Get your eBay business Up and Running
For 25 years, small business have helped power eBay's success. We're here to help power yours.
If you are a smaller, individual seller, please browse our selling basics to get started..
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We want to make growing your business online as easy as possible
by offering new small businesses special benefits and discounts. Register as a new Canadian business seller and you will receive hands-on guidance to get the most of eBay's global marketplace.
One-on-one onboarding support
to help you set your online store up for success
Access to free webinars
masterminds, and other exclusive seller content
A $35 coupon
for eBay Branded Shipping supplies
Powerful selling tools and insights
to help optimize your sales
Access to eBay's 180+ million buyers
in a trusted global marketplace
No listing fees on up to 200 listing / month.
* Pay fees only when your item is sold.
Below you'll find more information on selling with eBay and how to access our special offer to small businesses!
Get started!
The Benefits of Selling on eBay
eBay is a partner, not a competitor. We succeed only when our sellers succeed and are committed to helping your business thrive with hands-on support and powerful tools.
Massive customer base.
Plug in and get your products seen by a global marketplace of 138M active buyers in 190 countries.
Mobile-friendly.
eBay's highly-rated app has been downloaded over 514 million times, and includes powerful tools for both buying and selling.
Variety of values.
While eBay is the home of secondhand treasures, 79% of items now sold on eBay are new and unused.
World-class tools.
Ship globally with ease, customize your promotions, or maximize the effectiveness of your listings with world-class infrastructure at your fingertips.
No bidding required.
With 90% of items listed at a fixed price, eBay allows you to pick the format that works for your business.
Hands-on support.
New small businesses who join through the Up & Running program access one-on-one virtual onboarding sessions to help scale the learning curve.
How to get started
Complete these steps to get your business up and running, and access our offer to new small businesses!
Step 1 | Register your account
Register for a new business account, with an address located in Canada, by selecting 'create a business account' on the registration page on ebay.ca or cafr.ebay.ca.
Connect a payment method, like PayPal, to your account. Learn more
Step 2 | Sign up for eBay Academy
Check your inbox for an exclusive link to our free, exclusive, self-guided course on the fundamentals of selling on eBay, from setting up your account to listing and shipping.
Step 3 | Get started
Once you’ve initiated Seller School, eBay will reach out to provide your coupon for branded shipping supplies.
Upon completing the Seller School course, you will also be eligible for a 90-day Basic Store trial and one-on-one onboarding session with an eBay expert.
Once you’ve completed eBay Academy, an eBay representative will contact you directly to provide a free 90-day Basic Store trial and the opportunity for a one-on-one session to go over any question you may have about ramping up your eBay sales.
Useful Resources to help you get started
After registering for an account, the materials below will help you get started online with eBay.
Setting Up Shop
Learn the basics with this step-by-step introduction to getting your eBay business up and running.
Listing
Create the best listings, from photos, keywords and more: best practices for listing on eBay.
Learn Helpful Shipping Tips
Save time and money with these helpful shipping tips.
Seller Hub
Learn how Seller Hub can help you drive your business. Watch these videos: Part 1 and Part 2.
Onsite Resources
Access further training, and get answers to your questions:
Community Board to network with peers and find tips.
Seller Centre to find articles about key eBay topics.
eBay Help for FAQs.
Learn and grow
Ready to start but need some help? These learning resources will get you going and growing in no time. Watch these how-to videos for introductions to the eBay selling essentials.
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