eBay targets small-business owners who sell—and buy—goods online with a Dream Big, Save Big sweepstakes and some expert advice.

The sweeps runs Feb. 19 through April 15. Weekly drawings award gift certificates redeemable at eBay’s small-business site (business.ebay.com), laptops and other prizes from promotional partners. Registered business.eBay users can participate; users get an automatic entry each time they buy something on the site.

A separate essay contest asks entrants to explain how eBay has or will help their business. Business.eBay registrants vote on the essays; five finalists win a cash prize and trip to eBay’s San Jose, CA headquarters to meet President-CEO Meg Whitman and other business experts who’ll offer advice. The site also carries content from the Small Business Administration. Zipatoni, St. Louis and Chicago, handles eBay promotions.

eBay targets small-business owners who sell — and buy — goods online with a Dream Big, Save Big sweepstakes and some expert advice. The sweeps runs Feb. 19 through April 15. Weekly drawings award gift certificates redeemable at eBay’s small-business site (business.ebay.com), laptops and other prizes from promotional partners. Registered business. eBay users can participate; users get an automatic entry each time they buy something on the site.

A separate essay contest asks entrants to explain how eBay has or will help their business. Business. eBay registrants vote on the essays; five finalists win a cash prize and trip to eBay’s San Jose, CA headquarters to meet President-CEO Meg Whitman and other business experts who’ll offer advice. The site also carries content from the Small Business Administration.