ChatGPT: A national debt inquiry.
HUMAN: please explain who the national debt is owed to? AI: The national debt is the total amount of money that a country owes to its creditors. In the case Continue Reading
Square payments is not so square after all!
Square payments made us rethink our payment processing. Our company has multiple online interests and occasionally and very rarely we get a chargeback. Much like most of the retail population Continue Reading
So what makes a GREAT web host?
So what is a web host anyway? In my opinion, there are two definitions: A BAD HOST: A computer connected to the internet with outdated software, lax security patches and Continue Reading
eBay will fail long term.
eBay will fail long term, and here is why. I used to be an eBay Powerseller and now I can’t stand them. Furthermore, I think that their current business strategies Continue Reading
How big is Ecommerce? Can I make money online?
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Competition: Good or Bad for a Small Business?
Many people have talked to me about business and offered a glimpse of what they focus on when it comes to running a small business. With regards to competition, its Continue Reading
Should my website have the best prices?
The past 15 years I’ve been selling online, focusing on what makes ecommerce work. I studied the eye-path of the customer, great web design, and the things that generally Continue Reading
One single supplier is best!
One single supplier is the chosen way to handle your distribution chain. When you have more than one suppler, things become very complicated, very quickly. The objective of this post Continue Reading
How to Pick and KEEP a GREAT Domain Name
Choosing the right domain name is the essential step to building an online presence or eCommerce business. While its true that you can build the content of a website Continue Reading
Is a Franchise a good investment?
Is a franchise the best business investment? In the opinion of this 15 year veteran of online only sales, the answer is a resounding NO. Here’s what you must know Continue Reading
Is Drop-ship a Recipe for Failure?
Is drop-ship a recipe for failure? This is a hot topic that I did not realize was so disputed until my concern was voiced in public about the drop shipping Continue Reading
Is Traditional Retail dead and a rotting dinosaur?
Can traditional retail really be a dead and rotting dinosaur, isn’t that a bit harsh? The answer to this question is a resounding and unfortunate yes and yes it is. Continue Reading
Apple Iphone 4S Sells out preorders at all carriers!
Apple Iphone 4S sales sold out on their pre-orders at Verizon, AT&T and Sprint a day before the phone even went officially on sale! The legacy of Steve Jobs Continue Reading
Netflix stumbles but will it work?
Netflix caught my eye years ago and had my wallet up until the two most recent changes to their business model. Having run internet businesses since 1998, I am Continue Reading
Police Video-Taping upheld by First Circuit Court of Appeals
Its about time. Scenario: You are in public and pulled over by a police officer for speeding. Do you have a right of privacy, not to be recorded on the Continue Reading
Removing DS_Store files on Linux Server
If you use an Apple machine and work on a Linux server, sooner or later, you are going to get a PCI Compliance warning that you are using hidden files Continue Reading
Kayako Fusion Exploit uncovered CRITICAL
Recently I noticed in testing the Kayako Live chat and support software labeled as Fusion (most current version) has an exploit. In lengthy chat conversations with their tech teams, they Continue Reading