Arranging and conduction of auction sales; Auction management services provided to others over an on-line web site accessed through a global computer network; Business management assistance and particularly carrying out tasks necessary for the smooth conduct of sales by auction; On-line consignment services whereby goods are received on consignment for auction on an online auction site; Online auction bidding for others; Online auction services; Online business networking services; Operating on-line marketplaces for sellers of goods and/or services; Providing a searchable online advertising guide featuring the goods and services of other on-line vendors on the internet