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

BigCommerce

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. However, you need to be strategic about helping customers find your products. Protecting Customer Data.

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

BigCommerce

1998 PayPal launches as an online payment system. 2011 Google Wallet launches as an online payment system. 2014 Apple Pay launches as a form of mobile payment. Shopify (2006) and Magento (2008) are also recognized as market leaders alongside BigCommerce. 2014 – Apple Pay introduced as mobile payment method.

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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. Shopify POS System Pros. But, make no mistake.