Small Business 2.0 announces new speakers

September 11, 2008

Small Business 2.0, London, October 11th 2008

Small Business 2.0 has announced an updated programme including speakers from eBay, Microsoft, Get Safe Online and Easily.co.uk. The London event on 11th October 2008 is for small businesses, including eBay sellers, that want to get more from the internet.

  • Richard Ambrose and Rafael Orta from eBay UK are talking about recent changes to the marketplace and answering your questions.

  • Cedric Chambaz from Microsoft demystifies search engine marketing and the Microsoft team will showcase the tools they have to make the internet easy for small businesses.
  • Tony Neate, Managing Director of Get Safe Online (a government supported online safety initiative) will be showing you how to keep your business safe on the internet.

Check out the full programme and see who else is exhibiting. Other exhibitors and speakers include Frooition, Channel Advisor, BT Tradespace and Royal Mail.

A little bird tells me that there are still a few free tickets up for grabs to Tamebay readers. Simply enter the code ‘TAMEBAY08′ on the registration page for your freebie. See you there ;-)

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Free tickets to Small Business 2.0 for TameBay readers

September 2, 2008

Small Business 2.0, London, October 11th 2008 Small Business 2.0 is a unique event aimed at small businesses who want to get more from the web. If you’re an eBay seller who wants to diversify your operations and sell more on marketplaces such as Amazon, set up a winning website that can process orders and take payments, or explore marketing opportunities with search engines such as Google then there will be speakers and exhibitors of interest to you.

Check out the full schedule of events and speakers on their site.

Tamebay has managed to bag 25 free tickets. Just enter the Promotion Code TAMEBAY08 when you order a ticket and you won’t be charged. First come, first served.

And don’t forget, Chris and I, Dan Wilson and other Tamebay readers will be gathering for a nourishing ale after the event in a nearby hostelry, so it’ll also be a great opportunity to catch up.

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Beat the credit crunch with Small Business 2.0

August 14, 2008

Small Business 2.0, London, October 11th 2008If you want to expand your online selling beyond eBay, need imaginative ideas to survice the credit crunch, or you’re just missing see friends at eBay Universities this year, you’re going to be interested in Small Business 2.0, a one day event being held this October.

I spoke to Dan Wilson, ex-eBay community manager, blogger and chum of TameBay, who’s organising the event. Dan told me, “I’m putting together the speaking programme and thinking very hard about how we ensure that people who attend get the most out of the day and, most importantly, value for money. With a recession almost certainly around the corner, it’s important that people understand that ecommerce is forecast to grow year on year to 2012.” It’s an opportunity not to be missed.

Who should be at SB2.0? Is it just for eBay traders? No, says Dan: “we’ll obviously be taking a look at eBay and what it has to offer, it remains one of the great ecommerce opportunities for every small business in Britain. But a lot of established eBay traders want to diversify. So we’ll be looking at Amazon, Google, establishing your own website and online marketing. I’m also thinking about small businesses that have a website, selling goods or services, and who want a bit more out of the web. So anyone interested in improving their website, advertising on search engines or plugging into social networks will be catered for.” And of course, those who don’t have any web presence at all can find out just where they need to start.

Even those famously cynical about the value of eBay events are being provided for. Dan says, “if Northumbrian wants a free ticket, he can have one on me, and I’ll even buy him a pint of Deuchars afterwards. Out of my own pocket.” How could North resist? ;-) The rest of us will naturally be popping over the road for a drinkie or three afterwards too.

The event’s being sponsored by Royal Mail, who will be showcasing their latest products designed specifically for small businesses operating online, and by BT Tradespace, perhaps best described as “like Facebook only with business, not zombies” - it’s well worth checking out if you’re not already on there. PayPal, ChannelAdvisor, Frooition and others will be there: new exhibitors will be announced over the next few weeks, so keep an eye on the website.

Small Business 2.0 will being held at the New Connaught Rooms near Covent Garden in London on Saturday 11th October, and you can book your ticket through www.smallbusiness20.co.uk.

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One for WordPress bloggers

June 26, 2008

This post was written in June 2008; specific information contained within it may be out of date.

Excuse me while I’m a little bit off-topic, but I know a few people round here are running their own WordPress blogs. If you would like to join me for a beer and a curry learn more about the world’s best blogging system, you could do worse than attend WordCamp UK. It’s in Birmingham, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July, at The Studio. The content is shaping up to be rather interesting, and tickets are now on sale.

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Small Business 2.0 unleashes the power of the web

June 23, 2008

This post was written in June 2008; specific information contained within it may be out of date.

small business 2.0If you missed eBay Live and you’re missing eBay Universities, which have been cancelled in the UK this year, here’s a great idea: Small Business 2.0 is designed to help small businesses exploit the power of the internet, whether that’s trading on eBay or their own website, using blogs, podcasts and Facebook to build community, or boosting the bottom line with safe electronic payments. If I have one problem with the programme, it’s that I want to go to all of it!

It’s being run by The Conference People who made eBay’s UK universities such a success. This really is a must-go-to for any eBay seller looking to expand their business beyond just eBay, or any offline small business owner looking to harness the power of the internet for their business. Small Business 2.0 takes place in London on 11th October: see you there!

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