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Etsy Pros and Cons. What Are the Best Platforms for Creative Businesses?

If you are considering selling handmade goods or artwork, you may be interested in opening an Etsy shop. The popular online marketplace provides a space for artists and designers to sell their unique products without...

byCora Gold

March 27, 2024

The Future of Main Street: Moving Your Local Business Online

It’s been a tough year, to say the least, and without being a harbinger of doom and gloom, it’s looking like we won’t see significant improvements for a while yet. Therefore, it’s down to us,...

byJo Barnes

November 2, 2021

7 Common E-Commerce Pain Points (and How to Fix Them)

Customer pain points refer to problems that shoppers experience that prevent them from making a purchase. For example, a customer may be interested in your product, but limited payment options may deter him or her...

byRaul Galera

April 8, 2021

4 Ways to Start Selling Online Today

If you think you’ve missed out on the e-commerce boom and should have started an online business long ago, here is some reassuring news: the industry’s rapid growth isn’t slowing down any time soon, and...

byThibaud Clément

March 26, 2021

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Business Ideas are Brewing as Coffee Sales Climb (Episode 165)

Did you know that coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the U.S. and worldwide? Americans consume 400 million cups per day, making the U.S. the world's leading consumer of the beverage....

byStartupNation

January 21, 2021

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: MLM Industry Surging During COVID (Episode 164)

While the COVID crisis has decimated certain business sectors, it is accelerating many others right before our eyes. One of those sectors growing significantly? Multi-level marketing, or MLM. Sixty three percent of companies reported to...

byStartupNation

January 20, 2021

How to Accept Credit Card Payments

Accepting debit and credit card payments can help your business make more money. The more payment methods you offer to customers, the more likely they are to shop with you. But if you’re new to...

byNav

November 19, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Start an Online Business with Shopify (Episode 142)

There's no doubt 2020 has changed the way we do business. And the most dramatic change? The need to be online as a primary way of doing business. One of the best ways to start that...

byStartupNation

November 11, 2020

How Startups Can Compete with E-Commerce Giants Amid the Pandemic

It comes with little surprise that as the pandemic grows, the demand for safe, one-stop online shopping options grows, as well. The numbers reported by big-box retailers reflect this logic. Target reported the strongest quarterly...

byJared Mitchell

October 10, 2020

Boost Your E-Commerce Presence Now to Prepare for a Possible Second Wave of COVID-19

Epidemiologists are predicting a fall resurgence of COVID-19, which could lead to another shutdown, reports Yahoo Finance. Businesses should prepare now for a possible second wave of the virus by investing in an e-commerce strategy,...

byJared Mitchell

July 15, 2020

5 E-Commerce SEO Best Practices to Boost Store Traffic

E-commerce search engine optimization (SEO) has one of the highest return on investments of all of the different types of e-commerce marketing. If you’re running an e-commerce website and don’t have an SEO strategy, you...

byMark Spera

June 1, 2020

4 Online Educational Opportunities for E-Commerce Entrepreneurs

The world of e-commerce is a vast and rapidly changing environment. When entering an industry that is this fast-paced, it is important to be prepared and continually educate yourself about trends, strategies and best practices....

bySimon Slade

May 31, 2020

10 Tips for a Profitable Side Hustle: Selling Your Handmade Products Online

If you enjoy crafting as a hobby and have an entrepreneurial side, then chances are you’ve probably thought about trying to sell your items as a side hustle. Maybe you’re hoping that your part-time e-commerce...

byAndrew Deen

May 5, 2020

How Your Brand Can Adapt to Rapidly Changing Consumer Needs with E-Commerce

As we settle into our new normal, the majority of “non-essential” brands have either temporarily halted operations, or accelerated their shift from brick-and-mortar to e-commerce storefronts. For startups just beginning to establish their digital presence...

byStacy Thomson

April 2, 2020

How to Move Your Brick-and-Mortar Retail Business Online

In today’s retail world, increasingly more and more transactions are occurring online. Add to this the fact that some of the world’s biggest retailers are racing to increase their share of online sales revenue, and...

byLeland Taylor

December 19, 2019

8 Crucial Steps You Need to Take Before Launching an E-Commerce Business

Thinking about starting an online business? It’s a good idea: e-commerce sales are expected to reach $3.45 trillion globally this year. Here are eight steps to take when launching your business, according to successful e-commerce entrepreneurs...

byThe Oracles

December 4, 2019

How to Bring Your Brick-and-Mortar Business to the Digital World

For brick-and-mortar entrepreneurs, all of the business' features are right there in front of you: the storefront design, the products, the signage, the customers. You can engage with all aspects of your business directly in...

byJustin E. Crawford

September 11, 2019

The Best Mobile Card Readers for Startups (and Why Your Business Needs One)

When you’re starting a business, one of the biggest concerns is, “How do I accept payment?” Sure, some businesses do just fine on a cash-only basis, but being able to accept credit cards could be...

byMelissa Johnson

August 29, 2019

Take These Essential Steps to Get Your First Subscription Box Sale

Subscription box businesses have become increasingly popular, following the massive success of some amazing brands like BarkBox, Butcher Box and about a thousand other problem solving companies that have made their mark while changing our...

byJosh Band

August 7, 2019

The Art of Storytelling and How it Applies to Your Brand Narrative

Storytelling has always been one of the most effective ways people communicate and connect with one another. The human brain is hardwired to be influenced by the power of good storytelling. Every culture in every...

byAndrew Witkin

July 7, 2019