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How Lease-to-Own Boosts Online Sales – and Economic Inclusion

Lease to own paradigm

While the explosion of the buy-now-pay-later industry has been credited with granting financial access to a wider audience, many consumers are still being left behind. That’s where the growing lease-to-own industry comes in, serving sub- and non-prime customers with credit scores below 650–or even no credit scores.

The lease to own paradigm has shifted dramatically in recent years, aided by technology. In the past, brick-and-mortar companies such as Rent-A-Center would buy items wholesale and then lease them to consumers from their stores. Today, eCommerce and brick-and-mortar retailers can easily accept lease-to-own payments at the point of sale. The premise and promise of lease to own has been transformed, and its reach expands every year.

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How to Leverage eCommerce Shipping For Greater Growth in 2023

How to leverage ecommerce shipping

The eCommerce market is more competitive than ever, and brands need to do their best to attract and keep their customers. Online merchants have to provide the best user experience to their buyers. Just one mistake can mean the customer can think about finding a new supplier.

This is why businesses must create top-notch eCommerce fulfillment strategies. Keep reading and discover what you can do to stay ahead of the competition in the years to come -- just by leveraging your shipping.

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Wholesale eCommerce: who can win the game and how to do it?

Wholesale eCommerce

Business-to-consumer or direct-to-consumer sales are probably the first things that come to mind when we think of eCommerce. However, selling in bulk online is gaining momentum among B2B sellers, B2B wholesale suppliers and B2B wholesale distributors. A Wholesale Global Market Report by the Business Research Company predicted that the sector would surpass $50 trillion in 2022 and reach $64 trillion by 2025.

In this post, we’ll discuss the ins and outs of wholesale eCommerce: what B2B wholesale is, how it functions, who can benefit from it, which features to look for in wholesale eCommerce systems, etc. Stay tuned and find answers to all of these questions!

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How to start your online clothing store

How to start your online clothing store

It is no surprise that the online fashion industry has taken off given development drivers including digital channels, greater internet access via mobile devices, and technical advancements. Therefore, creating an online clothing store is a great opportunity to start a fashion business nowadays.

Merchants require a practical and efficient storefront and back-end in order to build a profitable apparel eCommerce store. It can assist you in streamlining corporate processes and delivering a smooth client experience.

In this guide, we'll cover all you need to know about beginning your own online clothing business and how it can prosper.

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Best open-source eCommerce platforms (2024)

Best open-source ecommerce platforms

Your company is off to a good start, and business is booming. Your next step as a business owner looking to grow is to appeal to a larger market. So how do you actually bring this about? Going online is one of the options you should think about.

And ultimately, you face the final question: SaaS or open-source eCommerce? In both cases, you will have an online shop, but it will have different features. Do you really need them all? Is it possible not to overpay? Check out 12 best open-source eСommerce platforms we’ve compiled and choose the one for your business requirements.

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Guide on how to build B2B and B2C multi-vendor websites

Guide on how to build B2B and B2C multi-vendor marketplaces

Multi-vendor eCommerce websites are one-stop shops that allow users to sign into a single account, then shop for products from multiple vendors. The main reason for a store owner to open a multi-vendor marketplace is an ability to diversify their offering and leave the hassle of inventory to the vendors, both of which minimize financial risk. The business model is often referred to as the “zero inventory model” for this reason.

This guide describes the main benefits of multi-vendor marketplaces, the ways to develop a multi-vendor marketplace website and specifies core multi-vendor features for B2B users. Read and effectively start your own multi-vendor marketplace.

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How to create an online store fitting Enterprise-level business requirements

If you are looking for a way to build an enterprise eCommerce solution, there are a few key things to keep in mind that your online store should have: an ability to withstand the enormous traffic and sales surges, possibility to upload 10’000+ SKUs, broad built-in functionalities, compatibility with all modern security standards, an ability to be easily customized to meet any individual business requirements and complex selling models (B2B2C, D2C, and Wholesale).

To help you get started, we have put together a guide on building an enterprise eCommerce solution. We cover the most crucial steps from choosing the right platform to launching your own online business that meets your specific needs.

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Complete guide on B2B eCommerce development

B2B ecommerce website development

With the rapid development of digital technologies, over 80% of customers do online research before making major purchases. For B2B eCommerce, the purchasing cycle gets even longer – a buyer goes through 12 search sessions before placing an order.

In this article, we’ll provide insights into B2B eCommerce development, reveal the essential components of such websites and their specifics depending on the sphere of business, as well as give advice on choosing and setting up a B2B eCommerce portal.

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9 Simple Payment Page Rules to Increase Your Online Sales

Payment Page Rules to Increase Your Online Sales

A high conversion rate, or the proportion of customers who complete purchases at your checkout after adding products to their cart, is one of the simplest methods to determine whether your eCommerce payment pages are operating correctly.

Approximately 75% of online shopping carts are abandoned prior to payment; 18% of customers cite a cumbersome checkout procedure as the cause, and 17% are reluctant to provide their card information because of a lack of trust.

In this article, we'll look at 9 payment page rules to achieve high conversion and help your checkout perform at its best.

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How to Sell Food Online (If You Already Have a Brick-and-Mortar Business)

Sell food online

It's no secret that more and more shoppers are buying their groceries online, as well as HoReCa business. But what about food service providers? Are you selling your delicious food and food products online? If not, you're missing out on a big opportunity!

In this blog post, we'll walk you through the basics of food eCommerce, from choosing a digital platform and forming a deployment strategy to setting up your web shop and promoting via multiple channels. We'll also share some success stories and tips on how to stand out in this sphere. So whether you're just getting started or you're looking to improve your online food sales, read on!

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