The learning curve involved with starting an online business (or bringing an offline business online) is manageable by practically anyone. However, when you start out you’ll find a lot of words and jargon you may not be familiar with, which can make the task more daunting than it has to be. By learning the definition […]
Canadian businesses in ecommerce are struggling to deal with cybercrime, just like other online businesses around the world. Our situation is unique because of our relatively recent entry into the world of digital commerce. Many businesses were slow to embrace online sales in this country, in spite of the high demand for it from Canadian […]
What would we do if we lost our internet connection for a long period of time? It’s practically unfathomable in today’s connected world. However, events over the past few years have taught us the unthinkable DOES happen and the devastation it can cause for unprepared Canadian small businesses. The most critical lesson we learned is […]
There has been some confusion regarding ecommerce growth over the past couple of years. Online shopping grew exponentially during the pandemic, which naturally slowed as offline shopping opened up again. However, the growth of ecommerce around the world continues, even as the digital market share drops to more normal levels. The following data supports and […]
By Jason Toy With the rise of artificial intelligence, entrepreneurs have been able to revolutionize how they operate and grow their businesses. One of the most substantial contributions has been various machine learning applications. Implementing machine learning allows entrepreneurs to compete with successful organizations without incurring high costs, make better business decisions, enhance productivity levels, […]
Boston, MA: July 25, 2023 — Alignable’s ChatGPT Sentiment Study shows that 57% of SMB owners have at least tried the new AI tool, and 26% of those in the U.S. have already embraced it as a new way to enhance their businesses.
Can Data Analytics Help You Market In A Tight Economy? The High Cost Of Having An Unhappy Digital Branding Experience Provided by HappyOrNot.com The current economic conditions are challenging for businesses of all sizes. Inflation is rising, and the cost of goods and services is skyrocketing, making it harder for companies to maintain their profit […]
Transform to Build Trust Report Highlights: 71% of family businesses reported growth in their latest financial year, with 43% reporting double-digit growth and 77% reporting that they expect to grow in the coming two years. Family businesses with a communicated ESG strategy are more trusted by customers (62% vs. 49%) than those that do not, […]
PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Digital Clothing Market by Technology (3D Software, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Others), by Transaction (On Chain, Off Chain), by Application Area (Digital Content Creation, Fashion Design and Technology, Gaming, Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031″
By Barry Campbell Independent Canadian vendors are important contributors to the fabric of Canadian culture; numbering over 1.2M strong. Unfortunately in the world of online shopping they are less than equally represented.
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