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Editor’s Question: What are your top tips for an SME on its e-commerce journey?

Not many SMEs will be successful if they don’t have an effective website and a seamless way to sell their products, craft or trade. Selling products online needn’t be an arduous task, especially with the amount of software and IT specialists available to help to make it a smooth...


Selling on Amazon opened up our customer base and increased sales

Selling on Amazon has proven to be a game-changer for many businesses, opening up new customer bases and significantly increasing sales. Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from all around the globe have embraced the ability to set up their own storefronts on Amazon to showcase their...


Top tips on how to establish a website

With three out of five people in the UK employed by start-ups and SME businesses, they today account for more than 50% of the turnover for all UK companies. Yet achieving instant success doesn’t come overnight; it takes hard graft and tenacity when getting a business off the ground. And...


Partnership to help merchants streamline shipping and warehouse operations

ShipStation, a leading cloud-based e-commerce shipping solution, has announced a partnership with PULPO, a leading provider of cloud-based warehouse management systems (WMS), to power merchants with the warehouse and shipping solutions they need to grow their business. The partnership between...


Industry leaders unite to unlock £9.3 billion SME export potential

The UK’s first E-Commerce Trade Commission has been launched to encourage 70,000 more small British businesses to trade and export online and help boost the economy by £9.3 billion. The commission – made up of leading industry experts – is the first of its kind and will...


Poor delivery and returns options mean 82% of customers abandon shopping carts

Some 70% of consumers prefer to shop with independent retailers rather than big online marketplaces.But despite this preference, they will not compromise on the speed or quality of the delivery experience. nShift, a global leader in delivery management software, is announcing a new end-to-end...


Top e-commerce payment challenges SMEs need to address to be successful

As the e-commerce market is becoming increasingly saturated, 2023 calls for smaller e-commerce businesses to think through the tools and re-evaluate solutions for retaining their competitive edge. Considering what FinTech options are available to them will help small and medium enterprises (SMEs)...


ShipStation adds UPS to its UK carrier services as it continues to expand European footprint

ShipStation, a leading cloud-based e-commerce shipping solution, has announced that UPS is live on its carrier services platform in the UK. This new collaboration gives UK merchants using ShipStation access to UPS’s domestic and international shipping services at discounted rates, making it...


Meeting growing consumer demands without compromising on security     

Competition in the online retail sector is fierce; companies need to provide a seamless experience to keep customers interested and coming back. One important aspect of this is providing essential cybersecurity and protecting customers’ data, while not affecting the speed of the retail...


Four essential tips for online SMEs who want to expand internationally

SMEs need to think outside of the box if they are going to survive the difficult economic landscape. And one option could be shipping their products internationally.  Joshua Shimkin, Head of SME Growth and Marketing at South Africa-based online payment gateway, Peach Payments, offers four...


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