Each year since 2003 eBay has held a 3-day event where its community of buyers and sellers can mix with people on the other side of the monitor. Industry experts and exhibitors get together with the eBay Community to swap stories and ideas on how to achieve greater success in their businesses. It's also one of the best networking forums an eBayer can find. Besides all that, there are several levels of seminars, panels, and computer labs to educate attendees. Education Specialists meet and discuss techniques related to teaching others how to use eBay.
This year eBay Live! is in Boston from June 14-16 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC).
View the latest on eBay Live! at: http://www.ebay.com/ebaylive Registration opens in February.
Click here to see a flash video of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
When in Boston...
Once you've registered, you'll be able to log onto the eBay Live! site and read information about the classes. You'll be able to build your own curriculum from the classes available. You'll notice that classes are grouped according to your skill level on eBay. You should choose classes which will help you in areas where you think you need to grow, such as photography, creating an About Me page, writing good titles and descriptions, blogging, running an eBay Store, Turbo Lister, International selling, and much more. Of course you'll want to choose with an eye on your future and consider where you want your eBay business to go.
There will once again be a large exhibition hall featuring vendors and industry experts. You'll see sourcing companies, drop shippers, many companies offering helpful tools to help you in your business, the US Postal Service, UPS, and a booth for nearly every eBay category including eBay Motors.
Things to Bring to eBay Live! 2007
You'll be doing a lot of walking, collecting pins, flyers, literature and possibly heavier items such as books. Being on your feet all day can be exhausting. Here are some things you should bring to make the day more comfortable:
- comfortable shoes
- fold-up cart for carrying "stuff"
- a camera
- print out your class itinerary and bring it! (It will likely not be available to print at the event.)
- bring an empty piece of luggage to carry souvenirs and the "stuff" you pick up at eBay Live!
Don't forget that eBay Live is one of the best networking events an eBayer can find. Where else will you get to talk face to face with your favorite authors, owners of services you use, and eBay employees? You can accomplish a lot by really spending time and meeting the different people who have really come to see you! Vendors pay a pretty penny to show at eBay Live! They want to know what you think, and they want to show you what they have to offer. Besides that, you'll meet other members of the community. SO be prepared. You'll want to be well stocked with:
- Your business cards
- a notebook and pen
Getting Around Boston
Boston is a great city full of history and fun places to visit. It's not difficult to navigate either. They have taxis of course, and also a great mass transit system which will take you to eBay Live.
I am putting together some info on lodging, transportation, restaurants, and sight-seeing which will appear on these pages very soon. Please come back for a visit for the latest.
To begin, take a look at hotels surrounding the BCEC. eBay Live! dates are June 14-16.
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