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Alibaba Supply Chain Exec Recommends Futureproofing with AI, Blockchain and Crowdsourcing

Retail TouchPoints

“Ecommerce became not just a ‘good-to-have’ channel, but a must-have channel for small businesses. Alibaba.com’s mission had always been to help small businesses globally, something which is extremely meaningful to me and made it an easy choice following my time at PwC.”

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How to overcome two of the most common online payment issues

GetElastic

At the end of 2018, ecommerce sales accounted for more than 14% of all retail sales across the globe. But as an ecommerce merchant, there is a lot of nuance to running a successful online store that brings in revenue. Here are two of the most common online payment challenges and how you can overcome them.

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Six Things the Consumer of 2021 Really Wants

Retail TouchPoints

In 2020, more than any year since the advent of online and mobile commerce, consumers lost a sense of control. Online shopping became a refuge, not because of overwhelming convenience, but because contactless commerce was necessary. One in four consumers are shopping more with small brands.

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Staples Partnership Adds 1,000+ Happy Returns Locations to Network

Retail TouchPoints

Happy Returns by PayPal has teamed with Staples US Retail to offer the Happy Returns in-person service, adding more than 1,000 Staples retail locations to its return service. “Staples is a destination for all things shipping, especially for small businesses and remote workers.

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10 Online Business Laws You Need to Know for Internet Selling [Updated 2018]

BigCommerce

This is just one of the many reasons why having a tax professional on hand or working with your local tax authority will be an important aspect of running a healthy business. Or, you can use an app to automate much of the process. Have a Business Blueprint from Shipping to Taxes. Payment gateways. QuickBooks Online.

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How to get started with dropshipping for small businesses

Payoneer

How drop shipping from US suppliers helps small businesses Editor’s Note : This article is a guest post by Devon Funk, a freelancer at Spocket. Source : Oberlo Small Business Statistics In today’s business landscape, small businesses drive robust economic growth and job creation. Out of the 33.2

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How To Start An Online Business in Canada (2023)

Ecommerce Platforms

How to figure out the best products to sell (and find manufacturers/suppliers) All Canadian businesses begin in the ideation phase, where you must look for gaps in the marketplace and solve the issues that consumers have in certain areas. We encourage you to read our guide on choosing a great product to sell through your online store.