A Letter from Jeremy Hamel

In my line of work I deal with problems.  In fact that is precisely what I am paid to do at Wavebid; manage and resolve incoming support issues from our clients.  This can be a rewarding position, hearing the relief and gratitude from the customer on the other end of...

Why you should stop by the Wavebid booth at Conference and Show:

There are many reasons to stop by the Wavebid booth at Conference & Show 2016. Not only is it a great opportunity to meet the Wavebid and Auction Services team, but there is also a lot that we have to offer.   Free SEO Reports We are offering auction...
Using online resources to draw a younger demographic

Using online resources to draw a younger demographic

Much of the auction industry is comprised of a tight-knit community of auctioneering veterans, their friends, and their friends’ friends.  This is what makes it such a socially rich culture, steeped in tradition.  These traditions are passed to new generations via...
Aristotle has some advice for auctioneers . . .

Aristotle has some advice for auctioneers . . .

For whatever reason, Wavebid just hired a couple recent grads who majored in philosophy.  They’re practically worthless, or so we first thought.  Having very little experience with the auction industry we expected a drawn out orientation period.  It soon became...
Are You Mobile Friendly?

Are You Mobile Friendly?

These days there is an expectation that information and content be available at a moments notice, just by picking up a mobile phone or tablet.  It has become crucial that businesses both make themselves available on these devices, as well as utilize the technology...
Do handwritten documents make you look outdated?

Do handwritten documents make you look outdated?

At an event last month I came face to face with a 1970’s manual credit card imprinting machine which was being used to inscribe the raised letters of my credit card onto a receipt.  I was both puzzled why someone would use technology that was being replaced when I was...
Wavebid tackles Sales Tax for Auctioneers in a Beautiful Way

Wavebid tackles Sales Tax for Auctioneers in a Beautiful Way

Collecting and tracking taxes can be challenging for even the most seasoned auctioneers.  There are forms to fill out, exemption certificates to track and invoices to update.  Wavebid  offers a toolset which makes managing the tax collection process faster and more...
What 4 Years of Mobile Clerking has Taught Me

What 4 Years of Mobile Clerking has Taught Me

    At Wavebid we have had mobile clerking for years. It’s very comforting knowing that, should something unexpected happen in the middle of a sale, I can quickly open up my Android or iPad tablet and keep clerking. Clerking on a mobile device comes down to...

What Your Email Address Says About Your Auction Company

  Your email address may say more about you and your business than you think.  It’s a small detail, but an important one.  Your credibility and professional image hinges on this little string of characters.  For example: bigdaddy@hotmail.com is failing in a...

10 Ways My Iphone Helps Me Manage My Auction Company – Russ Hilk

  10 Ways My iPhone helps me manage my auction company. Smartphones are centerpieces of our daily lives. It keeps us connected to other people as well as the information that is most important to us. My iPhone helps me manage my auction company, and here’s how:...