Small businesses in Bristol are invited to eBay's Business Roadshow

In 2022, eBay launched a program to help small businesses in the UK by offering training and support. Throughout the year, eBay hit road and toured across different regional cities, meeting with hundreds of small businesses. To kick-start 2023, next up is Bristol!

eBay will spend over £1m to train small businesses and is offering the program in partnership with Small Business Britain and British Chambers of Commerce.  

Small businesses attending each of the 12 regional Roadshows will be exclusively invited to apply for grants and support packages from eBay, the total value of which amounts to £1 million. This will be made up of two parts, with up to £250,000 available as grants, and up to £750,000 available as ‘Start and Scale Packages’ to support small businesses to set up and grow through eBay. Each winner will also get 1-2-1 mentoring with an eBay ambassador, over the course of one year, to help them accelerate growth. 

It’s only a few days before the eBay Business Roadshow comes to Bristol. With a jam-packed day of tailored content, expert panels, community networking and more – make sure to register today to claim your place. Register here.

Where and When

The event will take place on Thursday 12 January 2023, 10am – 6pm. Registrations start from 9:30am – 10am. It will be held at Ashton Gate Stadium (VIP 2 Entrance) Ashton Gate Rd, Bristol, BS3 2EJ. Come along for the whole day or drop in at a time that suits your schedule.

What to expect 

Grant opportunities 

• As part of the eBay commitment to small businesses like yours, eBay will be giving £1,000 grants to sellers in each of the 12 cities they are visiting. 

Networking opportunities and business inspiration 

• There are several sessions where you will be able to network with other businesses from the region. Snacks, lunch, nibbles, and free drinks will be provided during the event.  
• There will be a great seller panel, where you will be able to hear from local small business owners about how they’ve started and scaled their businesses.

Expert-led sessions 

Whether you are just starting out or advancing your business online – get tips and tricks from our pool of eBay experts and special guests. Here is a taster of some of our sessions: 

• Starting and scaling on eBay: Hear from experts and senior managers from eBay UK about top tips and guidance on how to grow your eBay business. These sessions will cover everything from the brand-new Start-up Scale-up programme, a 1:1 programme that pairs a marketplace advisor with an eBay business, as well as eBay fulfilment, listing optimisation, Seller Hub tools and more.
• Sustainability basics for Small Businesses:  Adam Bastock from Small99 will take you on a masterclass in everything you need to start and supercharge your business on its sustainability journey.  
• Building The Right Foundations on eBay: Hear from the Director of SMBs, Sarah Bryant, on the must-have foundations of your eBay store. She'll cover everything from what makes the perfect listing, to how to stand out when buyers search for your products. Learn also how to use Terapeak to do product research, and all about the tools at your disposal in Seller Hub.
• Small Business Seller Panel – How We Did It: Starting a business can be a lonely journey—but it doesn’t have to be. Hosted by Michelle Ovens, Founder of Small Business Britain, hear stories of survival, resilience, and growth from a panel of inspiring business-owners who have established and grown their businesses. As they share their expertise and tips on growing a business, this is one session where everyone will take something away from, regardless of where you are on your entrepreneurial journey.  This panel line up will also feature Emma Carter, Head of Membership at Business West. 
• Supports and Grants Announcement: More information on how roadshow attendees can apply for cash grants and support packages to boost their businesses will also be revealed as a part of the Small Business Seller panel