Amid the aggressive trade rhetoric now emanating from Washington and Beijing and the public’s darkening mood toward globalization, one of the most interesting economic stories to emerge over the next few years may be the trend toward cross-border e-commerce, in which companies can sell products or services globally through the internet with few impediments. […]
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The Chinese market is an 800 lb. gorilla which many businesses can’t ignore. China has set the bar for global retail commerce, with GDP and consumer confidence index growing at 6.8% and 114 points, respectively, at the end of 2017 (according to China’s National Bureau of Statistics). Demand is expected to stay steady and Chinese […]
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Running an e-commerce business implies being in charge of different aspects of the business and making sure everything is under control. One of the things you need to pay special attention to is your shipping return policy. The return policy needs to be carefully planned and professionally written, so as to ensure your customers’ satisfaction. […]
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In the business world, most companies are aware that it’s much easier to retain customers than to search for new ones. To keep your existing customers, you need to establish loyalty and trust. Using packing slips effectively may be one of the cheapest and most effective ways to increase customer loyalty. Becoming more creative with […]
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Running an online business is not easy, but sometimes it’s even more difficult to launch it in the first place. Most business people don’t have enough resources to test their ideas or don’t want to risk losing their life savings. In such circumstances, crowdfunding is the only option for the vast majority of young […]
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Launching a crowdfunding campaign is hard, launching a successful one is even harder. What is the difference between a fortunate crowdfunding launch and a failure? Our answer is – having a pre-launch checklist! In today’s article, we are going to talk about how crowdfunding works and define the right steps on your way to a […]
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One of the biggest challenges you will come across at some point when running an e-commerce business is rebranding. Now, it would be ideal if you could avoid branding altogether, but unless you are Coca Cola, which is globally recognizable, you are going to have to roll up your sleeves and rebrand your business. But […]
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There are over 1 billion online shoppers today. That’s why investing in the right e-commerce platform is paramount to your sales and growth. E-commerce platforms make online sales happen. Whether you are B2C or B2B, your products and services need to be available online. E-commerce platforms help you build your unique online storefronts, online […]
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Whether you sell on Amazon or run your own eCommerce store, there are pros and cons to your strategy. While Amazon gives you the reach, it also pits your product against dozens of competitors that your prospective buyers may switch to. Owning your own online store gives you absolute control over your website, but also […]
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Finding a reliable fulfillment center is the fundamental precondition of a profitable business. Therefore, you need to make sure that the 3PL company has all that it takes to handle your logistics requirements. As the world is turning into a global village, it is getting increasingly difficult for businesses to keep up the pace and […]
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