Should You Take Your Local Business from Brick-and-Mortar to E-Commerce?   Trends and developments in technology have transformed the way we buy and sell, turning the tides in favor of online shopping for many markets. This has many businesses with solely physical storefronts wondering whether it is more lucrative for them to switch over or stay put.    Brick-and-mortar businesses, or those which have a physical location where customers can interact with their brand and make purchases, have still seen sales growth, with statistics saying that they saw a 6.9% increase between 2019 and 2020.    Online stores, or those who operate through the connectivity of the internet, saw a…

How To Start and Run a Successful Restaurant The Covid-19 pandemic forced many restaurants to either close indefinitely or stop indoor dining. Fortunately, things seem to be getting better, and most restaurants have opened their doors for business. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur who has always wanted to own a restaurant, you are still on the right track as there is no shortage of people who love to eat out. However, there are various steps you need to take to insure your restaurant is a success. Here are practical tips on how to start and run a successful restaurant.  Write a business plan  The most critical step before starting…

Running an online business is no easy task. It takes a lot of work to maintain your store, make sure you’re in compliance with the law, and keep up with all the new technology. But for many people, what’s most frustrating is trying to get their site to load as quickly as possible. When looking at a customer’s experience, it’s important to remember that speed matters. If your website runs slower than a snail, they’ll be frustrated and leave your site – maybe never to return again.   That’s why today we’re going to talk about how you can optimize your online store’s speed. So let’s get started! Optimize WooCommerce…

Starting your own online shop has never been easier. But for those who are just beginning to make the transition from consumer to merchant, it can be a daunting endeavour. The world of e-commerce is a competitive online arena where brands and businesses battle for the attention – and card details – of potential buyers, and it’s not difficult for first-time business owners to start off on a shaky foot. Here’s a list of must-haves and must-dos to consider when building your first online shop, or improving an online business you’ve already established.    Tailor-Made Marketing   You can have all the confidence in the world in your product or…

Small firms, while surrounded by competition, tend to have the greatest amount of flexibility when it comes to making decisions. We might use the image of a small, nifty speedboat being able to turn and change the power of its engine easily, as opposed to a large corporation that may function like a massive ocean liner. Sure it’s an impressive size, but what it has in imposing presence it pays for in reduced immediate steering capabilities.   As such, giving yourself every chance of success as a small firm is more important and easier than you may imagine. That said, it’s important to know where to begin. After all, just…