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What Retailers get Wrong about Tourists

Retail TouchPoints

That’s why I wrote Leading Travel and Tourism Retail, a handbook for retailers, hospitality venues and others that want to attract cash-rich, time-poor tourists and delight them. Successful luxury brands are capitalizing on this by providing an in-store narrative experience that customers can value as much as their actual purchase.

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92 Small Business Tax Deductions to Use Now (+11 You Should Never Try)

BigCommerce

So far in this Ecommerce Tax Handbook we’ve covered sales tax , Amazon FBA , and tax law deadlines. Charity or traveling to perform charitable services. Cleaning/janitorial services. Discounts to customers. Entertainment for customers and clients. Gifts for customers or employees ($25 deduction limit for each).

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Etsy vs Ebay: Which Is Right for Your Business?

Ecommerce Platforms

With over 95 million active buyers , Etsy makes it easy to find your ideal audience, if you’re selling unique, creative items, such as handmade, custom products, or vintage finds. It’s also a great platform for connecting with loyal, long-term customers, as around 40% of the sales on Etsy come from repeat buyers.

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Etsy vs. eBay: Where Should You Be Selling?

SellBrite

Customer Base. eBay is a leading online marketplace where just about anything (both new and used, but mostly new) is sold to a largely American customer base looking for well-priced and often mass-produced items. If building a loyal customer base is essential to your business strategy, Etsy is a good place to set up shop.

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Franchise Marketing Strategies: 8 Franchise Marketing Best Practices

Korona

Lead generation, customer outreach, social media, content, and so much more go into creating a coherent marketing strategy. Plus, franchisors have to sell both their products and services to the customer and their franchisees. The fact that franchises operate in the way that they do is part of what makes it an exciting business.

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6 Alternatives To eBay For Retailers

SellBrite

In fact, Depop’s Seller Handbook says photographs are the “key to success on Depop.” Sellers pay listing fees, transaction fees, and payment processing fees if you use Etsy payments. To get started: Create an account and add payment info. Make an initial payment for store maintenance. for shipments of $8.00