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How to Plan and Budget for an eCommerce Website

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With an eCommerce business, your website is everything. It’s the driver of both sales and marketing and establishes a 24/7 representation of your brand. But if you start with realistic expectations for how much it may cost to launch a successful eCommerce store, you’ll be far more likely to succeed. Template vs. custom design.

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Ecommerce Trendwatching: How To Find, Follow, and Set Trends

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Keeping up with trends is the reality show of the e-commerce world, which is constantly developing, gaining a significant market share, and driving online sales. The story behind its substantial growth in the market is simple: people love to shop in the most convenient way possible, and a smartphone is a perfect way to do it.

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower

How will you be taking this to market? If you launched tomorrow, how many users would you forecast? eCommerce Does your startup run on a subscription model? Often this ties to marketing support. How do we prioritize internationalization versus getting something to market? Who are the other stakeholders involved?

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How to Map Out an Ecommerce Business Plan in 1 Hour

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Every successful ecommerce business needs to begin with a plan. But this can seem a little daunting, particularly if this is your first foray into the world of ecommerce. In ecommerce, the best ideas are either focused on solving a common problem or creating a whole new awareness of need.

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The most important 2021 Predictions in entertainment tech and gaming

VC Cafe

“It follows that the goal of forecasting is not to see what’s coming. It is to advance the interests of the forecaster and the forecaster’s tribe.” Streaming, gaming, ecommerce increased adoption rapidly, advancing 10 years in the space of a few months. PHILIP TETLOCK, SUPERFORECASTING: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF PREDICTION.

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eCommerce: A VC Story [guest post]

VC Cafe

While some VCs that I met seemed to be rightfully bullish about everything that had to do with eCommerce, some seemed to be missing the point. To put it bluntly, on more than one occasion I encountered a VC saying that the eCommerce model doesn’t have a “VC feel” to it. The ripples of eCommerce are tangible. Here’s why ….

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How to Write an eCommerce Business Plan + Template

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If you’re starting an online eCommerce business , it’s tempting to dive right in and set up your digital shop. After all, eCommerce businesses are often less expensive to start than physical businesses and the risk may seem lower. Why write a business plan for your eCommerce business? Market research. Test ideas.

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