There’s a lot we don’t know about what this year’s holiday shopping season will bring, but we do know it will be a year like no other. Canadian businesses continue to navigate the pandemic, regional restrictions and changing consumer needs.
Canada is having an e-commerce moment and the way people shop has changed. E-commerce tripled during the early days of the pandemic and while it tapered a bit during summer months, it's quite possible (even likely) it could double this holiday season.
Here’s what retailers need to know to prepare for the most unpredictable holiday season on record.
As businesses pivot to remain open, some are discovering new channels that can bring new opportunities. While right now our routines are being disrupted out of necessity, some of our adapted behaviours are bound to stick as people realize that many of these new ways of working and shopping better meet our needs for convenience and speed. One that is likely to accelerate in popularity is “buy online, pick up in-store,” also known as BOPIS.
85% of people globally are now shopping online. Setting up a shop on Instagram can help your business prosper online in the busy months to come while allowing you to share your passion with the world.
Find out more about shops and what it can do for your business.
In the current climate, cash flow is the number one factor that decides the success and longevity of a business. A mediocre business with well managed cash flow will always outlast a great business that manages cash flow poorly.
One of the most effective steps you can take towards creating a more successful and resilient business is starting to understand and manage your cash flow today.
Snoots and Paws started with the goal of ensuring that all pups who get their supply from the shop, receive the same care and thought as the owner’s pets do. Having seen how saturated and confusing the pet market is, and the difficulty she faced when searching for her own puppy products, the owner took it upon herself to do some research and testing.
Snoots and Paws was able to get started and go live in no time with their new eCommerce store through the ShopHERE powered by Google program, and the website has become the go-to place for anyone who wants to make sure that their pup gets to the highest quality tested items.
ShopHERE powered by Google provides independent small businesses and artists with a quick, easy and no-cost way to get selling online right away. In this webinar you will get the answers to the top questions we’ve received about the ShopHERE program.
Social Media for Small Businesses: Webinar
Dec 8, 7:00pm Online
Social media can be a very powerful tool for business growth, but first you need to know what it is and how it works. In this fun and interactive workshop, we’ll look at the basics of today’s popular social media channels.
