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Small Business Trends to Watch in 2022

It’s an understatement to say that things have changed lately. Some businesses are finding themselves more successful than ever, while some are still reeling from the damage the pandemic has brought.

So as a small business owner, it’s perfectly natural for you to be doing your research, keeping up on news and trends, and trying to prepare yourself for what the future might hold.

And you’re in luck. We’ve combed through recent research so you don’t have to do all the legwork. In this article, we’re going to look at seven of the most important trends for you to keep on your radar in 2022 and beyond.

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1. Offer buy now, pay later options


Over the past few years, buy now, pay later (BNPL) has gone from a payment option exclusively offered by large retailers to a common sight at checkouts of many businesses around the globe. Affirm, a US-based BNPL company, reported that the number of active merchants on its platform increased from 6,500 to 102,000 from July to September of 2021. Likewise, BNPL providers in other countries reported a sharp increase in …

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Value

As prices rise and customers become vocal about the difference between what they thought something would cost versus what you offer, it is important to sell value over price.


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How to Sell Books Online Through Your Digital Bookstore

We’ve all heard stories about how Amazon and other major retailers have “killed the bookstore” as we know it. But these tales are nothing more than fiction.

It’s true that these mega-brands have changed the game—in all forms of consumerism, not just books. But it’s also true that tons of niche bookstores, brands, and resellers have been able to carve themselves a special slice of the pie.

These are the ones who realized that this market is massive and flexible. They’ve also realized that book lovers are even willing to pay extra when these stores offer a special customer experience or unique personality flair.

In this article, we’ll cover the ins and outs of how to sell books online. From opening an independent bookstore to reselling to self-publishing your own work, we’ve got you covered on your path to delivering good reads to the masses.

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How to start an online bookselling business

1. Decide on a business idea

There are a dozen ways to launch a business in the book space. You can start with the traditional bookstore model, which covers many …

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It’s an understatement to say that things have changed lately. Some businesses are finding themselves more successful than ever, while some are still reeling from the damage the pandemic has brought.

So as a small business owner, it’s perfectly natural for you to be doing your research, keeping up on news and trends, and trying to prepare yourself for what the future might hold.

And you’re in luck. We’ve combed through recent research so you don’t have to do all the legwork. In this article, we’re going to look at seven of the most important trends for you to keep on your radar in 2022 and beyond.

Don’t wait for someone else to do it. Hire yourself and start calling the shots.

Get Started Free

1. Offer buy now, pay later options


Over the past few years, buy now, pay later (BNPL) has gone from a payment option exclusively offered by large retailers to a common sight at checkouts of many businesses around the globe. Affirm, a US-based BNPL company, reported that the number of active merchants on its platform increased from 6,500 to 102,000 from July to September of 2021. Likewise, BNPL providers …

Read More