Everything You Need to Know About E-Commerce

Donna Fuscaldo
Senior Finance Writer

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E-commerce is booming during the pandemic, presenting a big opportunity for entrepreneurs to set up shop and start selling. Here's what you need to know about this type of business.

E-commerce has surged during the pandemic, enabling businesses to survive and thrive.

You don’t have to spend much money on overhead when you run an e-commerce business compared to a brick-and-mortar store, and it gives you access to a worldwide audience.

There are some inherent challenges to running an online store, such as the increased risk of fraud and high rates of cart abandonment.

This article is for people who are interested in launching an e-commerce business and want to learn the basics.
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Selling products and services over the internet took on new importance during the COVID-19 pandemic, as business owners and consumers had no choice but to embrace e-commerce. That shift is here to stay, presenting opportunities for small business owners to thrive online. But before you set up your internet shop...

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