Business Basics Articles

Member Q&A: Why do some websites say Doba is a scam?
Learn why some site claim Doba is a scam and learn why they are wrong.

Choosing your market niche
Learn about the importance of picking a product niche and exactly how to do it.

Giving Away the Store: Competing on price alone
If you're competing on price alone, you'll lose. To earn a profit in online retail, you have to discover other areas where you can gain a competitive edge. This article offers some ideas to get you started.

Curb Shopping Cart Abandonment
A well-designed checkout process reduces cart abandonment rates. This article offers some suggestions for doing just that.

The Benefits of Tax ID Numbers and How to Get One
Do you need a Tax I.D. number? Find out if you do and how to get one.

Entrepreneurial Marketing: Getting Noticed on eBay and Beyond
Reach out to your customers, brand yourself as an expert, and prove to buyers that you're as reputable as the Amazon's and Wal-Mart's of the world.

Holiday Merchandising Quick & Easy
Pick up some quick tips on what you can do to prepare your site for the holidays without doing a lot of work.

Building Customer Loyalty with an eNewsletter
A well-designed eNewsletter, packed with valuable content and exclusive offers, can help you walk the fine line of keeping in touch with your customers without annoying them.

The Dirty Dozen
Learn the 12 most common mistakes made by small online retail business owners.