Live Q&A: how can retail businesses survive the economic downturn?
Whether I'm looking to replace a winter coat which is falling apart, buy that book I've been meaning to read for months, or do a standard weekly food shop, Google is my first port of call. The fact that you type in what you want and it can be on its way to you within minutes is something which most of us take for granted.
In fact, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the UK is the biggest online shopping nation in the developed world, as 60% of us resort to the internet when there's something we need to buy.
With this consumer trend on the rise, it's no surprise that 2013 is predicted to bring in even higher sales for online retailers. But despite optimistic forecasts, the online shopping market is becoming more and more competitive, so how can your small business stand out from the crowd?
Guardian Small Business Network
http://www.guardian.co.uk/small-business-network/2013/feb/26/live-chat-online-retail?CMP=EMCJOBTXT502I2&CMP=&CMP=&CMP=
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