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Top Trends in US Business Startups

Business Consulting Agency

E-commerce and Online Retail : Facts : E-commerce continues its rapid growth, accounting for a significant portion of retail sales. of total retail sales in 2021, indicating a steady upward trend in consumer preference for online shopping. In 2021, US e-commerce sales surged to $933.3

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Case Study: A Founder Steps Back from Her Start-Up

Harvard Business

When the shampoo was ready, she’d started selling it to local retailers and developing a loyal customer base. On her desk was a pile of résumés from CEO candidates who’d responded to a listing she’d posted on a small business sale website. “But this is a really strong candidate.”

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Seth's Blog: Learning by analogy

Seth Godin Blog

The complete list of online retailers. You are surrounded by examples and lessons and case studies that clearly arent exactly about your project. Subscribe to Seths Blog. onramp Branding. SETHS BOOKS. Seth Godin has written 12 bestsellers that have been translated into 33 languages. Bonus stuff! All Marketers Tell Stories.