May 18, 2012

How to Succeed in Selling Online

From the fastest growing mid sized ecommerce stores, here are the strategies to succeed in online retailing. Learn how to start a successful ecommerce business on the Web.

Learning from the Social Media Mistakes of Rep. Anthony Weiner

Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-New York) is currently embroiled in a controversy after a lewd photo was sent from his official Twitter account to another woman not his wife. This scandal demonstrates the risks to using social media. Here are some lessons that the scandal involving Congressman Weiner can teach us on how to use social media.

How a Bookstore is Surviving Tough Times

The bookstore industry has been hit hard by the changing times.  Bookstores are slowly disappearing, and the industry climate remains dim and challenging. Learn how Mitch Kaplan’s Books & Books bookstores are coping – and surviving.

Blendtec: Success in Using Online Videos for Marketing

Online videos are proving to be effective sales and marketing tools. One business that greatly benefited from online videos is Blendtec, a manufacturer and retailer of blenders.

Net-a-Porter: Winning Strategies for Selling Apparel and Clothing Online

Net-a-Porter.com is a luxury clothing and accessories retailer that carries some of the biggest brands in fashion today. Learn the winning strategies that helped the site become one of the most successful online apparel retailer.

Overcoming the Challenges of Selling Clothing and Apparel Online

Clothes and apparel are one of the leading items sold online. However, there are a number of challenges inherent in selling apparel online. Take a look at how some of the big clothing and apparel retailers try to provide the in-store shopping experience online.

How the Big Boys Sell Apparel and Accessories Online

Shopping clothes and accessories for buyers often means finding clothes that flatter, fit that and suitable for the intended use or occasion. Learn the tools and design techniques used by the top apparel e-commerce sellers.

Holiday Shopping Trends: Lessons from 2010

The holiday season 2010 has shown that online retail, and increasingly social media and mobile, are becoming the growth engines for retailers everywhere. Consumers embrace online shopping not only for its ease and convenience, but as a primary means of researching goods and services.

Get Your Business Ready for the New Year

The new year signifies new beginnings for your business. Are you ready for all the challenges up ahead? Take time to look back at the past and how you’ve managed to perform last year. Were you satisfied? Do you see any room for improvements? Are there new opportunities that you want to tap this year?

Tips to Startup Entrepreneurs

What do you need to succeed in business? Experts say that you need to have loads of persistence, passion, and hard work – and yes, lots of luck. Learn some factors that you need to improve your chances for success when starting a business.