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Jul 07
2008

Do I really need ecommerce?

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Yes you need ecommerce. Why? Ask yourself this: If ecommerce wasn't profitable, why are so many ecommerce e-tailers appearing?

A lot of local businesses such as market sellers, arts and crafts shops, clothing shops and corner stores believe that they don't need ecommerce and simply rely on the physical traffic they receive at local markets. If the business is content on limited sales and limited

Jun 24
2008

Making money from ecommerce

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How do you make money from an ecommerce website? What kind of e-commerce solution do you need?

Why are so many businesses adding ecommerce to their website? New ecommerce websites are appearing every day and turning retailers into etailers. What's more, many existing businesses are realising that they need to have an ecommerce website to stay ahead of their competition.

Luckily it's not too late

Jun 12
2008

Own site or auction site?

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Have an auction site already? Do you want to keep paying listing and success fees or have your own website and control your content and profits?

Avoid Auction Listing and Success Fees

Setting up an ecommerce site usually comes down to answering a simple question: do you want to keep paying listing and success fees or have your own website and control your content and profits.

If you're a small

May 21
2008

What is dropshipping?

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Dropshipping is an arrangement between a retailer and a wholesaler or manufacturer. It means that when a customer purchases goods from the retailer, the retailer accepts payment from the customer but the wholesaler or manufacturer delivers the product directly to the customer. The retailer then pays the manufacturer the wholesale cost of the item.

What is dropshipping and how could it help?

May 19
2008

Shopping Cart Business Ideas

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Starting a new business? Here are some starters for ten.

Business ideas suited to ecommerce

Want to start an ecommerce business or expand an existing business, but not sure where to start? Want to get your business online but not sure how? Here are some e-business online business marketing ideas that could get you started.

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Apr 22
2008

What makes customers nervous about online shopping?

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When asked the question about what makes customers nervous about online shopping, most people would answer credit card fraud.  That's true, fears about credit card fraud are a major barrier to people buying online. But there is something else that is a huge concern for online shoppers and often overlooked by sellers: the fear of what happens when something goes wrong.

If you buy a product in a