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Cross-Channel Shopping and the Holiday Season

Cross-channel shopping is booming. And retailers must act accordingly during the holidays. As Jay Henderson reports for Multichannel Merchant: Although “retailers have witnessed tremendous progress when it comes to mobile marketing and adoption, there are still two main challenges to overcome: Keeping … Continue reading →

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Retailers Moving Up the Holiday Shopping Season

After dominating the Christmas holiday season for years, Black Friday is now facing increased competition from Thanksgiving store openings and Cyber Monday. According to eMarketer: “Retailers are shifting their holiday promotions up earlier each year, and the buzz has moved … Continue reading →

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A Free Guide to Starting Your Own Business

The Small Business Administration offers a free 30-minute tutorial (course) for new entrepreneurs. It has both audio and slide-show components. At the end of the tutorial, a participant can get a certificate of completion from the SBA!! Click the logo … Continue reading →

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