eBay and PayPal to participate in Australian MoneySmart Week

MoneySmart Week (2-8 September 2012) is designed to encourage Australians to take a close look at their everyday money management.
PayPal participating in Victorian Small Business Festival

As part of Victoria’s small business festival, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) will host an e-commerce seminar for retailers, Creating Success Online, this week (August 29), which will include a presentation from PayPal.
eBay Representing You at the RNC & DNC

As the U.S. Presidential election approaches, so do the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. eBay Inc. Government Relations has traditionally had a small presence at the National Conventions on behalf of all eBay Inc. customers.
Pioneering Research on eBay Trade Flows: Finding Economic Growth Opportunities

Over the years, eBay Inc. has created global trading opportunities for smart businesses of all sizes seeking to build international sales channels to customers beyond their home turf.
eBay Inc. represented at 2012 Ticket Summit

Dusty Brighton, Director of Government Relations, recently spoke on a panel at the 2012 Ticket Summit.
eBay Small Business hosts local Congressman to Discuss Internet Sales Taxes

On August 22nd, eBay small business seller Concept Electronics hosted their local U.S. House Representative, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), at their facility.
NBA and Ticketmaster Announce New Ticket Sales Site

Earlier this week the NBA joined forces with Ticketmaster to create a new website that will encompass all NBA ticket sales, including ticket resale by fans.
EU App Opens For Less Prescriptive Consumer Rights Obligations

Mobile is a game changer for everyone. eBay Inc.’s suite of mobile applications puts our business partners storefront in the pockets of millions of consumers around the world allowing them to compare prices also across local stores, pay for an item, reserve it for in-store pickup or order delivery.
Weigh In on Debate Club

Earlier this week, U.S. News and World Report launched an article that outlines the debate over whether retailers should be required to collect and remit sales taxes for items they sell to out-of-state buyers.  The article asks readers to weigh in on different viewpoints by voting it up or down to indicate whether readers agree or disagree with the different arguments around this issue.
Chicago Think Tank Expels Internet Sales Tax Myths

Last month, a Chicago-based think tank, Heartland Institute, published a memo outlining the “myths” that are circulating regarding Internet sales taxes.