It's no surprise that Christmas is the holiday when shoppers spend the most money. From holiday decorations to party supplies and gifts, most consumers go all out. Just as there are certain gifts that never go out of style, there are several holiday craft and decor items that are always popular. Here are 10 tried and true holiday best sellers for you to stock in your shop. Holiday best … [Read more...] about 10 Holiday Best Sellers for Your Shop
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6 Questions To Ask Before Choosing a POS & Website
I manage a Facebook group of over 1000 women who are retail business owners - both online and with brick and mortar locations. The topic of websites, e-commerce stores and point of sale systems comes up OFTEN. Shop owners are choosing their POS systems and website platforms blindly and it could be costing you many hours of frustrations and a loss in sales or potential sales. Myself included. … [Read more...] about 6 Questions To Ask Before Choosing a POS & Website
Quick Tips for E-Commerce Holiday Merchandise Planning
If you own and operate your own retail business, you know the holidays can be one of the busiest times of the year. It’s always good to prepare in advance to make your holiday season the most profitable it can be. Everything from planning your product offering, going live with holiday inventory, and determining just how much inventory you will need are all things you need to plan in advance of the … [Read more...] about Quick Tips for E-Commerce Holiday Merchandise Planning
Product Photography 101: Beginner’s Guide to Shots That Sell
You’ve set up your online shop and are ready for the sales to come rolling in, but they’re not. What gives? Have you taken a look at your product photography? Are the photos of your product really representing them in the best light (both literally and figuratively)? Do they tell a story that your customers want to be a part of? Photography is one of the most important parts of selling online. … [Read more...] about Product Photography 101: Beginner’s Guide to Shots That Sell
Shipping 101: How to Choose the Right Method for Your Business
So, you’ve decided to set up shop online and want to figure out how to go about shipping your products to the customer. While there are several options to consider, I am going to shed some light on which might be the right option for your small business. Follow along for this quick Shipping 101 Lesson! Shipping 101: Your Carrier Options The Post Office There’s nothing like the classic, … [Read more...] about Shipping 101: How to Choose the Right Method for Your Business
How to Choose an Online Selling Platform
Now that you have decided it's time to start selling online after reading The Pros and Cons of Selling Online, where do you start? Step One in How to Start an Online Shop: Choose a selling platform. There are so many options when it comes to setting up your online shop. Etsy? Amazon? Shopify? WP Commerce? There are so many options! Not to worry, I am here to give you the breakdown on each one to … [Read more...] about How to Choose an Online Selling Platform