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The History of Ecommerce: What The Past Says About Tomorrow’s Retail Challenges

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When you factor in the expanded ecommerce selling opportunities through omni-channel retail (like adding Amazon and eBay storefronts to your sales approach, for example), it’s easy to see that now is the best possible time to grow an ecommerce business. 1998 PayPal launches as an online payment system. Customers shop differently.

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

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In the 2008 housing bust, I was laid off as engineer and soon developed health concerns that lead to a new direction in my life and an opportunity to take advantage of the growth of gluten-free foods demand. Checkout a site like GolfEtail which uses eBay as an additional sales channel to significantly increase overall brand revenue.

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The Best POS (Point of Sale) Systems for 2019: The Ultimate Guide

Ecommerce Platforms

Customer Relationship Management: A solid POS system should help you manage your customer data accordingly, as well as boost sales through promotions. A few of the basic features you should look out for include customer profiles, gift cards, email marketing, discounts, etc. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.