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What Your Small Business Can Do to Keep Your Business Running Smoothly

April 10, 2020 by Cherie Edilson

  An e-commerce business operates twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. That means your site needs to constantly run at peak performance. If your website goes down for any reason, you lose money. Here are some tips on how to keep your site running smoothly so as to take advantage of the greatest tried-and-true methods of success. Listen to Customer Feedback Your customers are your … [Read more...] about What Your Small Business Can Do to Keep Your Business Running Smoothly

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How to Manage Shipping With Your E-Commerce Shop

April 10, 2020 by Cherie Edilson

You've created a killer product, crafted a formidable online store, cut down on the cart abandonment problem, and set yourself up to receive orders. That's all. Can you take a rest now? Unfortunately, not so quickly. Shipping and delivery can be a bit tricky to handle because, after all, products must get to customers in one piece and with zero delays. Whether you can handle some aspects of … [Read more...] about How to Manage Shipping With Your E-Commerce Shop

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3 Tips for Adding a New Credit Card Processing POS System to Your Business

March 29, 2020 by Cherie Edilson

Having a credit card point-of-sale system is critical for establishing a successful business model. The technology allows consumers to purchase your products using a safe and secure method, and it ensures you are receiving income from the sale of goods. There are three essential tips for establishing and maintaining a credit card POS system. Set Up a Plan For any transition in a business, you … [Read more...] about 3 Tips for Adding a New Credit Card Processing POS System to Your Business

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How Small Businesses Can Connect With Their Customers

February 19, 2020 by Cherie Edilson

If you run a small business, it can be difficult to compete with larger competitors. They often can offer more services at lower prices. However, you have an important advantage over the big box stores. Small businesses can make connections on a more personal level with their clients. With a deeper connection, customers are more likely to stay loyal to your organization. While some connections … [Read more...] about How Small Businesses Can Connect With Their Customers

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Preparing to Start Shipping Orders: 3 Tips for Starting Out

February 11, 2020 by Cherie Edilson

Expanding into the e-commerce world is not difficult, but it does require small businesses to master the art of shipping out orders to customers. This requires you to learn about the various shipping companies and their shipping methods in addition to having the right supplies. These three tips can help you get started. Set Up Good Organization Before you start listing products online and begin … [Read more...] about Preparing to Start Shipping Orders: 3 Tips for Starting Out

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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Creating an E-Commerce Site for Your Small Business

February 11, 2020 by Cherie Edilson

Innovations in technology have today allowed aspiring entrepreneurs the ability to open their very own online business. However, having access to this opportunity doesn't necessarily translate to success. The following list describes three mistakes to avoid when growing your small e-commerce business site. Over-Complicating Your Website Bigger is better, right? When it comes to an e-commerce … [Read more...] about 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Creating an E-Commerce Site for Your Small Business

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