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  India’s   eCommerce   orders volume increased by 36% in the last quarter of 2020, with the personal care, beauty and wellness (PCB&W) segment being the largest beneficiary. This growth we were talking about since last year, and now data speaks up for itself.  A lot of people are excited to start an eCommerce business. If your goal is to make money – then the goal should be a scalable and profitable business that lasts. It is vital to have a long-term vision for building an asset that brings out the best value to the market. If you’re reading this blog, then you will get an end-to-end process of getting started with the eCommerce business and make it do wonders. And below is what we will cover in this blog… There is nothing more rewarding than starting your business and watching it grow. You hustle and build it up, and no one can take it from you. When you think of an eCommerce business, it is even more exciting, as you can begin with minimal capital. Read More:...

  Where there’s money, there are two kinds of people – businessmen and…thieves.  Just like a brick and mortar store, criminals have found creative ways to attack e-commerce websites as well. And while cybercriminals have gained popularity, the internet has also come up with better, stronger, and more secure ways to protect your business from their nasty hands.  But before we delve into how to keep hackers at bay, let’s learn the nuances of e-commerce security issues from the perspective of a buyer and seller.  Table Of Contents 4 Reasons You Need e-Commerce Security Privacy of Data Trust Authentication Confirmation 4 Ways to Ensure Ecommerce Security  Install a super-strong Firewall Say yes to Anti-Malware Software Strengthen your ecommerce security with layers Secure your website with an SSL Certificate Read More:  Everything to Know About Ecommerce Security (Updated 2021)

  Imagine getting a call from the client that you always wanted to work with. Imagine all the details going well. And the best part? Imagine that they have no issues in paying you.  But here comes the twist…. You ask for a deadline and the response is, “The deadline was yesterday.”  This is no longer just a phrase you will hear in a corporate office. In the era of express shipping and next-day delivery, customers expect their orders to reach them faster than ever.  If it were up to you, you would teleport to the place personally. And if it were up to them, at a snap of their fingers, their orders would come to them from the screen to their homes. How we wish it was that easy to ship from home! However, since both these scenarios are nothing but silly daydreams, there is a little something called shipping that is here to save the day.  And for your small business that wishes to ship from your home, we have the perfect guide for you.  Read More:  Shippin...

  The year 2019 saw e-commerce account for 13.6% of global retail sales. Come 2020, the number saw a whopping rise to 18%. It is estimated that by late 2021, 2.14 billion buyers globally will be shopping digitally.  Needless to say, if you’re looking for the best time to start an online store/e-commerce business, now is the time!   Need some more motivation?  A name that consistently pops up in the world’s richest person list is that of Jeff Bezos – the founder and majority stakeholder of the world’s most successful and giant marketplace i.e. Amazon.  Read More:  How to build an E-commerce website

  Order – Shipping – Deliver We can broadly categorize the journey of a product in this 3-step e-commerce chain that starts from the consumer placing an order to finally receiving it. While modern e-commerce sites have made it so easy and rather tempting for the users to place an order, shipping and delivery to have come a long way.   With the rise of e-commerce, not just customers, even business owners are often using the words ‘shipping’ and ‘delivery’ as if they mean the same thing. And even though they’re pretty easy to confuse, they mean two distinct things. Now let’s take a look at both.  Shipping What does the internet say about shipping?  Shipping has two definitions with a hairline difference. Firstly, it means the ‘date’ on which the product is going to be dispatched (sent out) from the warehouse/fulfilment centre. Its second meaning includes the processing, packaging, and dispatching of small items that can be sent to the customer quickly, and fairly ...

  Starting a business especially in the lucrative world of online selling a.k.a e-commerce may sure seem exciting. After all, its many perks, reduced costs, and scalability tend to attract many entrepreneurs time and again. However, in order to get to online selling, you have to register your business first.  Registering sounds like no big deal. It’s as simple as naming your company and inviting people to the opening. Only, it isn’t. We wish it could be as simple as naming a baby upon birth. But even though it’s not, our detailed description of the steps will surely make your process a whole lot easier.  So how to register an  eCommerce business  in India, you ask? Read on. Introduction to online registration Read More:  How to Register your online business in India?

  The Indian warehousing market was valued at INR 1050 Bn in 2020. And this isn’t it; it is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 14.86% between 2021 and 2025, to reach a value of INR 2028.86 Bn by 2025. “Source: Agribazaar” These numbers may be exciting, but it is vital to understand the different types of warehouses and how they can be the best fit for your products as an eCommerce seller.  Picking up the right warehouse for your  eCommerce business  may sound like an easy decision. After all, it is buying and renting a space for all your orders. But the catch here is that not all warehouses are created equal. Many factors make them unique in their facility, and so in today’s topic, we will talk about the different warehouses and their use for you as an eCommerce seller. So let’s begin: Read More:  9 Different Types of Warehouses for eCommerce

  Business is essentially about taking a risk…But even to take this risk, one needs money.  While e-commerce has grown so much and so popular that you may not need as heavy an investment as a brick-and-mortar store could require, you still need money.  However, there are certain mandatory expenses while setting up your own ecommerce store that can be controlled, reduced and sometimes completely eliminated.  Starting an  e-commerce business  has become considerably cheaper thanks to various portals like Shopify, offering ready-to-use websites for just a minimum rent every month. Once your business picks up even a little, managing the rent isn’t a major problem. Therefore, you don’t need to wait around to accumulate lakhs of rupees. You can get started by setting aside some money for a few months and making your website. More so, you can also opt for a small business loan and kickstart a relatively low-risk e-commerce business.  Follow these four steps f...

  The touch and feel of a product can often be your bestseller or a deal-breaker. However, e-commerce doesn’t offer this advantage. As a matter of fact, it is one of the main reasons why shipping is crucial for an e-commerce business owner.  With more and more competition, consumers are hoping for their product to arrive faster than the due date. And with each passing day, their anxiety slowly turns to resentment which may drive them away from your product or brand entirely. The golden word namely, ‘free shipping’ may seem like the obvious approach to your shipping strategy for winning over the hearts of your consumers. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg.  Read on to know more about online shipping.  How does online shopping delivery work? Read More:  How Does Online Shipping Work?

  2020 Was the year when the world shut down. But did it? The digital revolution brought the world online Because supply chain and logistics saw the most extensive boom, And consequently,  ‘Your order has been placed’  became popular. With people indoors, over the top safety protocols, minimal human interaction, and a long list of things to bring home, the logistics and supply chain management industry witnessed incredible growth. This growth has given rise to many trends owing to technology, faster delivery requirements, AI intervention, etc.  As of 2017, the logistic industry was valued at over 8 trillion dollars – a staggering number for the world but now it is going to be double in nearly 2023. Because treating the customer like a king and providing superfast doorstep delivery has made the ecommerce logistics industry the new coveted market for venture capitalists and innovators. Read More:  Top 10 Digital Ecosystem Trends In Supply Chain And Logistics

 An ecommerce shipping solution is a key to your online store’s success. Along with thorough market research and perfect advertising your brand online, it is also essential to focus on shipping. In recent years, we’ve noticed a massive increase in eCommerce sales. This isn’t just because of the pandemic that the consumers depend on online buying more than before; there are various reasons. Before the pandemic crippled the world, people would buy what they wanted. The market came up with new facilities to cater for the need of people stuck in lockdowns. Online shopping came along with the convenience of digital transactions and a wide range of selections. Naturally, people were attracted to the better of the two. There is no doubt that the global pandemic has resulted in one of the most significant changes in global commerce. Read More: Complete Ecommerce Shipping Solution Guide