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  • Start a Business

Sink or Swim: 10 Milestones to Hit in Your First Year of Business

  • by Sara Yin
  • Jan 27, 2021
Aneela Idnani Kumar is the founder and inspiration behind HabitAware.
  • Podcasts

Launching a Wearable Technology Through Accelerator Program

  • by Felix Thea
  • Jan 26, 2021
Choosing a catchy name for your business.
  • Branding

Need a Catchy Business Name? Use These Tips and Name Generators to Find the Perfect One

  • by Corey Ferreira
  • Jan 23, 2021
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  • Business Finance

7 Ways Small Businesses Can Save Money in Their First Year

  • by Roxanne Voidonicolas
  • Jan 21, 2021
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  • Business Ideas

Insight of the Month: 3 Types of Businesses That Thrived in 2020

  • by Dayna Winter
  • Jan 19, 2021
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  • Podcasts

The Marketing Strategy That Grew Sales 10x in 18 Months

  • by Felix Thea
  • Jan 19, 2021
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  • Shipping

How to Prepare for Shipping Rate Changes in 2021

  • by Mike McGuire
  • Jan 17, 2021
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  • Founders Zodiac

The Founder’s Zodiac: Fail-Proof New Year’s Resolutions—a Guide for Every Sign

  • by Dayna Winter
  • Jan 13, 2021
What does it really cost to start a business? Shopify's research reveals the surprising answer.
  • Start a Business

The Cost of Being the Boss: What Business Owners Spend in Their First Year

  • by Roxanne Voidonicolas
  • Jan 12, 2021
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  • Podcasts

The Journey of Being a Distributor for a 100-Year-Old Brand

  • by Felix Thea
  • Jan 12, 2021
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  • Business Ideas

What Makes a Great Business Idea?

  • by Braveen Kumar
  • Jan 11, 2021
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  • Productivity

The Big List of 40+ Tools to Set, Track, and Conquer Your Goals

  • by Dayna Winter
  • Jan 10, 2021
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  • Business Ideas

For the Fans: How to Make and Sell Your Own Merch

  • by Braveen Kumar
  • Jan 7, 2021
Find the Most Profitable and Best Dropshipping Products
  • Dropshipping

The Best Dropshipping Products to Sell in 2021 (And Ideas to Market Them)

  • by Corey Ferreira
  • Jan 7, 2021
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  • Customer Service

Upset Customers? Here's How to Stop Customer Complaints Before They Happen

  • by Alexa Collins
  • Jan 6, 2021
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  • Conversion Rate Optimization

How to Find and Plug the Leaks in Your Conversion Funnels

  • by Shanelle Mullin
  • Jan 6, 2021
Shopify Masters: Stay Sixty founder Kirpal Bharaj
  • Podcasts

Learnings from Hidden 6-Figure Manufacturing Costs

  • by Felix Thea
  • Jan 5, 2021
Getting started with AliExpress dropshipping
  • Dropshipping

The Dropshipper’s Guide to Sourcing From AliExpress

  • by Corey Ferreira
  • Jan 3, 2021
How to Start Dropshipping: The Easiest Way to Sell Online
  • Dropshipping

How to Start a Dropshipping Business: A Complete Playbook for 2021

  • by Corey Ferreira
  • Jan 2, 2021
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  • Dropshipping

How to Find a Lucrative Dropshipping Niche for Your Business

  • by Corey Ferreira
  • Jan 2, 2021
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  • Products to Sell

12 Shopify Apps for Finding Products to Sell (Without Shipping Them Yourself)

  • by Braveen Kumar
  • Jan 2, 2021
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  • Dropshipping

Alibaba Dropshipping: How to Safely Source and Manage Products From Alibaba

  • by Corey Ferreira
  • Jan 1, 2021
How to Run a Dropshipping Company
  • Dropshipping

10 Useful Dropshipping Tips All Beginners Should Know

  • by Corey Ferreira
  • Jan 1, 2021
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  • YouTube Marketing

Edit Videos Like a Pro: The 12 Best Free Video Editing Software Programs for 2021

  • by Alexis Mera Damen
  • Jan 1, 2021
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  • Guides

12 Trending Products to Sell in 2021 (And Ideas for How to Market Them)

  • by Nicole Martins Ferreira
  • Jan 1, 2021
How to Find and Work With Reliable Dropshipping Suppliers and Wholesalers
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How to Find and Work With Reliable Dropshipping Suppliers

  • by Corey Ferreira
  • Jan 1, 2021
The Ultimate Guide to Dropshipping
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The Ultimate Guide to Dropshipping

  • by Corey Ferreira
  • Jan 1, 2021
What is dropshipping? How the dropshipping model works.
  • Dropshipping

What Is Dropshipping?

  • by Corey Ferreira
  • Jan 1, 2021
  • Podcasts

A Year of Resiliency: Reflecting on 8 Founders Who Thrived in a Most Unusual Year

  • by Shuang Esther Shan
  • Dec 29, 2020
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  • Customer Service

Field-Tested Customer Service Phrases to Use in Every Support Conversation

  • by Alexa Collins
  • Dec 27, 2020
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  • Entrepreneurship

5 Things That Made Us Happy in 2020 (Yes, Really!)

  • by Dayna Winter
  • Dec 23, 2020
Shopify Masters: Nominal founder Akram Abdallah
  • Podcasts

Leveraging Influencer Marketing to Build a 7-Figure Jewelry Brand

  • by Felix Thea
  • Dec 22, 2020
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Inside the Instagram Algorithm for 2021: How It Works and Where to Shift Your Strategy

  • by Fran Saraco
  • Dec 18, 2020
Shopify Masters: Ladder co-CEO Luke Droulez
  • Podcasts

The Marketing Tactics of LeBron James’ Sports Nutrition Company

  • by Felix Thea
  • Dec 15, 2020
Dropshipping on Amazon and eBay: Evaluating Sales Channels
  • Dropshipping

How Does Amazon Dropshipping Work? A No-Nonsense Guide

  • by Corey Ferreira
  • Dec 14, 2020
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  • How to Sell Online

27 Free Shopify Apps to Help You Build, Manage, and Grow Your Store

  • by Amelia Garvey
  • Dec 13, 2020
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  • Instagram Marketing

What Should You Post on Instagram? Here Are 20 Ideas to Spice Up Your Feed

  • by Fran Saraco
  • Dec 11, 2020
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  • Founders Zodiac

The Founder’s Zodiac: Building Community in Isolation—Advice for Every Sign

  • by Dayna Winter
  • Dec 9, 2020
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  • Case Studies

The Formula for Building a Cult-Favorite Skincare Line

  • by Shuang Esther Shan
  • Dec 8, 2020
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  • Getting Started

Stuck on a Domain Name? Here’s How to Pick a Memorable One Without Breaking the Bank

  • by Michael Keenan
  • Dec 7, 2020
  • Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Last Minute Holiday Shipping and Fulfillment Tips

  • by Emily Manley
  • Dec 3, 2020
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  • Founder Stories

Pajamas With Purpose: This Fashion Brand Creates Opportunities for Those With Disabilities

  • by Dayna Winter
  • Dec 3, 2020
Black Friday and Cyber Monday data—and the trends shaping the future of commerce
  • Announcements

Black Friday Cyber Monday 2020: An Analysis of Over $5.1 Billion in Sales

  • by Roxanne Voidonicolas
  • Dec 1, 2020
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  • Podcasts

The Advantages of Brand Licensing in a Different Country

  • by Felix Thea
  • Dec 1, 2020
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  • Customer Service

The Easy Answer for Your Most Common Support Questions

  • by Carl Rivera
  • Nov 30, 2020
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  • Design

Ecommerce Website Designs: 27 Best Online Shops and Why They Work

  • by Michael Keenan
  • Nov 30, 2020
  • Digital Marketing

How SMS Marketing Cuts Through the Noise—Plus 4 Examples to Try

  • by David Gaylord
  • Nov 29, 2020
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  • Announcements

Watch Global BFCM Sales in Real-Time with Shopify’s Live Map

  • by Melissa Spadafora
  • Nov 27, 2020
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  • How to Sell Online

The Price Is Right: 13 Strategies for Finding the Ideal Price for Your Products

  • by Lindsey Peacock
  • Nov 27, 2020
  • Announcements

Live View: Watch Visitors Become Customers with Real-Time Reporting

  • by Jahmal Gittens
  • Nov 26, 2020
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