Email marketing is a valuable method of connecting to your customer base and growing your business. It’s affordable, tends to generate better results than other forms of marketing, increases engagement and retention, and improves brand awareness. Before you can undertake any email marketing, you need a customer mailing list. However, in New Zealand, you can’t […]
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Sale season — pros and cons
Who doesn’t love a sale? But should you be discounting your products or services this season? In 1886, Coca-Cola inventor John Pemberton had so much trouble selling his new drink that his bookkeeper started handing out tickets for free samples. Pemberton was not happy about the extravagance. But soon after, Atlanta businessman Asa Candler, who […]
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What is dropshipping, and should you do it?
Dropshipping is a way of selling products online without needing to buy or store any inventory. Instead, you pass customer orders directly to your supplier, who packs and ships the goods on your behalf. Is dropshipping right for you? Let’s examine the pros and cons. Pro: Low set-up and operating costs Because you don’t need […]
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Which eCommerce platform is best for my online store?
Setting up an online store is more complex than simply creating a website and displaying your products on it. You’ll need a tool that manages inventory, collects shipping information, applies discounts, processes payments, integrates with your CRM software, and so on. Thankfully, there’s a wide range of eCommerce solutions available to help you run your […]
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How to do a SWOT analysis on your business idea
SWOT your way to a better business. Launching a new business requires you to make a significant investment, both of your time and your money. The last thing you want is to waste either of them. Nobody goes into business expecting to fail, but success is often hampered by a lack of foresight and planning. […]
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