Editor’s Note: We first published this article in 2011. We updated it in August 2017, below. — Internet service providers provide online access with a variety of technologies, speeds, and prices. For consumers, that means plenty of choices. Here is a list of large ISPs in the U.S. These providers offer Internet service through DSL, […]
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When your small business gets stuck in a rut, you need to find a quick way to snap out of it. This can mean finding a new source of inspiration, following some new trends or even kickstarting your marketing efforts. For more on breaking your small business out of a rut, check out these tips
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As a manager, your success isn’t measured by what you accomplish alone—it’s about what you make happen with the resources you have. And the most important resource you have is your staff. Here are four ways that making your staff look good helps you look good, and helps you advance yourself within your organization: 1.
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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies cost nothing to process, are almost immune to fraud, and keep customers’ financial information safe. So why aren’t more online shoppers using them? And why aren’t more merchants accepting them? The answer is volatility. Currencies like the U.S. dollar, the British pound, and the European Union’s euro depend on stability. People
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Namshi.com is an ecommerce clothing company based in the United Arab Emirates. Ecommerce penetration in the Middle East is low, providing an opportunity for merchants. The Middle East, long a laggard when it comes to online shopping, caught the attention of the industry earlier this year when Amazon purchased Souq, a local online marketplace. New
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You need to negotiate for your business. And, in any negotiation, you want the upper hand. Business Negotiation Tactics Luckily, claiming the upper hand for your negotiations isn’t as hard as you think. You might be surprised to discover some simple tricks that can help you. Here are some ways to negotiate for your business more
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Our minds are our most precious resource. You’ve heard motivational speaker Tony Robbins say time and time again that it doesn’t matter what resources you have — what is important is how resourceful you are. To be fruitful and feel organized, your greatest resource–your mind–must be improved to match and adapt this rat marathon. How
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Just because you’re the best accountant, plumber, or chef, that doesn’t necessarily man that you have all the skills you need to open your own business. In fact, leadership itself is a skill – a set of behaviors that can be learned and improved. And since I’ve always thought we can learn as much from
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Have you ever seen your employees nodding their heads in agreement, but simultaneously noticed a glazed look in their eyes while doing so? Or have you asked for something, received a verbal cue that the request was heard, and not seen any results? In these cases, you were heard, but you weren’t listened to. Hearing
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Here is a list of product releases and updates for mid-August from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on customer reviews, same-day delivery, fraud protection, digital currencies and Alexa. Got an ecommerce product release? Email releases@practicalecommerce.com. Ecommerce Product Releases Overstock.com now accepts all major alt-coins including Bitcoin Cash. Overstock.com has announced
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