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What are hot innovation trends in ecommerce right now?

QUESTION | BY Carrie Dunham | 14 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 01/05/20

How to Inject Creativity Into Your Business's Marketing Methods

BY Lucas DiPietrantonio

The more creativity you can include in your campaigns, the better off you (and your brand) will be.

What do I need to be aware of before bringing on a silent partner?

QUESTION | BY Danny Lee | 2 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 01/04/20

So I'm thinking of purchasing a pizzeria with my brother in law. He is a silent partner investing a 100k. The business is being sold for 200k. The agreement right now is that I pay him back 60k and...

How much time should it take to get my first order from my online store?

QUESTION | BY Serge Dagher | 24 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 01/04/20

I launched my online store on 9/16/2017, approx 2 months ago. So far, I've only had one order. Is this considered normal or is there a problem? I launched a Facebook page + an Instagram page...

Why You Should Always Be Following Up With Your Customers

BY Clate Mask

There are a number of benefits that come from making sure your customers know you are thinking about them.

3 Ways to Increase Your Sales on Amazon

BY Ronald Dod

With so much competition on Amazon, it is critical to use the right strategies to increase your conversion rate.

5 Smart Ways to Warm Up Your Cold Email List

BY Thomas Griffin

If email subscribers stop opening your messages, you need to take steps to pique their interest.

How to Grow Your Social Media Presence for Free

BY Syed Balkhi

Boosting your social media following doesn't have to cost you a ton of money.

Small Business Guide to Alternative Lending

BY Adam C. Uzialko

Looking for funding? When banks let you down, consider an alternative loan.

I want to create a travel app. What tech skills do I need to learn to develop the app and store the data?

QUESTION | BY Haley Jie | 25 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 01/02/20

I want to create a travel app. What tech skills do I need to learn to develop the app as well as store and manage the data? Is SQL enough for data management? What else do I need to learn?

Any recommendations on expense and cash flow management systems for sole proprietors?

QUESTION | BY Deb Thompson | 1 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 01/02/20

I am a sole proprietor with an online business and no employees. Are there any free or low cost expense and cash management systems available?

What should I consider when pricing my product?

QUESTION | BY Caitlin Flannigan | 92 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 01/01/20

I know that I need to at least make back what it costs to make, but how do I know how big of a markup I should take? Will it be different if I sell my books on my website vs in a store like Amazon or...

How can I monetize a tourism information center to create a profitable business?

QUESTION | BY Samwel M P | 2 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 12/31/19

Hello business experts, can anyone help me to know how I can run a tourism information center as a profitable business occupation in my homeland? It's been a challenge for me to figure out how I can...

What are the most basic things you must do for SEO?

QUESTION | BY Monica Gauba | 10 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 12/31/19

I want to raise my rankings in Google Search results. How do I know I am doing enough for SEO without breaking the bank?

Is having an SSL certificate on your website important?

QUESTION | BY David Hansen | 6 ANSWERS | LAST ACTIVITY ON 12/31/19

Hello everyone, I came across a website that does not have an SSL certificate. Now, I personally would not shop on a site without one, but I'm wondering does this have a direct impact on your SEO...

Brand Reputation: How to Protect Your No. 1 Asset

BY Sam Bocetta

Your most valuable asset is your brand reputation. Learn how to protect it.

Trends That Will Shape Market Segmentation in 2020

BY Anthony Lamot

Learn how these five market segmentation trends will help your business compete in 2020.

The Best Medical Billing Service Providers of 2020

BY Adam C. Uzialko

Medical billing services enable medical practices to outsource the time-consuming and arduous process of managing claims and securing insurance payments. Discover the best medical billing service...

The Best Data Recovery Services & Software of 2020

BY business.com editorial staff

Our team of experts has compared the best data recovery software for 2020. See up-to-date comparisons, reviews and costs for the top-rated programs.

The Best iPad Restaurant POS Systems of 2020

BY Lori Fairbanks

We've reviewed the best iPad restaurant POS systems for 2020. Read up-to-date comparisons on features and prices for the top iPad POS systems for restaurants.