Womply Blog
Small businesses drive the American economic engine. The country's 28 million small businesses account for 54% of all U.S. sales and 55% of all jobs. The influence of small business is only growing as merchants embrace the Digital Age.
As a technology and data partner to merchants in every corner of America, Womply has a unique vantage point on small business. This blog chronicles the trends, stories, and people shaping the front lines of American commerce on Main Street, U.S.A.
Why every local business should be on Instagram
In this 5-minute read: What makes Instagram more effective than other social media for small businesses Why your small business […]
Dec 11, 2019
How to know the right time to expand your small business
In this 5-minute read: How to know when to expand your small business What is involved with expanding your business? […]
Dec 10, 2019
CCPA compliance: 8 things every small business should know
Small businesses, be aware: you’re not exempt from the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Signed into law in 2018, the […]
Dec 10, 2019
6 best practices for successfully launching a small business
In this 6-minute read: Test your idea Understand your market Get to know your customer Establish funding Structure your business […]
Dec 09, 2019
Top things to consider when renting your first business space
In this 10-minute read: What space do you need? What do you want? Budget, size, and other necessities A large […]
Dec 09, 2019
How to create and build an effective brand
In this 10-minute read: What is a brand? How to create your brand How to build your brand and create […]
Dec 06, 2019
How big is last-minute holiday shopping for local jewelry stores? (Spoiler: it’s HUGE)
We’ve written in the past about how online shopping hasn’t killed brick and mortar retail stores just yet, and you […]
Dec 06, 2019
Complete guide to fulfilling and shipping orders for your online store
In this 10-minute read: What is order fulfillment? What you need to know about the order fulfillment process Creating a […]
Dec 05, 2019
Guide to starting your first marketing campaign
In this 6-minute read: Determine your marketing goals and how you will measure success Define your target audience Perform market […]
Dec 05, 2019
How much does it cost to rent space for a small business?
In this 7 minute read, learn: Examples of commercial space rent by city across the US Why “the average cost […]
Dec 03, 2019
How to set up an eCommerce store for your small business
In this 11-minute read: Decide what products to sell Will you warehouse your own products or dropship? Come up with […]
Nov 26, 2019
How to decide what kind of small business you should start
In this 7-minute read: Start brainstorming Solve a problem Don’t look for a completely unique business idea Start doing something […]
Nov 25, 2019
What’s the best point of sale (POS) system for your small business?
In this 10-minute read: What is a point of sale (POS) system? What should a good POS system do? Questions […]
Nov 25, 2019
How big are Black Friday and Small Business Saturday for local retail businesses?
Black Friday has long held the reputation as the single-biggest shopping day of the year. But, in recent years, that […]
Nov 22, 2019
Guide to small business loans: How to apply, best types, and tips
In this 10-minute read: When should I get a loan for my small business? Questions to ask before getting a […]
Nov 20, 2019
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