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In the competitive beauty industry, standing out requires more than just talent and creativity—it also demands a robust network. Etienne Ortega, founder of makeup line ORTEGA, embodies this combination of artistic flair and entrepreneurial acumen. From transforming his passion for makeup into a career to launching his own brand, Etienne’s path highlights the importance of networking, particularly in the beauty industry. “You have to build a strong foundation to grow a clientele,” Etienne says. “For me, I always found myself to be disciplined in my workspace. Like the importance of just simply being on time, giving 150% effort, even when…

Estimated read time: 2 minutes, 53 seconds Japan has become the latest country to enact regulatory laws targeting companies such as Apple Inc. and Google LLC from limiting third-party companies that want to distribute and monetize their own apps on Google and Apple devices. Per Kyodo News, “The law will prohibit the providers of Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android smartphone operating systems, app stores and payment platforms from preventing the sale of apps and services that directly compete with the native platforms’ own.” This is to prevent the platform providers from “gatekeeping” while also forcing more competition between their own…

Natalie Mounter is a stay-at-home mom and entrepreneur. Her company, Totally Dazzled, sells craft supplies for weddings and creative projects. She says the business has prospered due to other stay-at-home moms — her employees and affiliates. She told me, “Being a stay-at-home mom and hiring other stay-at-home moms has been key to our success.” Mounter and I recently spoke. She shared Totally Dazzled’s origins, its affiliate marketing success, and the value of smart, hardworking moms. The entire audio of our conversation is embedded below. The transcript is edited for length and clarity. Eric Bandholz: Give us a rundown of what…

The MarTech Summit Hong Kong is back and better than ever, taking place on July 9, 2024, at the prestigious Grand Ballroom, Kowloon Shangri-La!  This event promises to deliver a wealth of knowledge, networking opportunities, and cutting-edge insights from industry leaders. Register today and get ready to delve into the hottest topics in data-driven marketing and discover the technology industry leaders are using to drive customer engagement and retention. Speaker highlights Don’t miss out on hearing from some of the brightest minds in the MarTech industry including: Martin Shaw – Global Head of Digital Marketing, Wealth & Personal Banking, HSBC…

In today’s retail eCommerce space, managing a vast catalog and keeping inventory up-to-date is an absolute must.  In this case study,  we will explain how 121eCommerce helped a well-known provider of musical instruments and music education materials overcome a challenge with their existing inventory management system. What was the client’s need?: One of our clients, a well-renowned provider of musical instruments and music education materials, faced a significant challenge in managing their extensive product catalog and keeping their stock up to date. Prior to working with 121, they used various platforms to handle these tasks, each with its own set…

Shopify is known for helping businesses get up and running with incredible ease and speed. And now, Shopify is going to help you grow and expand your business just as easily and just as fast. Markets has been reimagined as a new, dedicated surface in Shopify admin that aggregates all of a business’s expansion activity into one central location, coming soon to all Shopify customers over the next few months. What is Markets? Markets, formerly known as Shopify’s cross-border selling solution, has evolved to become a one-stop shop for expansion on Shopify. Markets enables growth not only via international expansion,…

Estimated read time: 2 minutes, 18 seconds Ready to join the ultimate gathering for tech enthusiasts and innovators? If so, join FastSpring at Turing Fest 2024! Look for the signage to the FastSpring Meeting Space, where there’s plenty of room to sit down and chat in person! Join us at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland on July 9 and 10 for an extraordinary event dedicated to all things technology and innovation. Immerse yourself in a diverse array of programs, workshops, and presentations, where industry experts will share their wisdom and cutting-edge trends will be unveiled. Embrace the…

J.D. Power’s 2024 “U.S. Merchant Services Satisfaction Study” provides a detailed look at how small business owners feel about their payment processors. Published Feb. 1, 2024, the report surveyed 5,383 businesses in September through November 2023 with annual revenue of $50,000 to $20 million and processed through one of 17 leading North American providers. Businesses accepting a broad array of payment methods were generally more satisfied with processing relationships than those accepting only credit and debit cards. Shopify, Paysafe, and Bank of America scored highest in the study, which measured satisfaction in terms of advice and guidance on running a…

Understanding Google’s methods for organizing search results is the first step in optimizing a page’s visibility. Of Google’s roughly 130,000 ranking factors, keyword density is a long-debated metric that resurfaced with the recent algorithm document leak. The leak suggests that keyword density is likely fundamental to ranking a page on Google’s SERPs. But first, a word on fundamentals and why they’re important. Reliable, consistent search engine optimization applies the key factors likely to result in higher rankings. Focusing on the fundamentals is both efficient and effective. In SEO circles, keyword density is called “term frequency.” Some call it “keyword stuffing.”…

Early access to store credit on Shopify is here! Gone are the days of using gift cards and discount codes as workarounds—you can now issue store credit directly in your Shopify admin. Store credit early access is available with a limited feature set and accessible to all Shopify businesses globally. Use new store credit features to help you create more flexibility in customer interactions, improve operational efficiency, and help prevent lost sales. What is store credit? Store credit is monetary value given to your customer or potential customer to spend in your store. Unlike gift cards or discount codes, store…