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27 Entrepreneurs Share Tips on Building an Ecommerce Business

Hearpreneur

Services like Shopify and BigCommerce have given many people the impression that eCommerce is an easy industry to succeed in. The reality is that eCommerce is not quick, easy, or cheap, and getting your store online is only a small part of the battle. And that can make or break your customer retention, especially in the early stages.

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This Week in VC with Dana Settle of Greycroft Partners

Both Sides of the Table

It’s always fun debating companies with Dana because she’s always so knowledgeable on deals – particularly those in the digital media, ad-tech and eCommerce spaces. Greycroft is an early-stage VC. Helps content publishers and advertisers launch campaigns that develop viral distribution attributes and therefore gain “buzz.”.

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How to help your startup turn a profit in 4 simple steps

The Next Web

Being an engineer, I built myself a kind of algorithm that helps determine an earlystage startup’s sales channels, and that’s what I’m sharing with you today. I had some friends selling an eCommerce site builder to small businesses approaching with the direct sales model only. Well, then you’ve got to go viral.

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The Very Best Digital Metrics For 15 Different Companies!

Occam's Razor

Ecommerce: Betabrand. Every ecommerce site has to obsess about Revenue. I love driving strategic emphasis on Path Length for larger ecommerce sites as it encourages an obsession away from one-night stands which is the standard operating model for most sites. Small Business Ecommerce: Lefty’s Sports Cards & Collectibles.

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How to Use Growth Hacking to Increase Revenue 20x in Just 12 Months

Up and Running

I strongly believe that the first few hires of a startup should belong to the growth department, whether they’re marketers, community managers, or salespeople (selling your product is the best way to learn how to improve it). Jun-15: Community Manager (growth team). 1x hacker in charge of product/development.

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The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Software Company

Up and Running

He says, “Spending a few thousand on a domain could make a big difference long term, and give you the credibility and advantage over the competition, especially in the very beginning and early stages of the business.”. You can also spend some time participating in relevant online communities. 4 Reasons to Brand Your Business.