20 Questions you need answers to

The real key to any form of market research is working out what you want to ask – and how to ask it.

IRX 2014 open for business

Ecommerce industry notables are preparing for what will be one of the biggest dates in the etail calendar, when the Internet Retailing Expo (IRX) kicks off in two months’ time.

Amazon for small-to-medium businesses

Is Amazon good for small businesses? A recent article in the Huffington Post discussed why Amazon may not be suited for small retailers but ChannelAdvisor’s Julia Priddle, explains why this channel is proving an important one for smaller sellers.

Introduction to ecommerce shop builders

There is a big range of shop builders offering different options at different price points available to UK ecommerce start-ups. But which one do you go for, read our list of seven major suppliers to help you decide.

Profile: Dessi Bell, founder of Zaggora

Stressing out about losing weight for your wedding is a reality for many women. The pressure is no rare thing. But turning this stress into a highly-successful business proposition definitely is. But that’s what happened to 28 year old ex-investment banker Dessi Bell and her burgeoning company Zaggora.

Q&A: Graham Hart of Harts of Stur

Graham Hart is at the helm of family-run Harts of Stur, a business which has been trading for over 60 years. Before that, his great grandfather ran the blacksmith business manufacturing steel parts for agriculture.

Six easy mistakes to avoid on your website

When you’re putting together your ecommerce website, you need to make it appear as professional as possible. What are six mistakes to avoid making?

How to write a strong ‘About us’ page

Writing a strong About us page on your ecommerce website is important. Below you’ll find a step-by-step guide illustrating what you need to include on your About us page and why.

Q&A: Ben Slater of WAE+

Ben Slater, co-founder and operations director of WAE+ explains why he thinks his one-year-old, self-funded business will take £15 million in sales next year, after a dazzling growth trajectory in a popular and ‘under-served’ niche.