Coronavirus: How is Amazon handling COVID-19?
As Amazon is the largest online marketplace worldwide, it is no surprise that its supply chain and fulfilment services have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Here, we will summarize how Amazon has responded to the crisis and has had to adapt their services to...
Coronavirus: How can your UK business get help?
The novel coronavirus has had a devastating effect across the UK in recent weeks. As more people become sick, businesses are seeing their staff numbers drop. As more people are advised to stay at home, businesses are losing customers. As more people panic-buy from...
Preparing your business for the new 2020/21 tax year
As the current tax year draws to an end, self-employed businesses need to start planning for the new tax year. This guide will explain when the current tax year-ends and when the new tax year begins, as well as a year-end tax planning checklist. In this article, we...
Business success stories: 3 E-commerce businesses who will inspire you
It is an indescribable feeling when you build something truly remarkable from a dream. Whether the dream is to sell products worldwide or assist other traders, growing your E-commerce business has never been easier. Here are 3 business success stories of...
E-commerce: Amazon launches Walk Out technology service
The online retail giant Amazon has launched a new website service called Walk Out technology services, and it has already signed several deals with retailers. The new website will provide retailers access to technology that will support them in operating their...
How the Help to Save Scheme can assist low-income earners
What is the Help to Save Scheme? Former Prime Minister David Cameron initially announced the Help to Save Scheme in 2016, but due to many delays, the Scheme didn't commence until September 2018. The Scheme was designed to encourage low earners to save money by...
E-commerce: Alibaba plan to launch festival to boost sales which have been impacted by virus
In response to Alibaba’s shares dropping due to the threat of the coronavirus, the Chinese E-commerce giant announced on Thursday that they will launch an online shopping festival. The name of the festival and the date which it will take place are yet to be confirmed,...
E-commerce: Amazon invests in making it possible for orders to arrive in less than 5 hours
Online retail giant Amazon has gone one step further in enhancing its same-day delivery service by building “mini-fulfilment centres” across select US cities. These new centres will be able to fulfil same-day deliveries within 5 hours, and Prime customers that are...
E-commerce: Online stores in Belgium generated €8.2 billion last year
A study based on data provided by payment service providers in 2019, known as the E-commerce Barometer, has revealed that online retailers in Belgium generated a total turnover of €8.2 billion last year. The study demonstrated that this is an increase of 17% in...
E-commerce: Alibaba purchases minority stake in Klarna
Chinese E-commerce giant Alibaba has just purchased a minority stake in Klarna’s Buy now Pay later scheme as the pair embark on a new global partnership. The sum of Alibaba’s minority stake in Klarna has yet to be confirmed. Klarna’s chief executive Sebastian...
