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Checklist: Choosing a Website Host for your Canadian Business

By Melody McKinnon on July 2, 2019 38 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian small business, Canadian web-based business, website development

I did a lot of research as I prepared to move to a more robust, reliable host for our Canadian websites. In doing so, I came up with a list of considerations involved with reviewing each hosting option (based on over 20 years of experience and learning the hard way). I’ve expanded upon that here, […]

Five Bulk Food Businesses to Start Online in Canada

By Melody McKinnon on June 11, 2019 8 Comments Canadian business opportunities, Canadian e-commerce, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian web-based business, work at home Canada

There are countless online opportunities for Canadian entrepreneurs. Our country is large and its population is scattered, which creates a unique demand. While many products are available in the US there is a strong preference to buy Canadian whenever it is feasible to do so if for no other reason than the low Canadian dollar, […]

Amazon FBA Business: How to Set and Meet Your Goals

By Melody McKinnon on May 28, 2019 1 Comment Canadian e-commerce, Canadian Retail

Contributed by Tom Buckland Whether through affiliate marketing or by selling goods yourself, there are many lucrative ways to make money through Amazon. Arguably, one of the easiest and best ways is to become an Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) seller. FBA gives you the opportunity to grow and scale to a substantial ecommerce business, […]

Study: Retailers of all Sizes Using Dropshipping for Online Orders

By Melody McKinnon on May 19, 2019 2 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian Retail, omni-channel Canada

Drop shipping is a hands-free, wholesale fulfillment option available to online sellers of any size, working under a variety of business models. In short, the manufacturer fulfills orders on behalf of the retailer and ships them directly to the customer. Arrangements are usually made to make it appear that the order has come directly from […]

How to Choose the Best Products to Sell Online in Canada

By Melody McKinnon on May 16, 2019 8 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian Retail, Canadian web-based business, drop shipping Canada

One of the most daunting tasks in online retail is deciding what products to sell. When you use drop shipping the pressure is far less than if you had to order hundreds of items for in-house inventory, but can still be a massive undertaking. Experts have ways to take the pain out of the product […]

How to Tap Into the Exploding Canadian eCommerce Market

By Melody McKinnon on April 28, 2019 4 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian Retail

The Canadian eCommerce market is exploding. Canadians will be spending $39 billion by the end of 2019 (9.5% of all Canadian retail sales), according to an eTail Canada report. E-commerce is the fastest-growing segment in Canada’s digital economy, going from $4.2 billion in 2010 to over $13.6 billion in 2017, according to Statistics Canada. Online […]

Ecommerce in Canada: 2019 Statistics, Insights and Infographic

By Melody McKinnon on April 2, 2019 3 Comments Canadian consumers, Canadian e-commerce, Canadian statistics, omni-channel Canada

19.8 million Canadians shop online, and they’re expected to spend $39 billion online in 2019 (nearly double what was spent in 2016). While businesses in this country have improved their online presence, they continue to struggle with grabbing online shoppers, convincing them to buy, and turning them into loyal customers.

Canadian Cannabis Sales Moving From Offline Retail to eCommerce

By Melody McKinnon on March 24, 2019 1 Comment Canadian business, Canadian e-commerce

POINT ROBERTS, Washington and DELTA, British Columbia, March 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Investorideas.com (a leading investor news resource covering tech and cannabis stocks) released a snapshot looking at the future of cannabis sales, as companies focus on next-gen tech and e-commerce platforms.

eCommerce and Online Sales Fraud Prevention in Canada

By Melody McKinnon on March 6, 2019 4 Comments Canadian Business Finance, Canadian e-commerce, Canadian mCommerce, Canadian Retail

Fraudulent online transactions are the dark side of eCommerce. The Internet is the “wild west” of fraud in a world that is becoming more secure at the offline payment level. It has become a point of easier access, without signatures, PIN numbers and chips.

By Melody McKinnon on March 2, 2019 28 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian Retail, Canadian web-based business, Canadian Wholesale

Finding Wholesale Suppliers for your Canadian Business ©

It can be frustrating and time consuming to find wholesale product suppliers for your business in Canada, particularly in specialty niches. Whether you’re sourcing supplies to make your own products or stocking your virtual shelves, finding the right supplier is usually a long and involved process. Many factors are involved in the decision, from quality […]