A3. Shopify is arguably the best DIY/starter platform for e-commerce based businesses. Especially since it will scale really well with your business. Getting your products listed on Amazon is an infinitely powerful tool, too! #StartupChats

Atlas Marketing Group Shopify Amazon If you’re service-based or sell only a few products, I prefer Squarespace as it’s very simple to use. There’s also Etsy, WordPress, Wix & BigCartel. #StartupChats

A3 - Shoutout to Canadian Shopify, there's also Wix, BigCommerce, Squarespace, etc. In general, for ease of use I recommend Wix to small businesses and Shopify to those looking to scale and grow online (ease of use, lower cost, etc) #StartupChats

Andrea Knapp Toni Marlow Clothing - Atlas Marketing Group Shopify Amazon Love that Andrea! Your custom options for your product add such a personal touch, and having that process be easy for your customers is super important! #StartupChats

Startup Canada Mastercard Canada A4 -1. It takes time to build up your audience and sales, so be patient and be consistent. It does pay off when you least expect it. #StartupChats

Startup Canada Mastercard Canada A4- 2. Invest in your branding. Put thought & research into it. Get creative. Start where you are with what you have, but make it a priority to invest in hiring a professional graphic designer, photographer asap. #StartupChats

RT! Forget about followers, focus on community!! #StartupChats

Great advice for selling online! Andrea, Founder of Lit Scents! Andrea Knapp #StartupChats

Andrea Knapp Atlas Marketing Group People still don't understand this! It's hard to trust but it's very true. Focus on building real relationships #StartupChats

Andrea Knapp Mastercard Canada Digital Main Street ™ Shout out to Digital Main Street ™ #StartupChats

Understanding your customers is more important than offline - because you don't have in-person interactions to be able to ask questions or learn passively #StartupChats

Andrea Knapp Startup Canada Mastercard Canada Shopify Yes! Like it's a badge of honour to do it all alone, meanwhile, you're fumbling the whole time & on the brink of breakdown. It's ok & normal to ask for help! Kind of silly not to, personally. We're just humans too <3 #StartupChats

A8 Don’t focus on your competition too much. Keep an eye on them, but don’t be overly concerned with what they’re doing. Stay true to yourself, your business and most importantly—your community! Do what feels right. #StartupChats

Startup Canada Mastercard Canada A8: The best way to stand out is to offer outstanding quality and service to your customers. "Focus on solving problems, not on selling your products." #StartupChats

Andrea Knapp Startup Canada Mastercard Canada Product marketing fit is key #StartupChats

Thanks again to Startup Canada for another exciting and inspiring #startupchats. We’d love to connect with you all!

Startup Canada A8 Payments is an important function within your online store to capture sales. Frictionless and easy purchase execution can be key. An option like Click to Pay can keep a customers’ card info in a safe vault for when they’re ready to make a purchase. #StartupChats

LYNDON [THINK DIFFERENTLY] JOHNSON Andrea Knapp Toni Marlow Clothing - Colin McGuire Great expert advisors with incredible insights and advices. Thank you to all of you Andrea Knapp Colin McGuire and Toni Marlow Clothing - #StartupChats

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