eCommerce

Need a new pair of running shoes? Broke your water bottle? You can now order these items – and many, many more – online thanks to Matt Brodie and Andrew Kidd.

The prospect of internationalisation is intimidating, especially the overwhelming thought of the time and monetary investment needed to expand. However, international expansion can be as straightforward as trialling your product in new regions or delving further into expansion by developing a localised website.

It’s happening in retail stores across Australia. One in four shoppers use their smartphones to check for the best online price, and even buy online, while in-store. Termed showrooming, 56 percent of shoppers in the US are predicted to partake during the Christmas shopping season, intensifying price competition. But there is a silver lining…

The value of retail purchases on mobile devices is set to increase to $5.6 billion in 2012, up from the $155 million generated by mobiles in 2010, a new report has revealed.

In today’s increasingly digital economy, it’s more than just a good idea to sell your products and services online. But if eCommerce remains a bit of an unknown entity to you, here are 5 tips for how to get started online.

Consumers have less and less time, so it only makes sense that you offer them easy decisions. Bundling your products could save them time and make you money. Here’s how.

The world is flattening and borders are blurring: eCommerce has revolutionised the world of retail, opening new channels and opportunities for retailers of all sizes. Here’s what this ever-growing global marketplace could mean for your business.

The rapid rate of adoption of technology has had a major impact on the retail sector, and many businesses have been struggling to keep up with the demands of their customers. Here’s how not to disappoint them.

Starting a successful retail business is now easier and more affordable than ever: the barriers to entry have fallen dramatically and reaching your first customers and making your first few sales has become easier than ever. If you’re thinking about taking the plunge into retail, this 5-step plan is for you.

When avid scuba diver Mike Davey bought the Jetty Dive Centre business in 1996, he was hoping simply to explore his hobby while servicing fellow divers with high-quality products. In reality though, he’s managed to build a successful multichannel business – this is how he did it.

For many small bricks and mortar retailers, the prospect of adding an online store to the mix is daunting. How will you manage the technology? What about all the extra responsibilities? According to one Canberra boutique owner, the secret is good systems and a willingness to educate yourself.

For a business to have a successful relationship with consumers online, a certain level of trust must be established, especially if payments are involved. Here’s how to make your customers feel comfortable enough to hand over their credit card details.

When it comes to selling online, small businesses are far more inclined to target consumers in their local area rather than look abroad for new business, according to a new report. Some 66 percent of businesses selling online said the bulk of their online sales came from local customers.

Businesses that make an early transition into the online world are more likely to see the rapid growth of revenue and staff, according to a newly released study that confirms the profitability of the local online retail market.

Over half of Australians over the age of 15 have made an online purchase, according to new research, with figures also pointing toward the likelihood that online spend will grow a further 17 percent this year alone.

Australians are well and truly embracing technology as a new way to shop, with nearly 40 percent having used a smartphone or tablet to compare prices and find a better deal, new research has found. There are a few simple ways businesses can capture these savvy comparison shoppers, both in-store and online.

In 2010, Michelle Glitman began selling one-of-a-kind vintage fashion pieces on Facebook. MIISHKA took off, and now has an 88,000-strong fan base. Here, the former stylist reveals how she built a profitable online business, one Facebook ‘like’ at a time.

Daniel Jarosch knew Aussie consumers were ready to shop online, so he ignored all the naysayers and launched brandsExclusive in 2008 and went on to found Spreets and StyleTread. Now, this online entrepreneur is sharing his eCommerce secrets in this week’s Friday Entrepreneur Fix.

Studies have shown that poor performance of eCommerce websites can directly result in loss of revenue, poor customer satisfaction and damaged reputation – it takes just a second for a customer to switch to a competitor’s site. This expert advice will help you ensure your site is up to scratch.

The founder of a Melbourne-based online electronics retailer shares his tips for eCommerce success, whether on its own or as a value-add to your bricks and mortar store.