“I was kind of nervous,” says 11-year-old Ryan Gill about starting his own business. “I wasn’t really ready to talk to people that I didn’t know that well. But I feel confident now.” Ryan started his candle brand, Frères Branchiaux, with his brothers when he was only eight. Building a business with her sons was…
When you think of selling online, what initially comes to mind? Probably products like printed t-shirts, handmade jewelry, or pet supplies, right? Creating or curating tangible goods to sell online is a common business model, after all—one that defines many who use Shopify today. But determining what to sell on Shopify can still be a…
Salted fish is traded for fur and feed grains. A block of wood is whittled into a toy horse and sold at an artisan market. Watermelon seeds, sowed and tended, become full-fledged fruit before exchanging hands at a roadside stall. These inceptive transactions planted the seeds for commerce as we know it today. And, countless small businesses…
In the realm of ecommerce, every purchase is more than just a transaction—it’s an exchange of trust. When consumers give up their credit card information to vendors, they expect (and deserve) for it to be handled responsibly and securely. That’s the power of payment security. But as online sales rise, so does ecommerce fraud. Juniper…
With around two billion Instagram users, a whopping 90% follow at least one business. So, if you’re not on Instagram yet, you’re missing out on a massive opportunity to shine!Making an Instagram page for your business is just the beginning. How about taking your business a step further and start selling on Instagram?To make your Instagram selling journey easy, we’ve prepared this detailed, step-by-step guide. Our goal is to answer any questions you…
Fierce competition in the eCommerce marketplace means retailers always need something new to grab the attention of their target customers. However, AI is bridging the gap. This virtual assistant can create more relevant and engaging shopping experiences for customers. It also proves helpful in providing valuable insights into customer behavior and preferences, boosting conversion rates,…
Many entrepreneurs are building entire businesses around digital products—such as ebooks, online courses, music, or custom templates—due to their popularity and ease of distribution. Other companies are launching them to complement physical items and services. Learning how to sell digital products offers the potential for passive income, since they can be created once and sold repeatedly to different…
An online boutique can be a profitable business venture for entrepreneurs interested in entering the fashion industry. Digital innovation, technology, and changes in consumer spending have given independent online businesses the ability to compete against the big players. The best part? You already have the tools to create a beautiful online store and sell products…
The eCommerce industry is growing fast, and with it, the competition is getting intense. Now that people have so many choices to buy from, online store owners have no option but to stand out from the crowd to boost sales. Easier said than done, right? But it’s not impossible either. There are various ways to…
Have you ever needed formal wear for an occasion and thought, “I’m only going to wear this once; maybe I could order it from an online site and then just return it for a refund the next day?” It may sound like a good idea at the time, but fraudulent returns cost around $22.8 billion…