When oil topped out at $145 per barrel in July 2008, pressure on goods producing nations was similarly at an all time high. The oil-producing, net-exporting members of OPEC found their countries balance sheets healthier than any time in history. For countries who were net importers of oil and related products, these high prices caused […]
Top 5 Tips when Going into E-Commerce
When ENNI opened its doors the Internet didn’t exist. It was the 1970s and the only women’s fashion retailer in the eastern Melbourne suburb of Ivanhoe. Three generations later the store is run by the same family and has expanded to another three fashion boutiques in the area. Current owner Daylan James decided to take […]
Stop letting fear of selling strangle your business – set your sights on success with Sasudi
Small business owners lack the confidence and competence to sell effectively – and they’re failing because of it. That was the key finding in a recent survey among some 100 small business owners conducted by online selling platform provider, Sasudi. A staggering 75 per cent of the survey’s respondents admitted that they find selling stressful […]
Effective strategies for monetising your blog
It takes a lot of time and hard work to develop a blog and gain a readership. For most bloggers, this dedication needs to be justified by providing a stable income. I first started using blogging platforms myself in 2006. My first proper blog was a travel blog that I updated frequently for friends when […]
Win loyal customers by building trust
When doing business online, it’s only natural to make plans that fit with your own aims – but it’s also vital to consider various factors from the point of view of customers. For example, if you can reassure customers that your online business is trustworthy, and provide them with easy ways to buy, you’ll be […]