eBay Business Roadshow Comes to Salford on 26th and 27th May

eBay is launching a new programme to help small businesses in the UK by offering training and support. The eBay Business Roadshow will visit 12 cities and towns in the next 12 months and expects to reach thousands of small businesses by the end of March of next year.

eBay will spend over £1m to train small businesses and is offering the programme in partnership with Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Britain and British Chambers of Commerce.

Small businesses attending each of the 12 regional Roadshows will be exclusively invited to apply for grants and support packages from eBay, the total value of which amounts to £1 million. This will be made up of two parts, with up to £250,000 available as grants, and up to £750,000 available as ‘Start and Scale Packages’ to support small businesses to set up and grow through eBay. Each winner will also get 1-2-1 mentoring with an eBay ambassador, over the course of one year, to help them accelerate growth.

The eBay Business Roadshow comes to Salford on 26th and 27th May. With two half days of tailored content, expert panels, community networking and more – make sure to register today to claim your place. Register here.

What to expect

Grant opportunities

As part of the eBay commitment to small businesses like yours, eBay will be giving £1,000 grants to sellers in each of the 12 cities they are visiting

Networking opportunities and business inspiration

• There are several sessions where you will be able to network with other businesses from the region. Expect snacks, lunch, nibbles, and free drinks over the two days.
• There will be several seller panels held as well, where you will be able to hear from local small business owners about how they’ve started and scaled their businesses.

Expert led sessions

Whether you are just starting out or advancing your business online – get tips and tricks from a pool of eBay experts and special guests. Here is a taster of some of the sessions:

• Starting and scaling on eBay: Hear from experts at eBay about top tips and guidance on how to grow your eBay business. These sessions will cover everything from starting on eBay, to using advanced tools like coded coupons to grow your business, to how you can use eBay programs like eBay Fulfilment to scale your business.
• How to Overcome and Recover: Michelle Ovens CBE, Founder of Small Business Britain will take you through a rapid guide to how to get your business back up and thriving again post Pandemic.
• Seller Panel – How We Did It: Expect stories, inspiration, and insight into how five guest business-owners have established and grown their businesses.

Book a slot with one of eBay’s support agents to answer any questions or give personalised advice on boosting your online business.

The full agenda for the two days is below:

Register your place here.