PayPal launches small business tool

San Jose, Calif. — PayPal has launched PassPort, a website designed to provide small businesses with free tools to expand their global sales. PassPort provides country-specific guidance on seasonal sales peaks; shipping and distribution logistics; currency exchange and fees; and customs procedures and taxes.



In addition to holiday-specific content, PassPort presents buying and selling patterns around the globe and across key corridors. PassPort helps businesses start selling internationally quickly via direct links to eBay Marketplace tools.



“Small business owners know that reaching a global market can exponentially increase their sales, but many aren't sure where to start,” said Carey Kolaja, VP, global product solutions, PayPal. “In 2013, global trade accounted for approximately 25% of PayPal’s total payment volume, so we understand the challenges and opportunities of international trade. We designed PassPort with our international insights to help small businesses tap into global sales opportunities as simply and seamlessly as possible.”