My Wife Quit Her Job

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Since my wife became pregnant with our first child in 2007, I’ve created 2 different lifestyle businesses, an ecommerce store selling handkerchiefs and a blog about entrepreneurship. And these businesses were created so my wife and I could spend more time with these two. For all of you who are unfamiliar with the terminology, a lifestyle business is a business that you can run on the side to earn extra money so that you don’t feel obligated to work your day job.

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Optimizely

DECEMBER 5, 2017

The customer lifecycle is a beautiful thing. It starts with the potential of a new person visiting your site. In an ideal world, it ends with a meaningful relationship: a new loyal customer. As your customers move through their unique lifecycle stages, your ecommerce brand should engage with them at each step of the way. However, many brands are not doing this at all.

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Klaviyo

DECEMBER 5, 2017

2017 is soon to be a thing of the past, crazy right? While it may be hard to believe the end of the year is here (and the busiest time for ecommerce stores), the end is near. You may be wondering, what’s on the horizon for ecommerce marketing in 2018? I reached out to a number of ecommerce pros to see what data backed predictions they had, and wanted to mention one beta product launch I think will shake up ecommerce marketing in the coming year.

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Retail Technology Review

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Ahlsell Sverige AB has signed an agreement to acquire Proffsmagasinet AB (Proffsmagasinet), a leading Nordic e-commerce business within tools and supplies with annual sales of approximately 260 MSEK.

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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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TradeGecko

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Many retailers struggle to price for profit, especially when they’re moving from pure retail to wholesale. Sometimes, a retail price that offers a comfortable profit becomes too low for wholesale pricing due to the additional costs involved. Calculate and export your wholesale and recommended retail prices with TradeGecko's Wholesale Price Calculator.

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Retail Technology Review

DECEMBER 5, 2017

By Stephen Keenan, Managing Director of Large Enterprise at Verizon. It's approaching that time of year again. Summer is over and the festive season is just around the corner. This period is crucial to many retail and hospitality businesses, and they are crossing their fingers that 2017 will be a bumper year.

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Talkoot

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Why Direct To Consumer Ecommerce Brands Are Winning Over Retail. Yes, direct to consumer product companies are taking over the entire value chain. At Talkoot working with new and traditional brands, we see this trend. But online is disrupting the traditional retail value chain in another way. A critical part of the D2C success story is that creating a superior product now means creating a superior product story.

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TradeGecko

DECEMBER 5, 2017

TradeGecko, the leading inventory and order management platform for small and medium businesses, is excited to announce their integration with the highly anticipated Amazon Australia marketplace.

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Bronto

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Transactional emails can be sent to all contacts, which can make them useful tools for growing your marketing list. The post Holiday Marketing Hacks: Get More From Transactionals With Dynamic Content appeared first on Bronto Blog.

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TradeGecko

DECEMBER 5, 2017

B2B (Business-to-business) businesses include distributors that represent manufacturers and wholesalers who benefit from greater purchasing power by buying in bulk.

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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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Bronto

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Gray November is no longer a trend – it’s reality. Greg Zakowicz shares his key findings from tracking his inbox during this busy holiday sending season. The post Gray November 2017: A Recap From my Inbox’s Point of View appeared first on Bronto Blog.

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ChannelAdvisor

DECEMBER 5, 2017

This blog post is part of our 2017 Holiday Planning series. Be sure to check back often or, better yet, subscribe to the blog to stay updated with this year’s latest holiday trends, tips, best practices, reports and more! After Cyber Monday closed with revenues of $6.59 billion (up 16.8% from last year) , we’re predicting strong upward trends in eCommerce will continue through the end of the year.

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OrderDynamics

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Click & Collect in the Nordics Region. Last month the Omni-1000 Global report broke new ground by actually reviewing retailers actively offering omni-channel services, today. This done by taking a shopper’s perspective while attempting to purchase items. It included looking for advanced indicators like online inventory visibility, in-store pickup services, and in-store returns for online purchases.

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Smile.io

DECEMBER 5, 2017

It seems like everyone is running a referral program these days, and for good reason! Since apps like Smile.io (shameless self-promotion, I know) can seamlessly integrate with major ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce, it’s easier than ever to run a referral program on an online store.

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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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eCommerce CEO

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Volusion. 7.9/10. Features - 7.9/10. 7.1/10. Performance - 7.1/10. 8.8/10. Ease Of Use - 8.8/10. 7.93/10. Summary. Volusion is a basic e-commerce website builder that hosts everything for you. You design the store, add your products, and the platform handles the rest for you. Pros. Great onboarding. Free quality themes. Good mobile app. Cons. One of the slower SaaS platforms.

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Prisync

DECEMBER 5, 2017

The world of eCommerce is both stressful and rewarding. It is changing constantly and competition is fierce. Yet a quality strategy along with some time and dedication can produce tremendous results, making it an attractive choice for many entrepreneurs. But because it has so many benefits, building a quality eCommerce store can be quite difficult. It is easy to run into roadblocks along the way and get discouraged.

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eCommerce CEO

DECEMBER 5, 2017

3dcart. 8.9/10. Features - 8.9/10. 8/10. Performance - 8/10. 9.2/10. Ease Of Use - 9.2/10. 8.7/10. Overview. 3dcart, founded in 2001, is one of today’s leading hosted ecommerce platforms. It serves more than 17,000 merchants, both small and large. It has an impressive number of features right out of the box and offers flexible pricing options. Pros.

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Kissmetrics

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Facebook recently released Facebook Messenger app ads to the general public. Aaaaaannnnnddddd digital advertising just got even more creepy than ever imagined. Thanks, Zuck. You can now directly message potential prospects via Facebook Messenger right in their inboxes. Kinda like LinkedIn’s Sponsored InMail. Meaning you can nag people 24/7 now. But with all of these new features comes white noise.

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Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Bamboo Rose

DECEMBER 5, 2017

We all know that the world can be unpredictable. But retailers can’t let volatility and the unexpected stop them from bringing quality, high-demand products to their consumers. “We didn’t plan for that earthquake at our factory in Bangladesh” might be understandable, but it doesn’t put products on the shelf or consumer dollars in your register. […].

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Weebly

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Need some last minute gift ideas this holiday season? Look no further than the hand crafted products designed and sold by members of the Weebly community. Check out the top curated holiday gifts we discovered after searching through thousands of online stores. There's something for everyone on your list. Here Are Some of Our Favorites: DoubleKick ($8) is a caffeinated hot sauce that kicks food coma to the curb.

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BigCommerce

DECEMBER 5, 2017

How is a sinking ship different from a failing ecommerce site? At least the captain can go down with their ship! You can’t – so you better do everything in your power to keep the customers coming. As we approach crunch time in the world of online shopping, now seems like as good a time as any to review the best tools and techniques for acquiring new customers, increasing repeat business, and minimizing loss.

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