Q&A: Tayyab Akhlaq, managing director of My1stWish

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My1stWish managing director Tayyab Akhlaq explains how he started his eCommerce business ‘by accident’, why holding stock is one of the biggest challenges he faces and why Amazon and eBay are great vehicles for sales.

How to manage the relationship with a developer

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Managing the relationship with your developer is vital to ensure that your website does not fall by the wayside. Here are some tips on getting the most out of your developer.

What to include in your ecommerce business plan

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A business plan is an essential document that all ecommerce entrepreneurs should have at their finger tips. Keep the business plan updated in order to reflect changes to your business – this will also ensure you have it ready when you need it.

Eight things to include in a web developer contract

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When writing a contract for your developer, here are eight things to look out for and agree on.

How to spot a great developer

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Choosing a developer for your ecommerce website could be the difference between success and failure. Here’s how to spot a great developer who will drive your website forward.

A close shave for The Gentleman’s Shop

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Robert Johnston has run a successful barber’s shop in the Berkshire market town of Hungerford since 1988 and prides himself on the closeness of the shave he and his six barbers offer with their traditional open blade razors.

Why are websites good sales tools?

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You may think the answer is obvious, but there are still many small businesses out there that do not use their websites for sales. Why are websites good sales tools?

Q & A: Liz Oram, co-founder of Love-Local Shop

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Dan Matthews talks to Liz Oram, co-founder of Love-Local Shop, a new eCommerce website and winner of the Successful Liquidshop E-Commerce Award in 2011

Setting up online, part 2

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With millions of active internet shoppers, the potential benefits of eCommerce are huge, in the second of this two-part series Darren Wilson, managing director of Streamline sets us on the right track to starting a successful online store.

Setting up online, part 1

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Trading online has never been easier or more affordable for small businesses and with millions of active internet shoppers, the potential benefits of eCommerce have never been greater.