LISTEN: E-Commerce in the US is Heating Up
One emerging sector of online retail showing promise as a channel is known as live commerce. Think of it as like QVC or Home Shopping Network, but online. Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR...
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E-Commerce Still Growing, But Funding Declines
E-commerce is still growing, but that doesn't mean it's a slam dunk for investors. "Since consumers started returning to stores with gusto, investors are keeping their distance from many, but not all, e-commerce startups," writes...
How to Make Passive Income with an Online Dropshipping Store
After my husband passed away unexpectedly in 2006, I decided to launch a side hustle to help me feel more financially secure. But, as a therapist who was used to earning money based on “billable...
How to Enhance Your E-Commerce Experience with a Smart Shopping Assistant
Consumer habits are evolving quite dramatically. In the wake of the global pandemic, there has been a marked uptick in e-commerce, and there is little indication of this coming to a halt in the near...
The Power of Consumer Reviews to Drive Purchases
We've got news about the most powerful factor you can include on your e-commerce site that's going to help you drive those conversions from site visitor to purchase. Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR...
5 Ways E-Commerce Entrepreneurs Can Make More Data-Driven Decisions
E-commerce thrived in 2021, but if you want your brand to really take off, you need to focus on the data. Data-driven decision-making is the key to success in the modern world of e-commerce. If...
Non-Seasonal Startups: Year-Round Lucrative Industries for Entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs looking to start a company, the industry and business you choose can be the difference between walking away with nothing or reaching the pinnacle of success. Only 30 percent of small businesses make...
How the On-Demand Economy is Affecting Small Business
One universal truth will prevail long after the era of COVID-19. This pandemic has forever changed how people do business and drastically impacted the current state of the world economy. One way the pandemic changed...
How to Build a Scalable E-Commerce Architecture
Today, flexibility and the ability to adjust to ever-changing market conditions are critical for any e-commerce business that aims to grow while remaining effective and competitive. From the technological perspective, success depends on whether you...
8 Tips for Writing Amazing Product Descriptions
For e-commerce companies, standing out against the competition is always a challenge. Especially when you consider Amazon and other large online retailers in the mix. While you may not always be able to compete with...
Here’s Why Customer Service is the Heart of E-Commerce
Now more than ever, consumers have high expectations. Regardless of demographic, customers demand fast, reliable, impressive service. And, in some ways, the e-commerce world is at a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to...
How Your E-Commerce Startup Can Compete With Amazon’s Low Prices
Amazon is a behemoth. Point blank. Period. With more than 300 million customers worldwide, Amazon holds the crown as the top player in the e-commerce space, with almost 40% of the market share. Amazon's low prices,...
5 Tips To Ensure Consistent E-Commerce Store Growth
E-commerce is growing at an exceptional rate. The industry amounted to an incredible $4.9 trillion in value in 2021 in the United States alone. By 2025, experts predict the space will be worth a massive...
How Your New E-Commerce Brand Can Drive Exponential Growth
As retailers worldwide make the shift to e-commerce, how can your business follow suit? Total e-commerce revenue is expected to reach $4.2T in 2020, a pie that startup companies are sure to want a piece...
How These Small E-Commerce Brands Can Inspire Your Website Design
There are plenty of small e-commerce brands doing big things when it comes to selling online. These brands are a great source of inspiration for anyone looking to create a new website or improve their...
This Entrepreneur Shares Key Takeaways from Launching Her Direct-to-Consumer E-Commerce Brand
As a child, I watched my mother’s generation attempt direct-to-consumer business in a, shall we say, clunky fashion. They held Tupperware parties and loaded up the car with Avon deliveries. Before I knew what direct-to-consumer...
The Customer Is Always Right: Why Startups Should Pay Attention To CX Data
The customer experience is the key to any marketing success strategy. Mimicking the age-old catchphrase of ‘the customer is always right, the role of CX data in a growing e-commerce landscape is vital if you...
How the Metaverse Is Going to Revolutionize Retail Business
Most of the population has come across the term "metaverse" after Facebook’s revelatory move to change its name to Meta. Little did we know that the term was born in the early '90s through the...
How E-Commerce Startups Can Win in the Visual Economy
The human brain is hardwired to process visual information. In fact, we respond to visuals 60,000 times faster than we do to text. It’s no surprise, then, that 65 percent of us are visual learners,...
7 Mistakes New E-Commerce Startups Make and How to Avoid Them
As a serial entrepreneur, business adviser and mentor, I’ve seen many e-commerce success stories. But, I’ve also seen some horrible e-commerce startup mistakes that have cost their founders time and money. If there was anything...