 |
|
 |
FREE Business banking forever With Abbey you can enjoy free day-to-day business banking, forever! Call us now on 0800 085 3099 or click here to find out how. |
eBay cuts charges to attract more fixed-price sales |   |
Online auction giant eBay has announced a cut in the cost of listing products to sell online, from 24th September 2008.
The costs of listing fixed price goods for sale will be cut dramatically. The charges for upfront listings will be reduced, with additional fees only applicable when a product has actually been sold. eBay expects that the majority of sellers will see their overall fees come down as a result.
According to company figures, "buy it now" sales now account for 43% of the company's total sales, suggesting that eBay is evolving into more of a sales "marketplace" than simply an auction site.
The company expects fixed-price sales to become the main part of its business model within 2 years - perhaps a sign that eBay intends to take on more traditional online retailers such as Amazon.
In addition to the reduction in fixed-price initial listing fees, such listings will also be made more prominent on the site, and merchants will no longer have to pay a fee for uploading photos of their products.
A new search engine will also make it easier for customers to access fixed-price goods.
If you use eBay UK for your small business, you can read the full price change details here.
Posted August 22, 2008
- For essential business liability and PI insurance cover, visit Hiscox
- You can set up a Limited Company online right away via our partner - Duport
- Find an insurance policy perfectly tailored to your business with Insurantz
- Compare business insurance quotes with Coverzones.com
- For 2 Years Free Banking, try Alliance and Leicester
[August 22, 2008] Online auction giant eBay has announced a cut in the cost of listing products to sell online, from 24th September 2008.
[May 13, 2008] The best way to run a successful business on eBay is to find a niche with a limited supply and make the most of the sales platform. Here are some essential tips for eBay startups.
[April 22, 2008] Some eBay sellers are threatening to boycott the auction site in protest against fee increases and a change of rules which they feel will favour big businesses.
[January 2, 2008] How to run a serious eBay business - market research, good supply, pricing and marketing are all essential. To succeed online, you should treat your eBay business the same as if you were running any other type of small business.
[June 13, 2007] How to add value to your online business by using the powers of eBay.
[March 30, 2007] Website Payments Pro is a new product that helps UK businesses of any size to accept online payments conveniently, cost-effectively and securely.
[February 19, 2007] Given the exponential growth of eBay and other auction sites, HM Revenue & Customs have taken note and have published a tax guide for "e-traders".
[December 8, 2006] If you plan to make a fortune as a hotshot eBay trader you can help yourself considerably by following a few golden rules.
[November 14, 2006] Bytestart will be hosting a Webchat with PayPal's head of Merchant Services on Weds 15th, so if you have any questions about online payment processing for your business site, visit our Webchat page.
[October 2, 2006] Following on from its successful launch in the US, eBay is to launch its eBay Express website in the UK. The company claims the site will offer small businesses a hassle-free and credible route to market.
[September 29, 2006] When it comes to selling on eBay, if you can stimulate competition between two or more bidders you'll see the value of the item you're selling multiply many times over.
[September 1, 2006] Although most eBay sellers shy from asking for money or an immediate order, it remains the best way to maximise profits in the shortest possible time.
[July 14, 2006] eBay is adding a new service for online traders which will let sellers add Skype functions including free internet voice calls and instant messaging to their listings across a range of categories.
[July 7, 2006] eBay UK has announced the launch of a new service later this year, aimed at helping small businesses compete with larger online and offline stores.
[June 15, 2006] As our fascination with everything eBay-related continues, the Government has revealed that HMRC has enlisted the help of a robot in its efforts to cut down on eBay seller tax dodgers.
| Our Partners |
|
Hiscox Office Insurance Instant Online Quotation |
|
Compare Quotes With Coverzones.com |
|
Form a Limited Company Complete Online Service |
| Business Insurance Get Essential Cover |
| 2 Years FREE Banking Alliance & Leicester |
|
Free Day-to-Day Banking Abbey - 0800 085 3099 |
|
New Client Worries? Online Company Checking |
|
Public Liability Cover Are You Insured? |
| Key Services |
|
Fixed Fee Accounting Award winning service |
|
£20 Free Postage & 30 Day No Ties Trial |
|
Virtual Office Service For full details click here. |
| Cashflow Problems? Try Invoice Financing |
|
Phone and Broadband Great deals for business |
Click here for Essential Business Insurance cover via our partner, Hiscox.
|
FREE Newsfeeds RSS + Free business headlines to display on your site - here. |
Business Plans :: Start A Business :: IR35 :: Business News :: Sole Trader :: Company Formation :: Public Liability Insurance :: Start Up Guide
Professional Indemnity Insurance :: Business Bank Accounts :: Limited Company :: Business Insurance :: IT Contractors :: Tax Rates :: VAT :: Self Employed
©Bytestart Limited 2005-2008 :: All Rights Reserved :: 'The Small Business & Start-Up Portal' :: Terms of Use :: Site List :: RSS & Site Feeds
Business Insurance, Business Bank Accounts, Public Liability Insurance, Professional Indemnity, Startups, Limited Company, Sole Trader
