Melissa Crook launched her vinyl business to support her family while still maintaining the flexibility to care for them.

Gina Foster made her daughter a bed sheet that would not pop off the mattress at camp -- and pretty soon, everyone wanted one. That's when Mattress Pocket® ("the sheet that won't pop off") was born. After selling at small shows and fairs, Gina turned to eBay, growing her business globally and bringing economic opportunity to her small Oklahoma town.

Denise was able to expand her father’s snowmobile parts business and increase revenue in the off-season by selling on eBay.

Katy left her traditional 9-to-5 job to pursue a career in small business consulting, but found her true calling on eBay. A Boutique For Him specializes in used and new men's clothing with a focus on streetwear, both current and vintage.

After immigrating to the U.S., Shazia used passion and hard work to build an online business from the ground up. With a drive for meeting customer's needs and continuing to grow her business, Shazia is the example of a true American dream.

For Justin Meunier, coin collecting was a long-time hobby and part-time business. Today, the company sells unique and rare coins to buyers all around the world.