eBay supports millions of small businesses and entrepreneurs 

Americans across the country rely on eBay to launch and grow their businesses.

Issues

Our Policy Issues

We advocate for policies that empower small businesses to thrive.

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Driving Small Business Success

Behind the 2 billion listings live on eBay at any given moment are millions of U.S. small businesses and entrepreneurs that rely on the online marketplace to reach customers across the nation and around the world.

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Ensuring Small Businesses Benefit from the AI Revolution

eBay is innovating to level the playing field for small businesses. 

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Empowering Small Business Trade 

eBay advocates for policies that provide American small businesses access to global markets, so they can grow and thrive.

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Promoting Recommerce 

eBay is a proud leader in promoting the circular economy. 

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Protecting Buyers and Sellers

eBay has invested billions of dollars in technology and programs to create a safe and reliable service for users.

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Safeguarding Consumer Privacy

eBay is dedicated to adhering to the highest data privacy standards.

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Preventing Counterfeits and Other Illicit Items

Counterfeit trade is a widespread problem, costing the economy more than $500 billion each year, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce website.

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Fighting Organized Retail Crime

eBay collaborates with retailers and law enforcement agencies across the country to disrupt and prevent organized retail crime.

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Keeping the U.S. Postal Service Affordable and Accessible

eBay supports policies that ensure small businesses — including those in rural areas — have continued access to Postal Service and the services it provides.

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Our Impact

Our trusted platform helps Americans launch and grow their businesses, reach customers around the world, and achieve their dreams.

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70 %

 of eBay items are sold by small businesses.

43 %

of eBay sellers live in rural communities or small towns.

56 %

of eBay-enabled small businesses reach customers in four or more continents.

40 %

of eBay's gross merchandise volume comes from recommerce.

Blogs

Blogs

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April 27, 2026

eBay Publishes New Spain Small Business Export Report

Digitalisation and trade promoting growth and resilience

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February 23, 2026

eBay is Expanding Export Opportunities for Poland’s Small Businesses

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December 19, 2025

The Recommerce Revolution: Why Consumers are Embracing Previously Loved Goods

Affordability and sustainability are some of the top reasons, according to eBay’s latest Recommerce Report 

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Reports

Learn more about our commitment to safeguarding our marketplace, the benefits of the recommerce economy and more in our reports.

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