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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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Small Businesses Win Hearts: Warm Welcomes, Complimentary Samples and Exclusive Birthday Discounts Elevate the Shopping and Customer Experience

365 Retail

A comprehensive survey by Tyl by NatWest offers a deep dive into the changing relationship between consumers and retailers, examining the factors that attract shoppers to both small boutiques and large commercial outlets. On the other end of the spectrum, small businesses seem to have cracked the code to consumer hearts.

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Best Appointment Scheduling Apps for Small Business

Ecommerce Platforms

The best appointment scheduling apps for small business allow for quick bookings online, simple organization on the backend, and automated notifications for confirmations, cancellations, and modifications. What is a Small Business Appointment Scheduling App? Best Appointment Scheduling Apps for Small Business.

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Best Fulfillment Center for Small Business in 2022

Ecommerce Platforms

However, you simply have to partner with a fulfillment company that caters to small businesses. That's why we put together this list of the best fulfillment center for small business, taking into account pricing, accessibility, fulfillment speed, and volume requirements. Best Fulfillment Center for Small Business.

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Walmart Business Launches New Holiday Tools for SMBs

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart Business has spent the last year building out its solutions and services for SMB customers, including a dedicated membership offering and tailored app experience. Now Walmart is helping small businesses prepare for holiday office celebrations.

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Why Google And Facebook Ads Fail Small Businesses

RTP blog

From a retailer’s standpoint, online advertising has long been a sound way to drive traffic to their site. And on average, small businesses allocate 1% of sales revenue for advertising. That’s not necessarily a small price tag, especially when margins are slim in a tough retail climate.

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Small Business Blogs That Are Actually Worth Visiting

Korona

For small business owners and entrepreneurs, looking at small business blogs can help you stay up to date on trends, while also learning about strategies and tools within your industry. Even for blogs that claim to specialize in small business and startups, many of them simply offer weak content outweighed by tons of ads.