Wed.Jul 24, 2019

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Business Intelligence (BI) market consolidation – what to expect next?

Forrester eCommerce

The past two years have seen a significant divergence in the maturity of the supply and the demand sides of the BI market. This divergence will influence market dynamics for the next two years and affect enterprise insights leaders making strategic vendor and platform decisions. Specifically, the: Supply side is very mature. BI technology has […].

Marketing 347
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Will Walmart’s Executive Reshuffling Produce A Smoother Supply Chain?

RTP blog

Walmart is making major changes to its organizational structure, adapting to evolving shopper needs by integrating various store and digital operations positions, most notably within the supply chain. The timing of the integration is interesting, especially given the recent report that the retail giant is projecting $1 billion in e-Commerce losses.

Supplies 150
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Know When To Up The Digital Table Stakes

Forrester eCommerce

Starbucks just decided to share its market-leading digital capabilities with a company called Brightloom. In return they get a seat on the Brightloom Board and a share in the company. Why did Starbucks make this move now? Is this part of a larger digital business strategy? The answer is yes, this is all part of […].

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265: The Secrets To Asian Efficiency And Productivity With Thanh Pham

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today, I’m really happy to have my fellow Asian compatriot Thanh Pham on the show. Thanh runs the popular site AsianEfficiency.com where he teaches others how to be more productive with their time. He is considered to be one of the top thought leaders in the productivity industry and he has been featured in Fast Company, Inc.com, Forbes, Huffington Post, and The Globe & Mail.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.

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Upcoming Price Transparency Laws Will Impact Healthcare: Get Ahead With These Three Steps

Forrester eCommerce

Price transparency has come to the fore. In January of this year, hospitals have been required to publish what was once closely guarded pricing lists to the public. This has caused confusion for consumers. Fast forward to later this year and The White House issued a new executive order on price transparency. Hospitals will soon […].

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5G and its impact on enterprises

GetElastic

After much speculation, 5G has finally arrived. Mobile Internet speeds will be faster than we have ever seen, and will usher in a new generation of technology. From the networks to consumers and even the enterprise, 5G will bring in a plethora of changes to our daily lives. While this update will be game-changing, it likely will not come without a few hiccups.

Mobile 140

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CRO and SEO: How to Combine Strategies for your eCommerce Business

Omniconvert

Not so long ago, online marketing, eCommerce SEO, and online CRO strategies were all part of the ‘alternative’ marketing scene. However, judging by Jeff Bezos’ success with Amazon, eCommerce is fast becoming one of the world’s leading industries in terms of growth. Now, online businesses, much like yours, variously use both Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) tactics.

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July 2019 Bezos Bulletin: An Amazon Advertising Recap

ROI Revolution

Obsessing Over ACoS May Hurt Your Amazon Advertising Business. If you have ever used Amazon Sponsored Product Ads or Sponsored Brand Ads to increase your Amazon advertising sales, then you have probably used ACoS (Advertising Cost of Sale) to evaluate your campaigns. ACoS is calculated by dividing ad spend by sales to get the average cost of an ad on Amazon to generate a sale.

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How outsourcing can help you grow your eCommerce business

Algopix

Whether you’re doing everything yourself, or have a few in-house employees running things, chances are you’re wasting time, money or both. While it’s a great idea to have in-house employees, there are few eCommerce businesses that can afford specialists. And specialists are who you want. A specialist product description sales writer will beat a generalist 9 times out of 10.

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How to Calculate COGS and Why It Matters for Your Small Business

TradeGecko

Before calculating your business’ profits, you need to know your Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). The Cost of Goods Sold – also referred to as cost of sales or cost of services – measures the direct costs incurred in creating your product or services. It does not include indirect expenses such as overhead, distribution, storage or marketing costs.

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The Future of Multi-Vendor Commerce

In this on-demand webinar, discover how Logicbroker’s cutting-edge technology enhances the overall experience for both current and future customers and gain insights into how leveraging our seamless integration process unlocks new dimensions of efficiency and functionality. Plus, learn how our advanced marketplace features are set to revolutionize the way businesses operate, offering opportunities for growth and success within your multi-vendor commerce program.

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Episode 82 – Cross-Selling, Up-Selling, Line Extension and Other Powerful Growth Levers with Michael Jackness of EcomCrew

eCommerce Evolution

Michael Jackness is the President & CEO of Terran.com – owner of multiple commerce brands including tactical.com, wildbaby.com, icewraps.com, color it and more. He’s also the host of the EcomCrew podcast and is a fantastic trainer and speaker. I got to hang out with Mike recently at an event and I was reminded of why so many people in the eComm space look up to him.

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How to Calculate COGS and Why It Matters for Your Small Business

TradeGecko

Before calculating your business’ profits, you need to know your Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). The Cost of Goods Sold – also referred to as cost of sales or cost of services – measures the direct costs incurred in creating your product or services. It does not include indirect expenses such as overhead, distribution, storage or marketing costs.

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How to Digitally Transform Your Business with Assisted Sales Online

Whisbi

87% of shoppers begin their search for a product online. Digital channels play a big role in telecommunications product discovery and information-gathering. With the customer journey mostly occurring online, the potential for sales via digital outreach channels and purchase points is immense. The question is, how can telecom companies capture the potential of online customers to increase online conversion?

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How to Create a Fantastic Online Shop with WooCommerce, Divi and SiteGround (July 2019)

Ecommerce Platforms

Over 74 million sites depend on the WordPress platform to host their blogs, sell their products or just write their daily musings for the world to see. When you get started building your ecommerce website you certainly have lots of choices to make, and WordPress ties into this. Which of the standout ecommerce platforms will you choose? Are you planning on grabbing a theme to sell your products or is there someone you can pay to build the site from scratch?

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.

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Want to Launch an Online Course? Check Out This Ruzuku Review

Ecommerce Platforms

Ruzuku’s claim; “We make it ridiculously easy to teach online.” is quite a bold one. This made us wonder, does Ruzuku really live up to its promise? If you're scouring the internet to find out the answer, you're in the right place. We're going to explore that exact question here in this article. Let's dive in! Who's Ruzuku? Most of us would agree that no LMS (Learning Management System) could possibly satisfy all the needs of each and every course creator.