Gen Z is on track to be the most financially powerful generation of all time. So it makes sense that a lot of small businesses would want them as both customers and employees. So how much do you really know about Gen Z characteristics? You probably already know that Gen Z spends a lot of time online — […]
For most Americans, July is about Independence Day, family vacations and warm weather. But for those in the e-commerce business, mid-summer signals something entirely different: the impending arrival of the Christmas shopping season. While we have several more months before Cyber Monday and holiday madness, the time required to get your sales and shipping plans […]
Here are 8 shifting business trends that you must be able to navigate and master in order to reliably lead your business into the year 2020 The best leaders can anticipate the future by recognizing the most important business shifts before these early stage changes become widely recognized trends by everyone else. These leaders are […]
Welcome to our list of the best small businesses opportunities for 2019, chosen from across a variety of industries. To make my list, these businesses must: Have the potential to be profitable now and for many years in the future Be able to do well even in uncertain economic times Not require a Ph.D. or decades of experience. […]
So, Well done. You’ve done it. You’ve finally got a polished e-commerce store complete with, carefully curated content and a wide variety of in-demand products on offer. Before you put your feet up and relax, remember, your failing to pay attention to how those goods get to your customers can put all that hard work […]
India will soon be the world’s No. 2 e-commerce market. A healthy 17 percent of the country’s enormous population already shops online. The U.S. and India are high-volume trade partners, and if you’re expanding your global reach through e-commerce, you should consider the subcontinent. The U.S. Department of Commerce noted that conditions differ significantly between […]
What is customs clearance? *Note: The information in this blog pertains to international shipments sent through Canada Post to partner posts via the postal clearance system. Items sent by other carriers are subject to the commercial clearance process and may have different requirements. Once an international shipment arrives at its destination country, it must clear […]
Today’s shoppers are accustomed to instant gratification when they shop online: they want their purchases to reach them fast and at minimal cost. This puts a lot of pressure on e-commerce merchants to come up with a shipping pricing strategy that will drive shopper conversion but also not break the bank. Knowing the correct amount […]
If there is one element in the fashion business that never goes out of style, it’s your customers. That of course, is the goal: to keep them coming back for more, and to make sure they’re up-to-date on what you’re designing and selling. Regardless of trends in global sales or advances in the way that […]
E-commerce and advances in logistics have put more U.S. companies than ever before in touch with global markets – and millions of potential new customers. If your business has not launched an international strategy, 2019 is a good time to get started. Or, if you’re already trading beyond our borders, there’s no time like the […]
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