I’d love to see more Canadian small businesses succeed globally in 2023, and I’m here to support them along that journey.
My message to entrepreneurs – You don’t have to be a large multinational to reach a global market. And you don’t need a degree in e-commerce or online marketing, either. Consider the Canadian small businesses on eBay, where 99% export to an average of 18 countries.
At eBay, we know that running a successful small business is more than a full-time job it demands a special mix of passion and resiliency. That’s why we partner with entrepreneurs to make it easy to move their products online so they can focus on keeping the business moving.
We offer small businesses powerful advertising tools and insights, virtual learning, and real-time advice. What’s more, we don’t own any inventory on the platform, and we never compete with sellers.
It’s been that way since the beginning when our founder delivered on his vision to create a trusted marketplace where everybody, not just big businesses, can sell things around the world. Nearly three decades on, it’s inspiring to see results from our recent global seller survey where 94% agree eBay is accessible to all and 72% strongly believe eBay wins when sellers win.
We want to help Canadian small businesses succeed because we believe it’s our duty. It’s in our DNA. We may be a tech company, but really, we’re about using technology to connect people.
If you have big ambitions for your small business, let 2023 be the year you go global, knowing eBay is here to support you every step of the way.
Rob Bigler
General Manager, eBay Canada
As General Manager of eBay Canada, Rob Bigler enables small businesses to stay local and sell global by connecting them to more than 135 million buyers in 190 countries. As a champion of Canadian small business, he is passionate about creating economic opportunity for businesses of all shapes and sizes through ecommerce.
As a business leader with global retail experience, Rob has held senior roles at Holt Renfrew, The Selfridges Group and Sears Canada. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Wharton as well as a MSc and BSc from Stanford University. In his spare time, Rob enjoys travelling and new adventures with his wife and four boys.
