Online shopping has completely disrupted local retail. The correlation between 2019 marking the biggest year yet for retail store closures and the rise of online shopping is undeniable. Four years ago, just 7.4% of all retail sales were online, but in 2019 that number doubled to 14.1%. It is estimated that in four more years, 22% of retail sales will come from online channels (Statista). And by … [Read more...] about The Future of Retail is Online and Small Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore It Any Longer
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5 Ways Chambers of Commerce Can Facilitate the Growth of Local Businesses
Chambers of commerce have been supporting local businesses for more than 100 years. While each chamber of commerce has its own mission statement, the overall goal of this organization is to help support local businesses and to improve the community. Millions of companies across the globe are members of their local chapters and for good reasons. Chambers of commerce offer small businesses many … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Chambers of Commerce Can Facilitate the Growth of Local Businesses
