Think of every ad you’ve seen today. Where were they? Depending on your day’s activities, you might have spotted advertising on billboards, broadcast television, social media channels, websites, physical newspapers, search results, or any number of media outlets. Now, consider the fact that each of those ads represents a transaction between a company (the advertiser) and an ad vendor (such as a platform, media outlet, or advertising agency).

Say you’ve met someone you really like. How do you get to know them and build a rapport? You could ask their friends if they’re single, attend a few meetings of their Bruce Springsteen fan club, or double-tap on all of their Instagram posts. Or, you could walk right up and ask if they’d like to go on a date.

As a merchant, handling business payments, managing vendor relationships, and dealing with accounting software can take more of your time than it should. Oftentimes you may find yourself hopping between systems to pay invoices or upload payments to your accounting software. That time spent on administrative work adds up and takes you away from what’s important: growing your business.

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Ideas, inspiration; as well as how, why, and what type of gift cards you should sell through your online store. Your customers probably have at least one friend or family member who’s hard to shop for, which can make gift-giving stressful. A gift card could be just the ticket.

Ecommerce success starts with a robust website for your brand. With myriad possibilities for website building—from professional web developers to DIY website builders—there’s an option for nearly any budget. Here’s an overview of the typical expenses associated with small-business websites.