eBay Small Business Ambassador Network (SBAN)
Help lead policy efforts that impact your ability to sell and buy online
ApplyWith Membership Comes Privileges
Impact
SBAN allows you to make an impact in a variety of critical ways:
- Serve as a highly visible representative for thousands of Internet-enabled small businesses like yours
- Influence legislation that affects all of ecommerce
- Give elected officials a better understanding of how critical small business is to the local community and global economy
- Help shape eBay’s ongoing government relations efforts
Networking
This program offers a variety of unique networking opportunities:
- Connect with fellow SBAN members around the world
- Share best practices with other eBay sellers
- Learn about new ways to connect, including local meet up groups
- Meet eBay employees and senior executives to discuss your Internet-enabled business
Benefits
The SBAN program has a wide range of benefits for you and your business:
- Engage with legislators on issues that directly impact your business
- Be the first to receive eBay and ecommerce industry information
- Promote your business through official eBay channels
- Meet with eBay executives
Be a Member
Are you an active eBay seller? Interested in helping us shape ecommerce legislation? Enjoy interacting with a diverse group of people? If you answered yes, apply now.
ApplyThere are a wide range of participation activities for our SBAN members and you can choose your level of involvement. We understand your first priority is running your business, and our intention is to make every activity as easy as possible. eBay's dedicated SBAN coordinators will reach out with opportunities, and you can decide to participate on a case by case basis.
Activities may include:
- Writing a letter or email to your elected officials
- Calling your elected officials
- Signing an op-ed or Letter to the Editor for local or national media outlets
- Interviewing with local and national media outlets
- Conducting a facility tour of your warehouse or business for elected officials
- Attending or speaking at a roundtable or panel event
- Attending town halls or other public events
- Meeting senior eBay executives