In this increasingly digitised world, more and more companies are striving towards maintaining or creating physical interactions.
E-commerce is booming. Driven by the smartphone generation, armed with retail apps and secure payment platforms, the megatrend is global. Nowhere is online shopping more popular, however, than here in the UK.
Technological advances have made the far away increasingly local. The benefits of globalisation, once reserved for corporate giants, are now accessible for SMEs and start-ups alike.
A culture of convenience among consumers is revolutionising the business landscape by positioning SMEs as the new kingmakers.
eBay might seem like the natural domain to sell, thanks to its huge customer base and status as a household name, but there are many other marketplaces for businesses to choose from – some established, some still growing. Why not see if one of the below better fits your needs before you set up that eBay shop?
OnBuy is a British online marketplace and shopping website, allowing customers to browse a large number of products across hundreds of categories, from thousands of professional sellers.
Find out more about how Parcelforce Worldwide can support your business' growth. Whether you are sending in the UK or across the globe.
There were a record number of small businesses started during the pandemic; the 'Shop Local' advice of each lockdown has grown into shoppers' preferred buying method; and last Black Friday witnessed the boycotting of some of the world's biggest brands - including Amazon - with many independent retailers donating to charity and planting trees as part of a renewed drive against consumerism. All this has meant one thing for SMEs: growth. But this growth also means the competition is higher than ever.
E-commerce has always been a fast-growing and ever-changing industry, but never more so than over the past couple of years.
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