E-commerce, Online Shopping & News
The first challenge in ranking fast-growing ecommerce companies is the definition. Should “ecommerce” include only companies that sell their own inventory? Or does it also include platforms and tech providers that serve those sellers? Yahoo Finance adopted the latter last month when it ranked the fastest-growing, publicly traded ecommerce companies. The list includes retailers and…
In this guide, we’ll unfold the layers of how much does it cost to start a clothing line: materials, production, design, labor, and other critical costs included. Understanding these expenses is important to start a clothing business with realistic expectations—it will help create a solid business plan and build a successful business. How much does…
Are you ready to design the next bestsellers for your Squarespace store? As we enter 2024, the market for print-on-demand products is more vibrant than ever. With so many options at your fingertips, choosing the right products to feature on your store is crucial for success. To streamline your decision-making process, we’ve compiled a list…
Every entrepreneurial journey starts with a seed, a small idea that grows into a blooming business. Often, it’s the only thing standing in the way of you and the life you’ve always wanted. But what if you can’t find one? How do you get unstuck and train your brain to produce great ideas? Ideas might…
Ryan Lagasse took her two loves—coffee and ceramics—and turned them into her own business: a mobile coffee shop based out of a converted airport shuttle. Alongside coffee, Little Lamb sells ceramics and other goods at farmers markets, college campuses, and production sets in Los Angeles. Being mobile is a key differentiator for Ryan’s business. From her previous…
Businesses with remote workers need tools to communicate and collaborate on tasks and projects. Here is a list of mobile apps to manage a team. There are project management apps, collaborative tools, communication tools, and more. All of the apps are available for Android and iOS. Team Management Apps Slack is a productivity platform for…
The decision between Shopify vs. Etsy lays the groundwork for your future ecommerce business. Both platforms cater to different types of online sellers, but which one is the right fit for you? Etsy and Shopify offer unique advantages for those entering the ecommerce space, especially for dropshipping businesses. In this comparison of Shopify vs. Etsy,…
Video captions are text overlays of spoken dialog. Captions drive retention, learning, accessibility, and engagement. They also provide text for search engine bots, elevating rankings. YouTube generates captions automatically when requested by a viewer, but they aren’t edited and don’t otherwise emphasize the key points. Social media videos are silent. Without captions, viewers may not…
Launching a dropshipping business brings its fair share of questions, with one of the most crucial being: how to price dropshipping products effectively? Whether you’re new to dropshipping or refining your approach, this guide will provide you with an overview of pricing strategies that will set your sales in motion. From calculating your business costs…
Every week we publish a rundown of new products from companies offering services to ecommerce and omnichannel merchants. This installment includes updates on generative AI, cross-border payments, recommerce, email marketing, shopping carts, B2B commerce, customer management, and chatbots. Got an ecommerce product release? Email [email protected]. New Tools for Merchants: March 4 Marketing platform Klaviyo launches…