A whopping 56% of your employees don’t believe you or the managers that work in your company are able to motivate them. This is the finding of a new report by Ultimate Software, a provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions in the cloud. The report surveyed more than 2,000 U.S. employees and revealed a […]
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Changes in shopper behavior, improvements in technology, and pricing policies meant to “protect” small, brick-and-mortar retailers all represent significant challenges to mid-market ecommerce and mid-market omnichannel retail businesses in 2018. These businesses will need to (a) understand voice search, (b) evaluate investments in voice applications, (c) assess machine-learning implications, and (d) adjust purchasing and marketing
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There’s an interesting new book for small business owners looking for fresh ideas on how to lead. Although it might sound counter-intuitive at first, The Power of Vulnerability makes a strong argument that effective leaders turn the reins over to their teams to strengthen their businesses. The Power of Vulnerability Make Room for Improvement Small
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Here is a list of recent product releases and updates for December, from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on email marketing, same-day delivery, one-click purchasing, e-gifting, sensory branding, and shopping from your car’s dashboard. Got an ecommerce product release? Email releases@practicalecommerce.com. Ecommerce Product Releases Magento Commerce launches one-click instant Purchase
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Obtaining funding for your business, whether it’s new or established, can be grueling and frustrating. Success is not a certainty. But you can increase your chances of securing funds if you avoid missteps. In my experience, here are 11 common mistakes from companies and entrepreneurs who seek financing. 11 Common Financing Mistakes No business plan.
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The keys to a successful second line of defence There are many risk management methodologies in existence but it is not uncommon to come across large firms still following today simplistic, dysfunctional or flawed practices, in particular around operational risk management. The main issue with many of those approaches is that they are plagued by
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Cross-border ecommerce is booming, as is cross-border shipping. But the postage rates among countries for that shipping greatly vary. Merchants in certain countries, such as China, can ship very cheaply to U.S. consumers with rates that are unavailable to U.S. merchants. To explain it all, I recently spoke with Paul Steidler, a senior fellow with
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Cryptocurrencies have garnered much attention recently off of Bitcoin’s meteoric rise in value — currently around $15,000. The Chicago Board Options Exchange has even launched futures contracts on Bitcoin for investors to bet on the currency’s rise and fall. While Bitcoin’s volatility won’t necessarily attract users, cryptocurrencies offer low-cost peer-to-peer aspects that should be appealing
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What’s your goal for your small business in 2018? Do you want to improve conversion rates? Break into influencer marketing? Step up your social media game? No matter what you’re hoping to accomplish, members of the online small business community can help. Here are some useful community insights that can help you reach your new
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You can’t have a great party without an accompanying playlist. Putting one together is an art form in some circles. And it’s likely you’ll be attending or hosting at least one holiday party in the coming weeks. Most employees are actually starting to feel something short of dread when it comes to going to these
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