions

Some eBay Links… Christmas 2008, 2009 Predictions

Here's some stuff I've been reading: The fourth quarter is critical for eBay. Rather like Woolworths that apparently used to make 90% of it's profits in December, 'the holiday season' is vital. It looks like eBay hasn't had the Q4 it must have hoped for. But we shan't know for sure until the ... Read more »
Home Truths for eBay Sellers

Home Truths for eBay Sellers

Everyone loves a whinge. Hell, I'd list it as a hobby in Who's Who if I was illustrious enough. And it would be just that: a hobby: not business. But, and I'm willing to take the flak here, there is a cohort of eBay sellers who are in the business of complaining and they outclass even the ... Read more »