Do you enjoy attending business conferences on behalf of your small business? The first time you went, you were probably excited. Then you go to one or two and you start to find the reasons to not go to future conferences. Or maybe you like the first experience and make them regular parts of your […]
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Looking for an easy way to supercharge your workflow? Keep productivity tools close at hand by loading your Chrome browser with useful extensions. Here is a list of extensions for productivity from Google’s Chrome Web Store. There are tools to track your work, schedule tasks, protect your privacy, save notes, enhance your communications, and block
“Ecommerce Briefs” is my occasional series on news and developments from online merchants. In this installment, I’ll address: Amazon’s new partnership with Kohl’s; activity in the U.S. online food delivery market; and the implications of the recent bankruptcy filing by Toys”R”Us. Amazon and Kohl’s Form a Partnership Amazon is reaching further into the brick-and mortar
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Building a successful business requires engaging with a lot of different people — customers, social media followers, even your own employees. There’s no shortage of options for increasing engagement. And members of the online small business community have some thoughts to share. Read on for tips on building brand engagement and more. Build Up Brand
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The Internet is buzzing with how blockchains can solve problems and disrupt multiple industries. But what exactly is a blockchain and how can it benefit merchants? A blockchain is a “distributed ledger” —i.e., data spread across many computers — that can be used to record any transaction, such as a money transfer, a contract between
When you’re a small business owner you wear many hats. Maker, promoter, accountant and yes, the face of the brand. When it’s just you and maybe one other person representing your company, what you do matters. How you conduct yourself in public matters. A lot. It’s easier than ever to find exposure for yourself and your brand, and
First-time managers have their work cut out for themselves. They need to gain the respect of their peers, as well as prove their worth in the department and to higher-ups. According to the Harvard Business Review, first-time managers fail 50 percent of the time in the first year. That’s why we asked 15 entrepreneurs from
The United States Postal Service is a popular shipping solution for American ecommerce businesses. It stacks up well against other carriers in several situations. The USPS may be particularly effective when you need to ship (a) small, heavy items, (b) lightweight, bulky products, or (c) shipments destined for post office box addresses, including APO (Army
Here is a list of product releases and updates from late September from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on advertising, visual search, artificial intelligence, multimedia storytelling, voice-activated commerce, mobile commerce, and subscription services. Got an ecommerce product release? Email [email protected]. Ecommerce Product Releases MailChimp launches Google remarketing ads product. MailChimp
What follows are our 10 most popular articles for September 2017, recognizing that articles we published earlier in the month are more likely to make the list than later ones. 78 Free Responsive Email Templates With more of your shoppers on mobile devices, make sure your next email campaign uses a responsive design that looks
