The advantage of running a small business comes with the understanding that you are small enough to be flexible and as such run on minimal processes. You focus on the quality of your business offering vs. the multiple, bureaucratic systems that larger enterprises run on. This doesn’t mean however that you run in the midst of chaos, some systems such as invoicing and other basic paperwork are essential so that you can keep track of your expenditure and income. Here are a few tips on how to...
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Grace Studio, manufacturer of beautiful artisan-type soaps is based in New Zealand. These gorgeous soaps smell amazing, are soft on skin, and are especially hand crafted by Monique Brown - the creator of the label Grace Studio. Monique is passionate about good soaps, and can be found concocting new types each day. She attributes her creativity to God’s Grace, incidentally the inspiration behind the name Grace Studio. Her retailers can be found in Khandallah, Ngaio, and Churton Park,...
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During the past decade e-business has boomed, with more and more people opting to shop online. This is partly due to the huge uptake in smartphones and tablets as well as the lowering costs of mobile data. This has led to significant traffic coming from mobile devices, which further increases during the major shopping seasons. More and more customers now opt to shop on their mobile device due to the convenience of being able to shop on the go such as while commuting to work. The market has now...
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The number of ecommerce retailers that are embracing same-day deliveries is steadily rising. This is because it creates a convenient and timely experience for their customers, helps increase their sales and productivity and raises the barriers of entry for new, competing ecommerce retailers. Same-day delivery, if implemented effectively, can bring many benefits to your business. It increases your productivity as every item ordered for same-day delivery needs to be packaged, shipped and...
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Chargebacks occur when transactions that have been processed are then reversed. For example this could happen due to a dispute over the transaction, where the end customer claims they never authorized the transaction. The transaction is then reversed, and the customer receives their money back. This is, in effect, losing the money the business could have earned. The effect of chargebacks on any company is unfavorable. However, it can be even more detrimental for online businesses since the...
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