February 11, 2012

How to Start Your Online Store

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The Web has become a viable retailing medium for small businesses. If you are thinking of starting an online store or an ecommerce storefront, here are some steps to consider when selling on the Web.

Ecommerce Made Simple

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Have you thought about selling your company’s products or services through your website, but you weren’t sure how hard it would be or where to start? This article is non-technical, and will give you a better idea about what goes on behind the ecommerce websites you see and use on the Internet, and what is involved in creating and launching your own catalog website.

Ecommerce Made Simple (Part 2)

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Two part non-technical article that will give you a better idea about what goes on behind the ecommerce websites you see and use on the Internet, and what is involved in creating and launching your own catalog website.

Starting a T-Shirt Design Online Store

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A reader is thinking of starting an online store that offers customized printing of t-shirts. Check out the advice we gave her on how to proceed to make her dream a reality – from asking the business questionse to set her business on the right track to choosing the web development partners she needs to create the website.

How to Protect Your Small Business from Credit Card Fraud

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If you accept credit card payments, it is important to take steps to prevent your business from becoming a victim of fraud. Credit card fraud is a common problem for both big and small businesses, costing businesses billions in dollars. Here are some steps to help you fight credit card fraud in your business.

Holiday Retailing: Trends and Tips on How to Improve Your Sales

Labor Day has come and gone signifying for many the end of summer. And the end of summer means only one thing: the holiday season is here! Are you ready to make this your best holiday season yet in terms of sales and revenues?

Adding Advertising to Your Online Store

If you’re looking for ways to increase the revenues of your online store, one way is to add advertising. Your earnings from advertising can add to your bottom line.

How to Use Customer Ratings and Review

Customer reviews have become a must-have tool for many web sites, particularly online stores. Majority of shoppers nowadays look for customer-generated reviews – from 5-star ratings to the more elaborate questions and answers — to help guide their buying decisions. Learn how to use customer reviews for your online business.

One Deal at a Time: Alternative Way of Selling on the Web

In addition to the private shopping club model, another alternative way of selling on the Web is the one deal at a time business model. Learn how one deal at a time sites work

Private Shopping Clubs: A Different Way of Selling on the Web

While most online stores operate by opening their virtual doors to just about everyone, there is a niche segment of ecommerce retailing that thrives on exclusivity. Invite-only stores or private shopping clubs require a person to be approved as a member before they can shop the items offered by the store.

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