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

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But the supply chain disruptions that it exacerbated have not fallen by the wayside as easily as disposable masks did, with the global movement of goods continuing to be impacted by one challenge after another — from war and terrorist attacks to drought. The COVID-19 pandemic has, for all intents and purposes, ended.

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33 best small business ideas to make money in 2023

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Reading Time: 17 minutes Do you want to start a business but don’t know where to start? This article highlights the best small business ideas you can use to start your new venture. In this article, we’ll share the best small business ideas you can use to kick-start your entrepreneurial journey and achieve your personal goals.

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How to Increase E-commerce Conversion Rates Through Video Marketing

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It’s time to include quality video content in your e-commerce website and marketing process. We have curated a list of points to make our case for why video marketing is no longer an option but rather, a necessity for brands in today’s e-commerce space. Supply product details. Ready to get started? That’s not all!

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Building Loyalty Without Breaking the Bottom Line: the Dual Shipping Dilemma for Ecommerce Merchants

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While this is good news for many ecommerce retailers, it has also become more and more expensive to deliver those goods to customers. This presents a dual shipping dilemma for businesses: how can they keep shipping costs on the business low, while also offering customer-friendly return policies? of total retail sales.

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Walmart, Amazon, Meta Showcase Support for SMBs with New Data, Services

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As National Small Business Month kicks off, some of the biggest names in U.S. commerce — including Walmart , Amazon and Meta — are touting how they support SMBs and introducing new tools and services to help them survive and thrive. Not surprisingly, given that small businesses account for 99.9% Existing U.S.-based

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Instacart Woos SMBs with Free Year of Instacart+ and Cash-Back Rewards

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Seeking to bring in more small business clients, Instacart is making a limited time offer that will give SMBs in the U.S. Businesses have until Oct. We’re now taking it a step further by offering free Instacart+ to small businesses in the U.S. and Canada free access to Instacart+ for a year.

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During the Holidays, Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Feel the Impact of Retail Crime

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Retail crime was a hot topic throughout 2023, and it’s easy to see why. According to the National Retail Security Survey, losses attributed to retail theft rose to $112.1 Cracking down on retail crime isn’t just about stopping thieves anymore. billion in 2022, up from $93.9 It’s about keeping employees and shoppers safe.