Since 2014, the sales for online shopping have grown year after year. For those thinking of becoming another online retailer, now may be the perfect time to do so. Costs for a beginning online retailer can be relatively low. The main expense for e-commerce businesses is inventory. However, inventory can be built over time. An investment into a small amount of inventory can quickly build a business by using those sales to purchase continuing inventory. In addition, savvy social media users can use their skills to drive customers to their e-commerce site with very little expense. Both customers and business owners are primed to take advantage of the benefits of e-commerce. Customers enjoy the convenience and business enjoy the cost-savings to be found as an online retailer versus one with a brick and mortar location.
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