#Online Retailers
Social shopping website gives cash back
A new start-up is hoping to change the way Australians shop online by sharing website commissions with consumers.
New course puts card fraud in the spotlight
Educating SMBs about online credit card fraud is the focus of a new program, entitled ‘Get Smart About Card Fraud Online.’
Balance the key to multi-channel success
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.
The future of electronics retail is online, says young entrepreneur
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.
Etsy CEO to share innovative secrets at event
Innovative Etsy CEO Chad Dickerson is set to inspire and inform local creative entrepreneurs at the ‘Etsy Success Sydney’ event, to be held in June.
CatchOfTheDay sets sights on online wine space
CatchOfTheDay has announced it is expanding into the wine sector, with an acquisition of the specialist wine deals site, vinomofo.com.
The small businesses making it work on Etsy
Homemade is becoming a worldwide name on Etsy, the online marketplace for handmade and vintage wares for one man and woman businesses. Here’s a look at why Etsy is proving popular with customers and what business lessons can be learnt from this.
Online retail optimism driving move to mCommerce: eBay
After a year of phenomenal growth, Australia’s top online retailers are now beginning to embrace mobile commerce, according to the latest Online Business Index (OBI).
Warning: local shoppers to shift focus to UK sites
Consumers will spend more of their online dollars with UK retailers over the next month, PayPal says, as the local dollar continues to strengthen against the British pound.
eBay reports booming year of business
eBay has enjoyed yet another year of strong results, bolstered by rising PayPal membership numbers and strong Christmas figures, as consumers continue to show a desire to spend online.
Want to win at eCommerce? You’ve got to break the mould
With eCommerce growing at break neck speed, small businesses need to focus on being niche and unique to succeed against bigger competitors. Ivan Lim, founder of new online suit start-up Vinspi, tells Dynamic Business how he’s leveraged his niche idea and is marketing it to a huge online audience.
BigCommerce: a homegrown online success story
The two young entrepreneurs behind fast-growing local tech start-up BigCommerce spoke to editor Jen Bishop about their plans to help Aussie SMEs sell online.
BigCommerce powering 20,000 stores, $350m in sales
BigCommerce is celebrating a milestone this week, announcing that it now powers over 20,000 online stores which have generated more than $350 million worth of sales.
New logistics simplifying eCommerce back-end processes
As online businesses flourish and more traditional retailers expand their selling floor online, finding an efficient way to deal with the back-end process of online sales has become increasingly important. Dynamic Business talks to eStore Logistics co-founder Leigh Williams about the options available to SMEs.
Businesses need to be mobile friendly, Google says
Google data released today shows 2011 will be the biggest year yet for online retail, with a 29 percent increase in shopping related searches year-on-year – and retailers need to think mobile to meet consumer demands.
Online optical fashion website launches with special offer
The team behind Shoes of Prey launched a new online start-up last week, with Sneaking Duck opening for business and offering a $25 gift card to every customer who orders frames before Wednesday 19 October.
Retailers enjoy sales jump in virtual shopfronts
OfferMe, known for its integrated group buying and online store platform, has reported its retailers’ online stores are now generating more sales than do their daily group buying deals.