During a roundtable event earlier this year with eBay executives, eBay small businesses and officials from the U.S. Department of Commerce, U. S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and eBay Inc. CEO John Donahoe announced a partnership for U.S.
In March, activity around the Marketplace Fairness Act (MFA) picked up in the U.S. House of Representatives, as the House Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), held a hearing entitled Exploring Alternative Solutions On The Internet Sales Tax Issue.
Last month, 43 technology-enabled small businesses from 38 states converged on Washington, DC for the 9th Annual U.S. of eBay Advocacy Day. Hosted by the eBay Inc. Government Relations team, the event brings together eBay and PayPal small businesses from all across the country to share their stories with their Members of Congress and advocate on public policy issues that impact their businesses. This year’s participants met with 110 U.S.
Last week, Brian Bieron, Executive Director of eBay Inc.’s Public Policy Lab, joined industry leaders and policymakers at the Global Supply Chain Summit in Washington DC.
The McClellan family started Hardware Sales, formerly Powder Sales, in 1962, specializing in sales of dynamite to loggers, miners, and road builders. In 1971, the owners expanded the business and moved across the street, changing the name to Hardware Sales. This family-owned and operated business became an integral part of its small Washington state community as the one-stop hardware store. Through the years, the business grew, gaining recognition by providing personalized customer service and fair prices.
Ben’s career in the music industry began in 2003 after graduating from the University of Miami with a degree in music business. He moved to Vermont where he and his current business partner managed a voice over demo production company. In 2010 while watching the sunset at Yosemite National Park and contemplating the next step in life, Ben and his business partner decided to start a Vintage Guitar shop. They joined in with Ben’s brother who had been buying and selling guitars on the side for a few years.
In 2000, Steve Acree was a college graduate, waiting tables, and still trying to decide what he wanted to do with his life. He decided to start selling some speaker parts on eBay to make some extra money on the side. However his sales began to grow. Steve realized that he could turn this extra cash into a business that provided quality products at a fraction of traditional retail prices.
David Lahme started his career in media and advertising sales before diving into the computer industry. He joined a national value added reseller, as a National Account Executive selling technology products and integrated services such as eCommerce platforms. His successful sales career and leadership led David to be recruited to join a business-to-business software company, where he served as the Director of Sales. David often found himself getting involved with strategic initiatives such as policies and procedures, and identifying new markets. yet David wanted more.