Wearable Technology: Retailer’s Dream or Security Risk?

| Oren Levy

Considering the prediction of the Wearable Technology Report that the wearable electronics business will grow from $20 billion in 2015 to almost $70 billion by 2025, it appears that the future is now. But 86% of the participants in the PwC survey expressed a fear that wearables would make users vulnerable to security breaches.

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The 7 Wonders of Selling into China

| Melissa O'Malley

How can small business owners overcome language barriers, cultural differences and shipping challenges to increase sales in China – one of this year’s hottest international ecommerce markets? Here are seven key considerations when selling to China

Upselling Online Done Right Boosts Sales And Satisfaction

| Zeke Hamdani

Even when upselling succeeds, it can result in buyer’s remorse if the customer later realizes the upsold item was not really wanted – that breeds resent, which erodes loyalty. However, the ecommerce channel offers some significant benefits to upselling that are not available in the brick and mortar setting.

The Trial and Error Method of Cultural Color Choices

| Donald L. Dunnington

Navigating your online brand through the many design and color choices can be tough enough within your domestic market. The danger really escalates when you apply your brand’s corporate style to other cultures. The real danger comes in either failing to consider cultural differences such as color’s impact on your target market. How do you know you have it right?