INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: How to Make Your eCommerce Site More Profitable in 2022.

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Johannesburg, South Africa – September, 2022: By now, it’s no secret that the pandemic brought forth a cosmic explosion within the eCommerce space. An industry which, despite its exponential year-over-year growth, was a moderate blip on the radar of both consumers and those around the boardroom table, became a must-have for both buyers and sellers alike.

Suddenly, mega-corporations whose entire revenue models were built around brick and mortar jumped online, hoping to take back their share of foot traffic. They weren’t the only ones – Jenny from the Fourways Farmer’s Market went from selling a handful of bottled marmalades on the weekend to shipping thousands of her products across the country practically overnight – she wasn’t alone. Anyone with a business idea and a modicum of digital acumen was able to create a profitable business within a matter of weeks.
28 Sep 2022 6AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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