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How Amazon and Independent Ecommerce Brands Grew Online Sales 18,233% in 20 Years [Infographic]

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Either way, the relationship is symbiotic, and though for much of Amazon’s history small business and other verticalized online sellers made an enemy of the marketplace, those tides are very quickly changing. Free shipping, offered by half of all businesses in 2015, has become a consumer expectation. You’re in luck!

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Cyber Monday is the Biggest Sales Opportunity in 2018: Here’s What to Do About It + Marketing Ideas

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Cyber Monday just may be the only retail holiday that advocates shopping in your pajamas. According to Fundivo , the average order on Cyber Monday in 2015 was higher than the average order for Black Friday. Come Cyber Monday, your business is going to want to get in on that. And why not? And data echoes this sentiment.

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What to Sell in 2018: How to Find a Product Niche and Start Selling Online

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Our sales have increased this year, and we are spending a lot more time relooking at our SEO,” says Rzepecki. Learn how they secretly became the fastest growing retailer in the U.S. This business angle can be a slippery slope, given that many trends don’t last. The Fugoo team even won “Best of CES” awards in 2015.

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Black Friday 2018: An Ecommerce Survival Guide

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These days, over a hundred million of us brave the Black Friday retail scene in person. So what does this mean for ecommerce retailers? Just consider a few mind-numbing Black Friday statistics: Almost one-quarter of all Black Friday retail shoppers are willing to camp out in anticipation of Black Friday. It’s a coma-inducer.

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How I Turned My Father’s 90s B2B Business into California’s Fastest Growing Online Succulent Seller

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I was naturally drawn to the competitive and creative nature of retail business. Initially, I saw it as more of a hobby and “helping our family business out a little bit” than as a viable career path. Back in 2015, I was getting emails like crazy from apps and tool companies trying to get me to use their service.

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44 Pieces of Entrepreneur-to-Entrepreneur Business Advice

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You’ve heard the old adage of “Location, Location, Location” for retail stores. It’s very important to take advantage of a lot of the free resources and coaching from Small Business Development Centers. Do not spend a cent without knowing the impact on the business. Niche matters. Seek mentorship.

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The Marketer’s Guide to Gain Brand Mileage on Google Maps

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Searches including the phrase “best place to buy” with the applicable product or service keyword grew by 70% between 2015 and 2018. Google also realizes that your business is ‘special.’ The application is widely used by commuters for its features like navigation, street view, public transit information, and finding local businesses.