Small Online Business Research

Conducting innovative research that supports sound ecommerce public policy.

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The eBay global marketplace sits at the nexus of technology and commerce, transforming the way goods are bought and sold. Our small online business research examines how globalization and technology empower small and medium-sized enterprises to participate in a more inclusive and robust economy.

EU Small Business Cross-Border Trade Report

This report showcases how small businesses in every EU Member State are using eBay to collectively export to over 130 million consumers in over two hundred countries and territories. Their export success dramatically exceeds that of traditional businesses, benefiting the individual companies, their local communities, and national economies by promoting growth and resilience. 

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