Tag Archives: competition

Is Encouraging Returns a Good Idea?

The returns policy of online retailers has a major impact on their level of success. See What Consumers Want in Returning Items and How Shoppers Use the Return Option for Online Purchases. Returns policies have become so important that we must ask: Is encouraging returns … Continue reading

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Small Businesses Are Charging Ahead

Many small business trends are worth studying. Now, let’s consider how small businesses are charging ahead. According to Vangie Beal for Webopedia: “A small business is privately owned and operated. And it typically employs a small number of workers. In … Continue reading

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