International Guide to E-Commerce

Amit Dua June 3, 2021 Businesses, at some point, struggle to get a few more hands-on decks. And, not any hand would do in such critical business conditions. It should be highly skilled, properly trained, and must compliment business needs. That’s what staff augmentation does for businesses. Source Businesses want to handle staffing requirements with existing employees/talents. Staff augmentation is such a heated topic in the market because of the abundance of IT resources and shrinking margins for companies that want these services. Staff Augmentation – What does it Mean? An outsourcing technique that lets businesses staff a project and accomplishes business objectives with more ease. Self augmentation is scanning the existing staff to determine what additional skills are needed to make them more efficient. Businesses are shifting their focus to staff augmentation because they can leverage their existing employees and outsourced services. Hence, the best of both worlds. Staff a...

Susan Gilbert June 3, 2021 Today I have some apps to help new entrepreneurs get off to a great start with their business. Here’s four links with tips and tricks to kick start your work week. Starting a small business can be a challenging transition if you are going solo. By using the right resources you can get a leg up and start attracting more interested clients and investors . There are several ways to make your venture more successful, even if you have little to no budget. Are you looking to start a new business? Take advantage of these apps, and let me know how these work for you! 1) Manage your budget – Mint by Intuit When you are just starting out it’s important to keep track of your sales and expenses. Mint by Intuit can help you keep track of your finances from anywhere. Get personalized insights, create a custom budget, harness spending, and more. Their app will help your business see exactly where your money is going and how to make improvements for more profits and le...

Nura Eston June 3, 2021 Of all the changes we’ve seen as a result of COVID-19, one of the biggest—and most lasting—might just be in how we shop. In fact, with transactions totalling $ 4.6 trillion USD , eCommerce saw nearly 20% YoY growth worldwide in 2020. The pandemic has shown us all that eCommerce makes shopping easier, and ordering online has become commonplace for everything from clothing to groceries to household goods. Here are some trends that can help deliver a more enjoyable shopping experience for your customers. Mobile payments When you’re setting up your online store, it’s essential to make sure that your website is mobile ready. It should be as intuitive and easy to follow and read as it would be from a laptop. With more people using their smartphones to go online every year, optimizing your website for mobile just makes sense. What are some things to consider? Keep navigation simple, with short menus that are easy to follow. Avoid using popups. Test your site on a...

EDMONTON – Since last summer, a Spruce Grove, Alta., teen has been carving out a niche for himself with an entrepreneurial venture. It’s a budding young business that’s been gaining more recognition every week. Around his neighbourhood, 16-year-old Harding Garratt is known by another name: Tie Dye Ice Cream Guy. A couple of times a week, Garratt takes his vintage Dickie Dee’s ice cream bike for a spin - to sell frozen treats to anyone who wants them. “I get a lot of people asking where I got it from,” the Grade 10 student told CTV News Edmonton from outside his house, “asking numbers, how old I am.” It’s an occupation the teenager comes by honestly. “We were buying ice cream,” said Garratt, “and my mom went on a huge, ‘Back in my day we used to have the Dickie Dees man come around,’ and then she said, 'We should get one of those for you.’” But finding his vintage Dickie Dees ice cream bike wasn’t so easy. “It took a long, long time,” said Garratt. “We went through a bunch o...

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Joanne Camarce May 21, 2021 Over the past year, there’s been a significant shift toward online consumerism, with all kinds of businesses selling products online. As Peter Sheldon, Senior Director of Commerce Strategy at Adobe, puts it, “It became clear that there are no boundaries for e-commerce — almost any product regardless of cost, size and complexity can be sold online.” This has created a seller’s market for online businesses looking to move their company. But whether you’re buying or selling a business, it’s important to be prepared. Here’s what you need to consider, regardless of which side of the deal you’re on. Why Buy or Sell Your Online Business Now? Not only were 10% more online businesses sold last year than the year before, but the average sale price also jumped by 73% . Furthermore, the time businesses spent on the market decreased by 16% . This means buyers are purchasing more online businesses quicker and for higher prices than before. But according to Blak...

Efrat Vulfsons May 21, 2021 As eCommerce continues to prove itself as one of today’s most lucrative marketing channels, companies should ensure that they’re prepared to double down on their online channels. The pandemic has changed the way consumers shop, with a 146% growth in online retail orders in the US and Canada in 2020 alone. In fact, it’s predicted that by 2040, 95% of all purchases will be made online . The eCommerce landscape constantly changes, and COVID-19 has ensured that this trend will remain, maybe even more so, in the coming years. With most consumers staying and spending more time at home, spending on online shopping, even for groceries and home essentials has been on the rise. For most consumers, however, the disconnect between a brand’s online and brick-and-mortar shopping experience can be disconcerting. One of the main challenges of retailers is the fact that eCommerce, marketing, retail, and digital teams often work within silos, creating disparate data speci...