eBay Announces Fifth Annual Up & Running Grants Recipients
eBay has announced the recipients of its fifth annual Up & Running Grants program, awarding $500,000 and technology stipends to 50 U.S. sellers. Each selected seller will receive $10,000, along with training and mentorship to help grow their businesses. Additionally, finalists will get a $500 stipend for essential business technology from eBay Refurbished.
The program received over 18,000 submissions, its largest and most diverse pool to date, with a 19% increase in early-stage entrepreneurs compared to last year. This emphasizes eBay's commitment to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurship. The grants cover various business categories, including collectibles, auto parts, sneakers, and electronics.
Since its establishment in 2020, the Up & Running Grants program has been part of eBay's mission to create economic opportunity and invest in small business growth. The company reports a 162% increase in grant applications this year, highlighting the program's growing importance for small business sellers on the platform.
eBay ha annunciato i destinatari del suo quinto programma annuale di sovvenzioni Up & Running, assegnando 500.000 dollari e fondi per la tecnologia a 50 venditori negli Stati Uniti. Ogni venditore selezionato riceverà 10.000 dollari, insieme a formazione e mentorship per aiutare a far crescere le proprie attività. Inoltre, i finalisti riceveranno un contributo di 500 dollari per tecnologie aziendali essenziali tramite eBay Refurbished.
Il programma ha ricevuto oltre 18.000 candidature, il suo pool più grande e diversificato fino ad oggi, con un aumento del 19% di imprenditori nelle fasi iniziali rispetto all'anno scorso. Ciò sottolinea l'impegno di eBay nel supportare le piccole imprese e l'imprenditorialità. Le sovvenzioni coprono varie categorie aziendali, tra cui collezionabili, ricambi auto, sneakers ed elettronica.
Dal suo avvio nel 2020, il programma di sovvenzioni Up & Running fa parte della missione di eBay di creare opportunità economiche e investire nella crescita delle piccole imprese. L'azienda riporta un aumento del 162% nelle domande di sovvenzione quest'anno, evidenziando l'importanza crescente del programma per i venditori di piccole imprese sulla piattaforma.
eBay ha anunciado los destinatarios de su quinto programa anual de subvenciones Up & Running, otorgando 500,000 dólares y estipendios de tecnología a 50 vendedores de EE. UU.. Cada vendedor seleccionado recibirá 10,000 dólares, junto con capacitación y mentoría para ayudar a hacer crecer sus negocios. Además, los finalistas recibirán un subsidio de 500 dólares para tecnología empresarial esencial a través de eBay Refurbished.
El programa recibió más de 18,000 postulaciones, su grupo más grande y diverso hasta la fecha, con un aumento del 19% en emprendedores en etapa temprana en comparación con el año pasado. Esto enfatiza el compromiso de eBay con el apoyo a las pequeñas empresas y el emprendimiento. Las subvenciones cubren varias categorías de negocio, incluyendo coleccionables, piezas de automóviles, zapatillas y electrónica.
Desde su creación en 2020, el programa de subvenciones Up & Running ha sido parte de la misión de eBay de crear oportunidades económicas e invertir en el crecimiento de pequeñas empresas. La compañía informa un aumento del 162% en las solicitudes de subvenciones este año, destacando la creciente importancia del programa para los vendedores de pequeñas empresas en la plataforma.
eBay는 다섯 번째 연례 Up & Running 보조금 프로그램의 수혜자를 발표했으며, 500,000 달러와 기술 보조금을 50명의 미국 판매자에게 수여했습니다. 선정된 각 판매자는 10,000 달러와 함께 비즈니스를 성장시키기 위한 교육 및 멘토링을 받게 됩니다. 또한, 최종 후보자에게는 eBay Refurbished를 통한 필수 비즈니스 기술을 위한 500달러 보조금이 제공됩니다.
이번 프로그램에는 18,000건 이상의 신청서가 접수되어 지금까지의 최다 및 다양성을 기록했으며, 작년 대비 초기 단계 기업가 수가 19% 증가했습니다. 이는 eBay가 중소기업과 기업가 정신을 지원하기 위한 의지를 강조합니다. 보조금은 수집품, 자동차 부품, 운동화 및 전자제품과 같은 다양한 비즈니스 범주를 포함합니다.
2020년 설립 이후, Up & Running 보조금 프로그램은 eBay의 경제적 기회를 창출하고 중소기업의 성장을 지원하겠다는 사명의 일환으로 진행되어 왔습니다. 회사는 올해 보조금 신청이 162% 증가했다고 보고하고 있으며, 이는 플랫폼에서 중소기업 판매자에게 있어 프로그램의 중요성이 커지고 있음을 강조합니다.
eBay a annoncé les destinataires de son cinquième programme annuel de subventions Up & Running, attribuant 500 000 dollars et des allocations technologiques à 50 vendeurs américains. Chaque vendeur sélectionné recevra 10 000 dollars, ainsi qu'une formation et un mentorat pour l'aider à développer son entreprise. De plus, les finalistes recevront une allocation de 500 dollars pour des technologies essentielles pour les affaires via eBay Refurbished.
Le programme a reçu plus de 18 000 candidatures, son plus grand et le plus diversifié à ce jour, avec une augmentation de 19% des entrepreneurs en phase de démarrage par rapport à l'année précédente. Cela souligne l'engagement d'eBay à soutenir les petites entreprises et l'entrepreneuriat. Les subventions couvrent différentes catégories d'entreprises, y compris les objets de collection, les pièces automobiles, les baskets et l'électronique.
Depuis sa création en 2020, le programme de subventions Up & Running fait partie de la mission d'eBay de créer des opportunités économiques et d'investir dans la croissance des petites entreprises. L'entreprise signale une augmentation de 162% des demandes de subventions cette année, mettant en évidence l'importance croissante du programme pour les vendeurs de petites entreprises sur la plateforme.
eBay hat die Empfänger seines fünften jährlichen Up & Running-Grants-Programms bekannt gegeben und 500.000 Dollar sowie Technologiestipendien an 50 US-Verkäufer vergeben. Jeder ausgewählte Verkäufer erhält 10.000 Dollar sowie Schulungen und Mentoring, um sein Unternehmen auszubauen. Darüber hinaus erhalten die Finalisten ein 500-Dollar-Stipendium für wesentliche Geschäftstechnologien von eBay Refurbished.
Das Programm erhielt über 18.000 Bewerbungen, die bislang größte und vielfältigste Gruppe, mit einem 19%-Anstieg an Unternehmern in der frühen Phase im Vergleich zum Vorjahr. Dies betont eBays Engagement für die Unterstützung von Kleinunternehmen und Unternehmertum. Die Stipendien decken verschiedene Geschäftskategorien ab, einschließlich Sammlerstücke, Autoersatzteile, Sneakers und Elektronik.
Seit seiner Gründung im Jahr 2020 ist das Up & Running-Grants-Programm Teil von eBays Mission, wirtschaftliche Chancen zu schaffen und in das Wachstum von Kleinunternehmen zu investieren. Das Unternehmen meldet einen 162%-Anstieg der Stipendienanträge in diesem Jahr, was die wachsende Bedeutung des Programms für Kleinunternehmer auf der Plattform unterstreicht.
- eBay is investing $500,000 in small business growth through grants
- 50 U.S. sellers each receive $10,000 plus training and mentorship
- 19% increase in early-stage entrepreneur applicants compared to last year
- 162% increase in Up & Running Grant applications
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eBay awards
This year, eBay selected 50 U.S. sellers to each receive
eBay received its largest and most diverse pool of Up & Running applicants to date, with over 18,000 submissions. Additionally, this year's candidates included
"Entrepreneurship is at the heart of eBay. We have always been committed to empowering small business owners and providing the tools they need to be successful," said Dawn Block, VP & GM, U.S. Market & Global Selling, eBay, eBay
Meet eBay's Class of 2024 Up & Running Grantees:
- Hawken Carlton, Carlton Carnivores,
Platteville, CO - Andrew Gunthorp, B&B Auto Parts,
LaGrange, IN - Taylor Fierro, Lethal Performance,
Ridgewood, NJ - Anthony Petitti, Verified Sneaks,
Ocala, FL - Kathryn Bucklin, 6bucks,
Avondale, AZ - Rickie Miller, Kriss Kross Wigs,
Long Beach, CA - Caitlin Nugent, Unaparts Inc,
Bethany, CT - Jennifer LaValle, Peg Hunted Treasures,
Jefferson, GA - Paula Johnson, Theroadnottaken1,
Marshalltown, IA - Danielle Merk, Fronitier Legacy LLC,
Maryville, IL - Dee Sweeney, Pink Streak Market,
Alexandria, KY - Christopher II Clegg, Cleggsclassics,
Herculaneum, MO - Amanda Rowland, KrazyKatCollections,
Charlotte, NC - Iuliana Jaloba, Ridalshop LLC,
Matthews, NC - Kimberly Blake, Sandwood Selections,
Grand Forks, ND - Kaylie Helwig, ThriftyMoves,
Akron, OH - Patricia Stephens, Trash_Pandas_Imporium,
Midwest City, OK - Tara Stine, Fuzzy Loops,
York, PA - Devon Wallis, Seek Optics,
Wilkes-Barre, PA - Tracey Inventor, Treasures4u2000,
Ardmore, PA - Adriana Rebicki Bamvakiades, ARBA Shop,
The Woodlands, TX - Gladis Diaz, Shinning Star X's Boutique,
Houston, TX - James Idell, Maridells,
Land O' Lakes, FL - Walter Roberts, The Buying Spot,
Macon, GA - Jonathan Copeland, Vino Club Vintage,
DeSoto, TX - Eduard Gutierrez, BoosterBuddyTCG,
Galveston, TX - Craig Kraut, Hype Stew Sneakers LLC,
Warren, MI - Kyung Kye, LikeNewGizmos,
Columbia Heights, MN - Yelena Roslaya, Art Play Design,
Vancouver, WA - Janeen Wagner, Stellarsell57,
Warden, WA - Peyton Williams, Peywill68,
Miami, FL - Sergey Polukhin, Selforfun,
Myrtle Beach, SC - Kevin Ludwig, South4thStreet,
Central Point, OR - Kayne Weaver, SoDak Surplus,
North Sioux City, SD - Habib Ur-Rehman, AbdAllahemart.Inc,
Elk Grove , CA - Melissa Philbrook, Melissa Philbrook Art,
Kelso, WA - Orlando Fernandez, Prime Medical Express,
Miami, FL - Katie Herres, Foragers Path,
New London, WI - Christopher Alas, Shop Uniquely,
Port Charlotte, FL - Enrique Gonzales, 1Swing Sports,
Rowlett, TX - Michael Lytle, Mike's Antiques Collectibles n More,
Weirton, WV - Randall Beatty, Drake279,
Steens, MS - Isaac Allen, Allen Arbitrage,
Augusta, ME - Andrew Fuke, Mad Finds Shop,
Lyndhurst, OH - Tony Vo, TheTvoShop,
Newark, CA - Alex Grecu, ACF Motorsports,
Gilbert, AZ - Simon Domfeh, f2 GROUP LLC,
Houston, TX - Jeremy Noble, Thermal Acquisitions,
Jackson, KY - Shoute Huang, Sealingtek Inc,
Walnut, CA - Virginia Charles, Vrod's Closet,
Pearland, TX
See the 2024 winners in this video HERE.
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