BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

For a tradition that only dates to 2010, you have to hand it to Small Business Saturday. And research shows that hundreds of millions of shoppers now turn out for Small Business Saturday each year. But why is Small Business Saturday so important? What is Small Business Saturday?

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Wiser

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

With Black Friday 2017 just days away, it’s only natural to look back and figure out where exactly this retail holiday came from. But the advent and widespread use of eCommerce really changed the way retailers approach the holiday. This is certainly a boon for retailers of all sizes. ” . Modern Day Black Friday .

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BigCommerce

JUNE 20, 2017

Here’s how Man Crates leveraged APIs to automate and scale to one of the fastest growing online retailers in the U.S. Our website went from Cubecart to BigCommerce in Feb of 2016. Thanks Bigcommerce for a profitable 2016 and a bright 2017! As a small business owner, I love the flexibility that BigCommerce allows me.

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RTP blog

JULY 28, 2017

Jake Weatherly, CEO of SheerID Every day, more and more brands are coming to the realization that their web site and e-Commerce experience is an integral part of how they’ll survive and grow in today’s changing retail landscape. However, what many fail to realize is that a poorly designed web site can also be their downfall.

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Lemonstand

AUGUST 16, 2018

We’ve been consistently recognized as an eCommerce High Performer and one of the overall top rated eCommerce platforms in the G2 Crowd eCommerce Platforms Grid® Report since 2016. We’re proud to say we are ranked as an eCommerce High Performer in both the Small Business Grid as well as the Overall Grid ! .

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 6, 2022

As a relatively new company founded in 2016, Swipesum is still making a splash. The brand also offers financial management, fee optimization, and performance management to help your business get the most out of its finances. But, most notably: their advice might be completely free for you! Swipesum Review: Pros and Cons.

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Smile.io

MARCH 6, 2023

This is part of our #SmileABCs series, highlighting and going in-depth with small businesses and ecommerce brands. One of Smile’s team members came across EATABLE products in a local retail store. Check out the full series here. Who said popcorn was just for movie nights?

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Dynamic Action

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

online sales over Thanksgiving and Black Friday 2017 surpassed 2016 online Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales by nearly 18 percent. The article went on to state that experts estimate retailing giant Amazon brought home nearly half of those online Black Friday sales. Women’s Wear Daily reported that U.S.

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Lemonstand

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Since they first initiated coverage back in 2016 , G2Crowd has consistently ranked LemonStand as one of the overall top rated eCommerce platforms with a High Performer rating in the G2 Crowd eCommerce Platforms Grid® Report. G2 Crowd has also started gathering more in depth feedback, which is helpful to other users as well as vendors like us.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

BigCommerce has teamed up with retail and payment experts Square to dive deep into the shopping habits, behavior and preferences of thousands of American buyers across multiple generations. However, despite how easy it is to launch a webstore, scaling an online business remains extremely difficult even for the most seasoned ecommerce expert.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 12, 2024

A study from Pew Research in 2016 found that 65% of Americans felt the country’s economic system “unfairly favors powerful interests.” There’s a robust tradition of antitrust and anti-monopoly [efforts in America],” said Khan on a recent webinar co-hosted by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) and Small Business Rising.

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BigCommerce

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Automotive retailers saw the highest average order value ($235.10) , followed by retailers within the Sports & Outdoors ($143.50) and Home & Garden ($103.60) categories. Small Business Saturday. This means we have excluded brands from the data set that joined BigCommerce prior to Cyber Week 2016.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The pandemic has brought about long-term changes for both business operations and consumer expectations, and 2021 taught us how far removed we are from ever returning to the old “normal.” Businesses continued to be put to the test over the last year, especially small business owners in retail and ecommerce.

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BigCommerce

MARCH 6, 2018

I was naturally drawn to the competitive and creative nature of retail business. Initially, I saw it as more of a hobby and “helping our family business out a little bit” than as a viable career path. In 2017, we saw a 45% increase in revenue with a decrease in Google ad spend vs. 2016. That’s huge!

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ecomdash

AUGUST 2, 2018

In order to stay relevant in any marketplace, it’s essential for small businesses to fully understand consumers’ purchasing preferences. In 2016, it was predicted that baby boomers would soon control 70% of the United States’ disposable income. This is largely due to their preference for engaging with in-store clerks.

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ESW

JANUARY 28, 2019

Even a payment option like Bitcoin lets small and medium-sized eCommerce operations expand into new markets across the globe. The more eCommerce retailers that accept wallet-based payments, the greater access for Vietnamese consumers — and the greater profits for the sellers.”.

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 29, 2018

As a matter of fact, according to the Ecommerce Payment Methods Report of 2016, credit cards will be overtaken by digital wallets by 2019. Then perhaps unsurprisingly, it had doubled by 2016. 49% of US-based small business owners already agree that new payment solutions have been necessitated by increased customer demands.

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BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Globally, ecommerce growth projections are also on an upward trajectory: They show that retail sales may exceed $4.058 trillion by as soon as 2020. of total retail sales. When you buy shoes from an online shoe retailer, it is a business-to-consumer transaction. Business-to-Business (B2B). Image source.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 24, 2022

Sezzle is a fintech company headquartered in Minneapolis that's been around since 2016. Their e-commerce vendors, therefore, include black-owned businesses, ethical and sustainable brands, and small businesses. Some retailers offer rates with 0% interest. About Sezzle. Affirm integrates with Shopify.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 29, 2020

This makes drop shipping one of the few business models where you don't need to spend money before the customer actually pays you, which minimizes a lot of your risks. The retail side of ecommerce is worth more than $220 billion, and is expected to grow to $370 billion by 2017. Chapter #2: Pros and cons of dropshipping.

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 13, 2021

The product allows businesses to handle every aspect of a retail business. Windows Server 2016. The primary target of this POS solution is small and medium-sized businesses. The QuickBooks system offers so many features that make it an all-in-one solution for retail businesses in-store or online.

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Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 28, 2018

Ecommerce sales account for just 8% of total retail sales in the U.S. U.S.ecommerce sales reached $396 billion in 2016 and are predicted to grow to a massive 684 billion by 2020. SearchEngineland, 2016). Techcrunch,2016). E-Consultancy,2016). Statista,2016). Mashable,2016). EMarketer,2016).

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Smile.io

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Despite the economic challenges we all currently face, ecommerce hit a milestone moment in 2022, with sales exceeding $1 trillion in 2022, according to Retail Dive. Back in 2016, Smile.io Learn 11 different TikTok strategies you can use, and see examples of brands excelling on small business TikTok.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 14, 2022

The rising average transaction value per user underlines the importance of upgrading to a mobile POS system, especially for small business owners. They also offer fully integrated iPad compatible kits for restaurants, retail stores and other businesses, with prices starting from $526. Who is it best for?

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Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 26, 2020

Shopify Capital is a concept that first appeared in 2016. Similar to PayPal Capital, or Square Capital, Shopify’s Capital service gives business leaders access to a specific loan amount, based on what the site already knows about that company’s revenue and earning potential. Why Would Small Companies Use Shopify Capital?

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SellBrite

JULY 7, 2020

Nearly 30% of small businesses fail because they run out of cash. That’s a heartbreaking statistic for business owners who’ve poured resources into their passion, only to be broken by the almighty dollar. But, if you operate your business on Shopify, there’s now an easier way. The problem: raising capital is no easy task.

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Smile.io

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Build trust and establish industry expertise by determining a publishing cadence that works best for your business. Why Content Marketing Is Important for your Small Business’ Success Determining a marketing strategy for your business comes with so many questions.What will appeal most to my customers?

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

These days, over a hundred million of us brave the Black Friday retail scene in person. So what does this mean for ecommerce retailers? Just consider a few mind-numbing Black Friday statistics: Almost one-quarter of all Black Friday retail shoppers are willing to camp out in anticipation of Black Friday. It’s a coma-inducer.

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BigCommerce

MARCH 23, 2017

According to a CPC Strategy study , optimized Google Shopping campaigns in Q4 2016 averages a 542% ROAS. Here’s how that breaks down per vertical: Below is the conversation I had with Lewis and Jason where they explain exactly how they work with retailers to get these results. Find which method works best for your business.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

In 2017, holiday season sales accounted for more than one-quarter of total annual retail sales, rising 5.5% over 2016 to $691.9 over 2016 to $138.4 In 2018, holiday sales predictions from the National Retail Federation are at an increase over 2017 of 3.3% holiday retail sales increase is again conservative.

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BigCommerce

APRIL 24, 2018

The Number 1 SaaS Ecommerce Platform Internet Retailer’s 2018 survey found BigCommerce to be the #1 SaaS ecommerce platform preferred by mid-market and enterprise retailers. SaaS ecommerce platforms remove much of the complexity from running an online business because instead of managing the software yourself. Demandware.

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Whether you are a large or small business you require a POS (point-of-sale) system to help you in processing orders and managing your brand. MYR or Master Your Rush POS was founded in 2016 and is a 100% cloud-based point-of-sale solution made particularly for take-away and quick-service restaurants. Let's get started.

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BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Before Thanksgiving 2016, he decided to open an additional venture – this time with his wife. Learn how they secretly became the fastest growing retailer in the U.S. This business angle can be a slippery slope, given that many trends don’t last. Meet the 10 Most Innovative Ecommerce Brands of 2016. Hop on trends early.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 4, 2017

Ma later addressed a group of those small businesses, saying the future looks bright for U.S. small enterprises who focus on China, because for “the next 30 years, China domestic consumption will drive the global economy.” This is not Tech vs Retail but rather Old vs New Retail. China is showing us the future.

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 8, 2019

This was back in early March of 2016. Payline is a fabulous card processor for almost any traditional retail business. Their pricing plans are competitive for both small businesses and larger enterprises. There aren't many online reports or comments about hidden fees. Who's Payline best for?

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 20, 2020

When a customer completes a transaction with your small business store, they get a straightforward online payment experience. The service was completely shut down in 2016, and Amazon hasn’t come up with a replacement yet. Amazon Pay Review: Pricing.

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Retalon

AUGUST 30, 2019

Flash back to decades long since past, before the internet was even the tiniest kernel of an idea: retail was simple then. Whether you’re an online exclusive or setting up a physical store, then, you need something special to stand out — and for some retailers, that secret ingredient is VR (virtual reality). How does that work?

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