Tag: Ebay
Airtasker raises $33m to launch into the UK
Australia’s largest online jobs marketplace, Airtasker, has completed a $33 million funding round to bankroll the company’s first overseas foray, with an expansion into the UK. Airtasker had already been enjoying a milestone year, with the formation of strategic partnerships with IKEA and eBay plus the introduction of income protection insurance for its workers. The […]
Partnering with eBay means Sendle is a ‘very legitimate’ Australia Post competitor, says CEO
Sydney-based Parcel delivery startup Sendle has partnered with Ebay Australia to provide the ecommerce heavyweight’s 40,000 small to medium sellers with convenient, cost-effective logistics solutions. According to James Chin Moody, co-founder and CEO of Sendle, sellers that integrate their eBay accounts directly with Sendle gain free access to Sendle Premium and are able to instantly […]
Aussies browse in clicks but shop in mortar
The Australian shopping experience has evolved dramatically over the last decade. Emerging global high street outlets vie for space among newly expanded independent retailers as each offer unique products and services to towns and cities. At the same time, online retail has experienced a boom; widely adopted by business owners and shoppers alike. Despite the […]
Pictures speak louder than words: Pixc’s founder on role of great images in ecommerce
Succeeding in ecommerce goes beyond hawking one’s wares to an online audience. According to Holly Cardew, founder of Pixc, online retailers can increase their sales just by transforming standard product images into awesome ones. Launched in 2013, Pixc provides on-demand product image editing and optimisation to ecommerce stores. To ensure the process of managing and optimising product listings is […]
eBay’s glass ceiling: What one online retailer did to change his fortune
What does a military air traffic controller and an ecommerce guru have in common? Probably nothing – and that’s exactly why Nathan Hartnett gave up his post with the Royal Australian Air Force in 2007. Described by Nathan as “hours of boredom mingled with moments of terror,” his career as an air traffic controller wasn’t […]
Woolworths and eBay team up for delivery pick-ups
Woolworths Ltd and eBay have today announced a partnership that will allow eBay customers to pick up purchases at Woolworths and Big W stores.
Millions of eBay accounts hacked, users advised to change passwords
eBay has today admitted that its database of millions of users has been compromised in a cyber attack.
How to make money from your business clutter
You might have thousands of dollars in unused equipment lying around your office. Here’s how to turn it into cold hard cash.
eTailer? You must ensure customers are safe
For a business to have a successful relationship with consumers online, a certain level of trust must be established, especially if payments are involved. Here’s how to make your customers feel comfortable enough to hand over their credit card details.