Katherine Haan is a small business owner with nearly two decades of experience helping other business owners increase their incomes.
Katherine Haan ContributorKatherine Haan is a small business owner with nearly two decades of experience helping other business owners increase their incomes.
Written By Katherine Haan ContributorKatherine Haan is a small business owner with nearly two decades of experience helping other business owners increase their incomes.
Katherine Haan ContributorKatherine Haan is a small business owner with nearly two decades of experience helping other business owners increase their incomes.
Contributor Kelly Main Staff ReviewerKelly Main is a Marketing Editor and Writer specializing in digital marketing, online advertising and web design and development. Before joining the team, she was a Content Producer at Fit Small Business where she served as an editor and strategist c.
Kelly Main Staff ReviewerKelly Main is a Marketing Editor and Writer specializing in digital marketing, online advertising and web design and development. Before joining the team, she was a Content Producer at Fit Small Business where she served as an editor and strategist c.
Kelly Main Staff ReviewerKelly Main is a Marketing Editor and Writer specializing in digital marketing, online advertising and web design and development. Before joining the team, she was a Content Producer at Fit Small Business where she served as an editor and strategist c.
Kelly Main Staff ReviewerKelly Main is a Marketing Editor and Writer specializing in digital marketing, online advertising and web design and development. Before joining the team, she was a Content Producer at Fit Small Business where she served as an editor and strategist c.
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E-commerce has seen impressive growth in recent years, e-commerce statistics show. Global retail sales made up nearly 19% in 2021, and it’s predicted to be nearly 25% in 2026. Here are innovative online business ideas that tap into this flourishing market, focusing on ventures that require minimal startup costs and experience. With global online retail sales expected to exceed $7 trillion by 2025, it’s time to explore an online enterprise that aligns with your ambitions and leverages the digital age.
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