Ecommerce
BY Neil Parmar
Think creating the next iPhone is tough? Try making the perfect pocket or purse to hold one.
New Service Aims to Simplify Ecommerce Payments
BY Jason Ankeny
Ribbon allows for one-click payments via any user platform.
From Renting Bedrooms on Airbnb to $1.5 Million in Venture Capital: Lessons in Resourceful Startup Funding
BY Catherine Clifford
Tracy DiNunzio, the founder of online fashion marketplace Tradesy, shares her best advice for accessing startup funding when you are a statistical outlier.
The Internet Sales-Tax Bill Takes a Step Forward
BY Catherine Clifford
A bill which would end tax-free online shopping moves on to the House of Representatives, where it is likely to be met with resistance from anti-tax Republicans.
Why Internet Sales Tax is Bad Public Policy (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
The Marketplace Fairness Act, expected to pass in the Senate on May 6, requires online retailers to charge shoppers their state's sales tax. Is the law a poor political move?
The Internet Sales-Tax Showdown and Your Bottom Line
BY Catherine Clifford
The Senate is expected to vote on the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 this week. If passed, online retailers would have to collect sales tax in all states, even if they don't have a physical footprint in the state.
How a Breakup Led to an Online Marketplace for Used Engagement Rings
BY Michelle Juergen
After getting dumped, one entrepreneur founded I Do Now I Don't, an e-commerce site that turns heartbreak into cold hard cash.
What Happens When a Storefront and a Social Media Network Combine?
BY Gwen Moran
Storenvy mixes a no-cost e-commerce platform with community engagement.
The 'Etsy Economy' and Changing the Way We Shop
BY Kathleen Davis
The online handmade marketplace is seeking to reimagine retail.
Startup Offers a Fresh Take on Online Auctions
BY Gwen Moran
Yumani lets vendors duke it out to give you the best price.
Millennials and Money: A Look at How Young People Shop and Spend in America (Infographic)
BY Diana Ransom
Young people tend to shop more than their older counterparts, and they use technology as they shop in greater numbers too. Here, check out other striking stats on millennials' shopping habits.
Pinterest Launches Web Analytics to Help You Pin Down Traffic
BY Brian Patrick Eha
With its new dashboard, the photo-sharing platform allows business owners to better understand what's working with their audience.
What Steps to Take After Crowdfunding Success
BY Logan Kugler
When Tigere Chiriga's crowdfunding campaign for his floating mug worked, he turned to CrowdHut for assistance.
The Essential Elements of Building an E-Commerce Website
BY Entrepreneur Staff
From assessing your customer's needs to registering a domain, here's what you need to consider before you start selling online.
A Look Inside NYC's Entrepreneurial Landscape
BY Kathleen Davis
A new exhibit at New York's Tenement Museum explores a century of the city's immigrant small-business owners, while the city government champions its growing tech startup community.
The Future of the Subscription Economy
BY Lauren Cannon
Last year may have given rise to a surge in startup-subscription services, but will larger competitors joining in this year spoil the mood?
E-Commerce Business Makes Popping the Question Easier
BY Gwen Moran
Jewelry buyers get the best of both worlds: The price and flexibility of designing a engagement ring online and the in-store experience before they commit.
Online Microlenders Offer Capital to Young Businesses
BY Michelle Goodman
An eBay merchant quadruples his revenue with help from an online microlender.
Innovative Event Aims to Merge the Worlds of Fashion and Technology
BY Brian Patrick Eha
Decoded Fashion's hackathon builds technology to change the way designers create clothes and consumers purchase them.
Social Engagement Boosts Quirky Clothing Line
BY Jennifer Wang
Online fashion upstart Betabrand is on a mission to create the world's first truly social clothing company.
How to Beat the Shipping Price Hikes (Infographic)
BY Brian Patrick Eha
The U.S. Postal Service, UPS and FedEx have all raised their shipping rates. This handy reference can help you find the best deal.
How a Trio of Apps Helped a Custom Menswear Shop Thrive
BY Kristan Schiller
San Franciso clothier Taylor Stitch employs multiple apps for a custom commerce solution.
4 Ways to Improve Your Ecommerce Customer-Return Policy
BY Jane Porter
For many ecommerce companies, customer-return policies can be just as important as the price or the product.



