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What Is PCI Compliance And Why Is It Important For Your Business?

FastSpring

Today, many businesses have moved from physical to digital products and services to leverage the benefits of ecommerce. However, the risk of a costly data breach is always present. So there is a growing need for companies to ensure the security of payment cards, customer IDs, and user account information stored in their systems.

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What to Sell in 2018: How to Find a Product Niche and Start Selling Online

BigCommerce

Niche products are goods or services that serve a specific segment of customers. In 2004, we saw an opportunity in a updating an existing apparel accessory that had not really changed in decades. Taking this tack when generating ideas for a product or service is a reliable avenue to kickstart a successful business.

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12 Common Mistakes When Selling Across Borders

BigCommerce

But, while technology changes the channels and touchpoints that merchants and consumers connect in, the underlying foundations remain the same. Unfortunately, many merchants still make simple, yet critical mistakes that hinder the growth of their business when launching internationally. Payment methods. Copy & Pasting.