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How Startups Can Compete with E-Commerce Giants Amid the Pandemic

It comes with little surprise that as the pandemic grows, the demand for safe, one-stop online shopping options grows, as well. The numbers reported by big-box retailers reflect this logic. Target reported the strongest quarterly...

byJared Mitchell

October 10, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Amazon Announces Tech Hub in Detroit (Episode 103)

On this morning's WJR Business Beat, Jeff discusses exciting news announced by Amazon that the online retail giant plans to hire 100 workers to operate a new Tech Hub based in Detroit. Amazon said it will...

byStartupNation

August 19, 2020

Boost Your E-Commerce Presence Now to Prepare for a Possible Second Wave of COVID-19

Epidemiologists are predicting a fall resurgence of COVID-19, which could lead to another shutdown, reports Yahoo Finance. Businesses should prepare now for a possible second wave of the virus by investing in an e-commerce strategy,...

byJared Mitchell

July 15, 2020

3 Trends Dominating E-Commerce Startups Today

From evolving consumer buying channels and new digital payment systems to buzzworthy trends and tactics in marketing, how we understand and use e-commerce technology has changed dramatically over the last 10 years. As any veteran...

byMichael Lagoni

June 13, 2020

How to Sprout a Successful Business: Daily Crunch Snacks and Annemarie Cronin Agency

On today's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff interviews boutique advertising, marketing and PR agency owner, Annemarie Cronin, and Diane and Laurel Orley, the co-founders of Daily Crunch Snacks. StartupNation · Daily Crunch Snacks and Annemarie...

byStartupNation

June 6, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Big Tech Showing Positive Revenue Growth Amid COVID-19 (Episode 49)

The big tech companies, including Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Microsoft, have proven their staying power through the COVID-19 crisis. All five have seen positive revenue growth over the same quarter in 2019. On this morning's...

byStartupNation

May 7, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Big Five Tech Companies (Episode 32)

In a time when small businesses need help more than ever, the big five tech companies are stepping up. These five companies, including Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple, are not only providing additional resources...

byStartupNation

April 14, 2020

How Your Brand Can Adapt to Rapidly Changing Consumer Needs with E-Commerce

As we settle into our new normal, the majority of “non-essential” brands have either temporarily halted operations, or accelerated their shift from brick-and-mortar to e-commerce storefronts. For startups just beginning to establish their digital presence...

byStacy Thomson

April 2, 2020

Resources for Small Business Aid Amidst the COVID-19 Crisis

As local businesses close their doors amidst the coronavirus pandemic, entrepreneurs and business owners worldwide are scrambling to make ends meet. If you're in need of assistance during this time, consider the following resources for...

byStartupNation

March 19, 2020

5 Smart Tools All Remote Entrepreneurs Need in Order to Succeed

In the age of startups, most of us know working at home isn’t just a privilege — it’s a necessity. After all, most of the world’s biggest companies didn’t start in a board room or...

byHaden Kirkpatrick

March 13, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Find Your Niche (Episode 9)

On this morning's WJR Business Beat, Jeff talks about the importance of finding your niche in the business world, citing successful examples like Amazon and StockX. He then speaks with Annemarie Cronin, a local marketing...

byStartupNation

March 12, 2020

In Order to Succeed in Entrepreneurship, Get Uncomfortable, Says Square Co-Founder

When glassblower and computer scientist Jim McKelvey teamed up with Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey to launch Square, a startup that enables small business owners to accept credit cards, payment industry insiders told them they were...

bySusan Johnston Taylor

March 10, 2020

A Startup Guide to Advertising on Amazon

Is your startup making use of Amazon’s advertising functionality? Heads up: you don’t need to sell through the platform to do so. That’s right: Amazon has opened up its marketing wing to non-sellers, so you...

byG. John Cole

February 22, 2020

Should the E-Commerce Industry Scale Back Two-Day Shipping?

Once a consumer purchases an item online, the clock starts ticking. Their expectations have aligned with the two-day shipping standard set by large corporations like Amazon. According to a Clutch study, 48 percent of online...

byNicole Schlabach

December 29, 2019

How to Move Your Brick-and-Mortar Retail Business Online

In today’s retail world, increasingly more and more transactions are occurring online. Add to this the fact that some of the world’s biggest retailers are racing to increase their share of online sales revenue, and...

byLeland Taylor

December 19, 2019

8 Crucial Steps You Need to Take Before Launching an E-Commerce Business

Thinking about starting an online business? It’s a good idea: e-commerce sales are expected to reach $3.45 trillion globally this year. Here are eight steps to take when launching your business, according to successful e-commerce entrepreneurs...

byThe Oracles

December 4, 2019

How to Start a Multimillion-Dollar Amazon Business With Less Than $2,000

What if there were a reliable way to start a business that could significantly improve your life without sacrificing blood, sweat and years? Thanks to Amazon, there is. Unlike most entrepreneurial ventures, you can start...

byThe Oracles

November 1, 2019

Get Cash Fast: The Truth About Small Business Financing

The process of getting a traditional bank loan for your small business is frustrating. It’s nearly impossible to get a banker’s attention if you have questions. You are expected to fill out a long, complex...

byRapid Finance

October 8, 2019

How to Bring Your Brick-and-Mortar Business to the Digital World

For brick-and-mortar entrepreneurs, all of the business' features are right there in front of you: the storefront design, the products, the signage, the customers. You can engage with all aspects of your business directly in...

byJustin E. Crawford

September 11, 2019

Weighing the Pros and Cons: Should You Sell Your Products on Amazon?

If you run an e-commerce business, you know how challenging it can be to consistently attract new customers, in addition to getting repeat buyers. Even if you currently sell products on your own website or...

bySusan Guillory

September 11, 2019