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Shipt Debuts Small Business Accelerator Program in 5 Cities

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LadderUp will focus on businesses owned by LGBTQ+ people and people of color, with the goal of having at least 50% of program participants falling into these categories. Through March 6, small businesses in the grocery/beverage, health, beauty and floral/gifts verticals can apply for the program.

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You’ll Like Us When We’re Green: How Retailers Demonstrate Sustainability Through Track and Trace

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Today’s consumer is more educated than ever — and although they’re savvy about comparing prices and hunting down the best deal, that’s not the only reason they’re “window shopping.”. Whether they’re buying in-store or through an ecommerce platform, consumers will take the time to find brands that align with their personal values.

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A Small Business Guide to Handling Cross-Border Payments

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Small businesses can now easily find employees across the world for both part-time contract work and full-time positions. The trend also applies to the consumer side. So retailers, too, need to be prepared to accept payments across borders. This trend is no longer unique to enterprise companies. Improved ROI.

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Types of Business Licenses for Small Businesses

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starting a retail or other types of business requires specific business licenses. There are several types of business licenses, and the requirements vary depending on your business, location, services provided, etc. Types of Business Licenses for Small Businesses. What is a business license?

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The Future of the Mall: Why Developers are Rethinking Everything from Tenant Mix to Events and ‘Adjacencies’

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That means more consumers are venturing out into the world — and going back into stores. In fact, analysis of Google mobility data by CoStar Advisory Services revealed that the number of visits to retail and recreation sites has nearly fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels as of early July 2021.

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Ecommerce Trends: 147 Stats Revealing How Modern Customers Shop in 2017

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Conducting high-level research into who buys what, when and why, with regards to Americans shopping online, can be costly and time-consuming — which is why we’ve done it for you. 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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How To Accept ACH Payments For Your Small Business: Everything You Need To Know

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ACH payments are not suitable for all businesses, such as retail stores that use point of sale (POS) transactions to accept customer purchases. Looking for a point of sale software for your retail business? On the other hand, direct payment is an ACH payment between individuals or businesses and consumers.