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Three Forces Drove Venture Capital Trends in 2020

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Looking back on 2020, it surprised some to see that VC funding remained strong despite economic, social, and political uncertainty. For many venture capitalists, 2020 was an opportunity to invest in the tools and technology that accelerated due to the pandemic. Three trends appear to help drive the increased funding in 2020: .

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16 Technology Trends Shaping eCommerce in 2020

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If the first few months of 2020 have taught us anything, it’s that uncertain times can call for quick pivots to sales and marketing plans. Businesses have had to evolve quickly with trade shows, events, and in-person sales meetings being canceled for the foreseeable future, likely throwing a wrench in many 2020 sales and marketing strategies.

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60 Stats to Know About Entrepreneurship in 2020

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When picturing the year ahead, 69% of respondents said they expected to expand their businesses, and 59% expected increased revenue for 2020. While those ambitions may have been realized for some, the events of 2020 have presented unique challenges for small business owners. In 2020, there were 33.7 Stats About Entrepreneurship.

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What Are the Most Lucrative Ecommerce Niches in 2020?

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The State of Ecommerce in 2020. And this trend is set to continue, with ecommerce penetration rates set to rise from 15% in 2020 to 25% in 2025. There are more than 24 million ecommerce stores in the world as of early 2020, according to Kommando Tech. I’ll start by providing you with a snapshot of the ecommerce sector.

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Rethinking retail supply chain management and planning

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On the heels of a year, and a holiday shopping season, like no other, all of us – retailers, suppliers, employees and consumers – are eager to turn the page. The big question on everyone’s minds is this: When can we “go back to normal?” But perhaps there is no “going back,” at least not […].

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Retail Trends in 2020 – Insights from NRF

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If you work in retail, you wake up each day, put on the uniform, and head to work. Your outfit, your store layout, and the way you interact with customers who walk in your doors are all in harmony. This experience extends to your digital presence across all channels, helping your customers understand who you […].

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Zipline vs. Reflexis vs. Playerlync vs. Workjam vs. Bigtincan—Which Is the Best Tool for Retail Training and Operations?

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Too many retail brands are still using antiquated learning methods in their retail training, leading to sales associates not retaining information. Incorrect retail training contributes to the enormous turnover rate, which is almost twice that of the general labor force. . What does a retail training app need to be effective?

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