Holiday shopping
BY Brian Patrick Eha
As Amazon partners with Facebook to make gift-giving easier, a look at three services that are innovating this time-old tradition. 16 Must-Have Gifts for Entrepreneurs
BY Grant Davis
Need ideas for your holiday wishlist? Wondering what to get your fellow entrepreneurs? Our gift guide has you covered. 3 Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping Over Mobile Devices
BY Hiten Samtani
With cyber criminals targeting mobile users more than ever, keep security top-of-mind this holiday season. Acting on Ideas and Other Tips This Week
BY Brian Patrick Eha
How to get beyond brainstorming, beat procrastination and find more permanent customers: our best tips of the week. Bringing Online Shopping to Life: How Etsy Experiments With Retail as a Brand Experience
BY Kathleen Davis
From free haircuts to wreath-making, Etsy's pop-up holiday shop re-imagines the traditional sales experience and brings online shopping to life. 3 Ways to Turn Holiday Shoppers Into Year-Round Customers
BY Lisa Girard
Exceed customer expectations through everything from great customer service to surprise gifts. 5 Tips for Coping with Cranky Customers
BY Lisa Girard
As the holidays bring out more disgruntled shoppers, it's important to be sensitive and avoid alienating them. Here's how. Shoppers Spend $5.5 Billion on Small Business Saturday
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
Small-business owners say Black Friday and Cyber Monday did little for their bottom line, but Thanksgiving weekend sales still came in slightly better than expected.Play Video Meatball's Top Picks for Your Pet (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
This holiday season, don't forget to treat your furry friends too. For our Indie Merchant Holiday Gift Guide, Meatball the bulldog gives his top pick from the pets category. Are You Ready for the Digital Holiday Shopping Rush? (Infographic)
BY Hiten Samtani
Most small businesses aren't equipped to handle the demand online or over mobile, a new report says.Play Video How to Pick the Perfect Business Gift (Video)
BY Ross McCammon
Just in time for the holiday season, the Esquire guy wraps up some advice on the art of giving. Google's Tips for Using Mobile to Market to Holiday Shoppers
BY Kim Lachance Shandrow
How to engage mobile shoppers who are in a hurry and looking for deals. 5 Tools for Building a Holiday Shopping App
BY Amy Gahran
A look at easy-to-use services, plus tips for what to do once your app has been created. Is Your Website Ready for Cyber Monday?
BY Michael Quinn
A 10-point checklist for your holiday e-commerce operation. 6 Tips for Running a Layaway Program
BY Mikal E. Belicove
With the holiday shopping season fast approaching, now is the time to consider offering your customers a layaway option. Revealing the Readers' Choice Winner
BY Colleen DeBaise
Here's a look at the gift you voted as your favorite in this year's Indie Merchant Holiday Gift Guide. Is Your Favorite in the Lead?
BY Colleen DeBaise
There are just three short days left to vote for your top choice in our Indie Merchant Holiday Gift Guide. Here's a sneak peek at the scoreboard leaders. The Holidays' Most Unique Big Business Social Media Campaigns
BY Shira Lazar
When it comes to decking the halls, big brands are pulling out all the stops this year. Here are some holiday-themed social media strategies that small businesses can learn from. Vote For Your Favorite Indie Merchant Gift
Which is your favorite gift in our Indie Merchant Holiday Gift Guide? Cast your vote for the Readers' Choice Award. A Gift For Tangle-Free Listening
BY Colleen DeBaise
The last item to make our Indie Merchant Holiday Gift Guide is a pair of Zipbuds earphones. A Gift That Has All The Elements
BY Colleen DeBaise
Today's featured item from our Indie Merchant Holiday Gift Guide is this Periodic Table of Elements necklace made by My London Sun. Forget the Pie -- It's Key Lime BBQ Sauce
BY Colleen DeBaise
The next item selected for our Indie Merchant Holiday Gift Guide is this tangy key lime BBQ sauce made by Reva Foods. Really, It's Not Sent From My iPhone
BY Colleen DeBaise
Need a present for the smartphone-obsessed person in your life? The latest entrant in our gift guide is this snail-mail stationery made by Red Letter Paper Co. Is Your Business in a Post-Thanksgiving Sales Slump?
BY Carol Tice
A new survey finds shoppers either stocked up on Thanksgiving weekend, or are waiting until the last minute to find their holiday gifts. 