The most exciting and intimidating thing to happen in retail in the past couple of decades, is ecommerce. Canadian businesses and individuals now have the opportunity to sell online to a national or global market. The internet offers endless opportunities to start, grow and market at the retail level.
Sometimes it makes more sense to outsource part of our business operations than to do it in-house. When it comes to logistics, warehousing, and fulfillment, the majority of successful Canadian ecommerce companies turn to experts in those fields.
As online businesses become aware of their legal responsibilities in regards to privacy, we’ve received more and more questions about Data Sovereignty. Following are the most frequently asked questions to date.
About This Column This monthly column is intended to inspire action. You know digital transformation is critical to growing your business, but there are so many moving parts and so much to learn! It’s easier to navigate if someone points you in the right direction so you can take the first steps. You don’t have […]
By Sherry McNeil, President & CEO, Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) The franchise industry in Canada is on the cusp of transformative change in 2025, driven by economic shifts, technological advancements, and evolving consumer preferences. Online and digitally savvy franchise systems are particularly well-positioned to thrive in this environment, offering consistency, flexibility, scalability, and resilience. Franchise […]
The most powerful, effective, efficient and economical way to market your Canadian products or services online is through an affiliate program (also known as Associate Programs or Partner Programs). Affiliate programs are based on performance, allowing you to advertise on countless websites around the world, yet only pay for it when a sale is made.
Whether you intend to build your own website or hire a designer, you’ll need a working knowledge of website functionality as it pertains to the user experience. It will allow you to plan and identify issues that could have a significant impact on your sales and website traffic. The ultimate goal is for website visitors […]
As Canadian retail comes to recognize ecommerce as a necessity, Business-to-Business (B2B) suppliers are also beginning to explore online opportunities to better serve their customers’ unique needs.
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