Training Testimonials

Every organisation that we have provided eBay training for has rebooked us, some of them several times.

"The eBay community in Northern Ireland is very important to us and we are delighted to have local eBayer Michael Hughes involved in the roll out of the eBay Ireland Academy in the North. These one day seminars are a great opportunity for anyone thinking of clearing out their homes to make money or even for individuals wishing to start a full time business online to learn first hand how to successfully trade on eBay from a highly qualified trainer."

John McElligott, Managing Director, eBay Ireland

"It was an absolute pleasure to work with Michael on the pilot of the eBay Ireland Academy seminar programme. This was a series of intensive day long seminars designed to give participants an introduction to the Basics of Selling on eBay.ie. The programme was very well received with high praise for Michael's enthusiastic approach to training and passion for eBay. I look forward to working with him again."

Áine Murphy, EnCore Business Services for eBay Ireland Academy

"The Irish Internet Association invited Michael Hughes to address a large group of our members in Sligo. His presentation was extremely well received by a sophisticated and highly computer literate audience who asked that he be invited back to lead a longer seminar as soon as possible and we are currently setting up additional dates with him. Michael is an energetic and passionate tutor whose many years in business inform his teaching and motivate his listeners. We look forward to welcoming him back soon."

Irene Dehaene, Events Organisor, Irish Internet Association

"NIE have now sponsored Michael Hughes to run five eBay training courses for businesses in N. Ireland. Attendance at all 5 multi day events has been 100% and the feedback could not have been bettered. Michaels' professionalism and obvious passion for eBay is matched only by his enthusiasm for teaching and his commitment to quality. I recommend him to you without hesitation."

Alison Moore, Northern Ireland Electricity

"At the Ulster Business School (University of Ulster) we are always keen to foster and develop close links with industry. We hosted the first retail event at UU in April 2008 entitled "Growing Business for Northern Ireland Retailers" and invited Michael Hughes as a speaker at one of our business clinics. His session proved an informative, relevant and relaxed workshop that guided our retailer participants towards a wealth of new customers regularly purchasing on eBay. Within the session, the possibility of being a profitable eBay seller became suddenly accessible, achievable and realistic. While this was our first retail event at UU, we hope it is just the beginning of many more of which we hope Michael will be involved".

Dr Karise Hutchinson & Dr Lisa Bradley, School of Business, Retail and Financial Services,
University of Ulster

"Michael Hughes ran an eBay course for members of the Federation of Small Business in Banbridge, Co. Down and delivered an extremely well received series of sessions. Feedback could not have been better and our members clearly appreciated his efforts on their behalf. I have no hesitation in commending him to other business organsiations."

Paulene Kerr, Regional Organiser, FSB Northern Ireland

"Causeway Enterprise Agency hosted the first eBay approved and certificated training courses for charities, for businesses and for crafts people on the Island of Ireland. Our trainer, Michael Hughes, was excellent in every respect and the feedback from attendees was so positive that we have rebooked him on a number of occasions. I look forward to working with him again in the near future and recommend him to other agencies without reservation."

Jayne Taggart, Manager, Causeway Enterprise Agency

"They say that those who can do, and those that can't, teach.  Michael Hughes does both - and to a standard that enthused even a cynic like myself. 

Michael facilitated an eBay selling course for the Limavady Borough in 2009.  I'd been threatening to run one for about three years for our local small businesses, and it is with regret that I left it so long.  Not only was it miles removed from the usual dusty lecture that business support can be, but it was also informative, entertaining and interactive. 

As an eBayer myself for some years, I learnt many of the inside tricks that you wouldn't find being taught anywhere else.  Feedback from the group was excellent, and I fully expect many of them to have advanced on eBay over the next year.

He may not thank me for this, but it was so good, I am going to bring him back for some more.  If you work in business support, and you want to introduce your client to the World's Online Marketplace, then I can't recommend Michael for his knowledge, enthusiasm and professionalism highly enough." 

Paul Beattie, Development Services Manager, Limavady Borough Council

"I recently attended a 'Selling on eBay' training course presented by Michael Hughes and I was very impressed.  His energy, enthusiasm and professionalism were essential ingredients in making it a first class event. His determination to make it relevant to every single attendee regardless of their xperience of eBay to date was also very commendable.  He went beyond the syllabus going the 'extra mile' to provide useful hints and tips that really help.  If, like me, you want to know more about using eBay to help grow your business then I highly recommend attendance on one of Michael's courses."

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Rolf Lawson, Pelican Picture Framing and Branch Master, Fine Art Trade Guild Branch Master, N Ireland

"I found the eBay course extremely beneficial, very professionally organised and well presented.  Michael explained everything well and took time to answer every query any participant had.  This course gave me the confidence to start to buy and sell on eBay which has been fantastic. Also, as my main business involves advising small businesses, this has allowed me to have the knowledge to advise clients in this area. Thanks for the opportunity to take part in this course which I would thoroughly recommend to anyone."

Joanne Brown Kerr, Business Advisor and Trainer, Women on the Move

"Michael Hughes led a multi evening 'Selling on eBay' course for 22 of our Chamber members. None of them missed a single training session and all 22 scored him 5 out of 5 for his efforts. We were delighted at the feedback and at the new orders which a number of the participants have generated by trading on eBay since the end of the course. Michael is a committed and passionate communicator who works extremely hard and goes more than the extra mile for his students. I heartily recommend him."

Julienne Elliott, President, Coleraine Borough Chamber of Commerce and Industry

"The Chamber invited Michael Hughes to run a 'Selling on eBay' course in Ballymena and it proved to be a remarkable success at every level. Student feedback was universally positive, the learning and business outcomes were very impressive and the Chamber members involved were fulsome in their praise of Michael's willingness to put in extra hours to bring "newbies" up to speed. We look forward to working with him again."

William McKean, President, Ballymena Chamber of Commerce

"Cookstown Enterprise Centre hosted the first ever eBay approved training West of the Bann. Such was its success that we repeated the course three weeks later and it again sold out within days of being advertised. Local radio stations covered both events and several newspapers carried features on them. Michael Hughes is an inspirational trainer who enthuses as well as informs his students and we are looking forward to working with again."

Ciaran Higgins, Manager, Cookstown Enterprise Centre

"The first ever eBay Ireland Academy training session was hosted by the Carrick-on-Shannon Chamber of Commerce in September 2007 and was a resounding success. Both Chamber members and public attendees were fulsome in their praise of trainer Michael Hughes whose warm and outgoing personality engaged them from the opening minutes of what was a challenging, informative and rewarding day. Having been the first organisation in Ireland to benefit from this excellent course, we would earnestly commend it to other business groups."

Mary Dolan, Executive Officer, Carrick-on-Shannon Chamber

"We have hosted 4 'Basics of Selling on eBay' courses at BDEL. All were completely sold out. One was filmed by BBC NI and broadcast on the main evening news bulletin and a second course attracted a ten minute radio interview. The feedback could not have been more positive and Michael's relaxed yet totally professional teaching style endeared him to the participants. We recommend him without reservation."

Ciaran Cunningham, Manager, Banbridge District Enterprises Ltd.

"Galway Chamber hosted the very successful eBay Academy which was delivered by Michael Hughes. Recognising the opportunities which the internet presented to our smaller and medium sized member companies, this seminar focused on showing businesses how to use the eBay tool to make their first approach into online selling. The delivery of the course was highly interactive, informative and practical. The real life eBay experience of Michael Hughes was hugely beneficial to the participants with Michael himself being very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and approachable."

Carol Brady, Project Manager, Galway Chamber

"Being based in an area of technological excellence, the Limerick Chamber is continually striving to provide its members with the most up to date training opportunities possible and was delighted to be the first organisation in the county to host the eBay Ireland Academy course. Tutor Michael Hughes provided a first class introduction to trading on eBay offering information and advice in a timely and down to earth way which was highly valued by our members. His preparation and attention to detail were exemplary and we commend him to other Chambers without reservation."

Maura McMahon, Manager of Marketing and Membership Services, Limerick Chamber of Commerce

"Michael Hughes delivered two Introduction to eBay courses in our premises in East Belfast. Feedback was superb and everyone attending made it clear that they want more. We are looking forward to working with Michael at an early date and I am happy to recommend him to other agencies."

Kenny Rogers, Business Development Manager, East Belfast Enterprises

"Michael Hughes delivered an" Introduction to eBay" course in our premises at WOMEN'S TEC , the course was well attended and feedback was excellent.Everyone attending clearly enjoyed the course and found it very beneficial for personal and business use. I am happy to recommend Michael's training to anyone."

Arlene Johnston, ICT Training Manager, Women's TEC

"Wicklow County Enterprise Board, in association with eBay Ireland Academy, has hosted three intensive one day eBay workshops for local entrepreneurs. Tutor Michael Hughes rums an informative and energetic programme. His hands-on knowledge of running his own eBay Shop greatly added to the days. We hope to welcome him back soon and I would recommend him to other organisations."

Louise O'Riordan, Assistant CEO, Wicklow County Enterprise Board

"Michael Hughes brings the internet alive, everyone who attended his session enjoyed it so much that they didn't want to leave. His knowledge of internet selling is renowned and he deserves his reputation as one of the primary experts on selling on eBay."

Roisin Connolly, Enterprise Officer, Strabane District Council