Very exciting news from The Conference People . We are delighted to announce that following on from our 4 years of succesful eBay University events, we have created our own event that can be considered the big brother of eBay University , called Small Business 2.0 , on Saturday 11th October 2008.

Here’s what its all about:

Whether you’re a sophisticated net user or a complete novice Small Business 2.0 can help you make a net gain from search engine optimisation, internet marketing, ecommerce and online payments.

Invest just one day and learn how you can unleash the power of the web.

Promote your business cost effectively using search engines, banner advertising and affiliate programmes.
Get tips and advice from expert professionals about improving your website and giving it that critical edge in the world wide web.
Understand and profit from Google, eBay and Amazon.
Employ the power of blogs in communicating your marketing message.
Learn about social networks and what these communities can do for you.
Streamline your eBay operations.
Expand into other marketplaces and even find out how you can set up your own webstore.
Small Business 2.0 is THE event for every small business that knows the future is now. Join industry experts, service providers, inspiring speakers, a whole host of exhibitors and get to grips with what the web can do for your business.

We already have some wonderful speakers and exhibitors lined up including Channel Advisor, Frooition and Tradebox .

We’re also announcing some exciting speakers in the next few days from eBay, PayPal, Google, Channel Advisor, BT Tradespace, Frooition and our Title Sponsors who we will be making public very shortly.

In addition, we are working with our old friend, doyen of eBay and online community specialist Dan Wilson. Dan is currently putting the final touches on the programme and attracting some great speakers. If you dont know him, Dan is the former Community Manager at eBay UK, he’s also the author of the best selling guide to eBay Make Money on eBay UK and jolly good conference speaker to boot, so well worth coming along to see and hear Dan.

Our Venue Finding team have found us the ideal venue for this inaugural event, the New Connaught Rooms which has been recently renovated and is looking fantastic. the New Connaught Rooms is located in between Covent Garden and Holborn in Central London, so a great venue and location. Thank you Venue Finding team!

Well worth visiting the site if you are a small business, eBay enthusiast or eBay wannabe. www.smallbusiness20.co.uk . Hope to see you at the event.