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E-commerce

As e-commerce continues to develop and grow in importance as part of the UK retail sector (posting double digit growth every year in both consumer and B2B spending figures) it also becomes more complex. This section offers expert advice and guidance on how to ensure your small business can make the most of the opportunities available with case studies, stories and comparisons of the best e-commerce platforms available on the market.

News

E-commerce survey finds evidence of retailer delivery problems

Business is booming for online retailers but only half are happy with their fulfilment operations, with almost two thirds admitting to not always shipping on time.

Business Technology

The growing power of e-commerce among small businesses

Here, Rajesh Subramaniam, executive vice president of FedEx Services, tells us how small businesses can capitalise on e-commerce.

Marketing

How digital marketing can grow an e-commerce business

Andrew Heppinstall explains several key areas of digital marketing, and shows how they can be used to build and maintain your customer base and grow your e-commerce company.

Business management

Why Brexit doesn’t mean blackout for cross-border trade

Paul Galpin examines the top e-commerce markets outside the European Union to watch out for, as well as what retailers need to do to successfully expand into these regions.

Marketing

SMEs missing out on sales through post-checkout, apps and email

Small businesses are still not utilising online outlets to communicate with customers, missing out on vital sales.

Finding and selling to customers

How to stay ahead of emerging e-commerce consumer habits

Sophia Patskias explores the evolution of e-commerce consumer habits and the ways in which online shopping has had an impact on our lives.

News

Britain’s online businesses are lacking in online security

Tens of thousands of online businesses in the UK who handle credit card details have no internet security measures in place.

Finding and selling to customers

Six handy tips to boost your e-commerce store sales

Hardik Oza suggests six handy tips to boost your e-commerce store popularity and sales.

News

Consumers turn to mobile shopping in the run up to Christmas

Salmon identifies a Black Friday-style upsurge in mobile orders this Christmas, with an average 26 per cent rise in mobile traffic compared to 2015.

News

Online merchants lose nearly half of Christmas shoppers at the checkout

Online merchants are failing to offer shoppers their preferred online payment method leading to a loss of sales, new research reveals.

Blog

What does the future hold for the e-commerce market?

Matthew Robertson discusses what the e-commerce market might look like in ten years time, from a variety of perspectives including delivery, e-commerce and retail.

News

UK e-commerce SMEs plan to boost marketing spend

Two thirds (67 per cent) of UK small businesses in e-commerce plan to increase marketing spend in the next financial year, and most plan to increase the proportion spent on digital channels.

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.

Partner content

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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