Running a business

Switching to trading online – What you need to know

This tutorial explains what’s involved in getting into online trading and, once you are set up, how to make a success of it.

Online Tutorial

41 min read

3 chapters

E-commerce

Overview

This tutorial describes how the trading online process works and the factors you need to consider to make it successful. It describes the platforms and approaches available and how they differ. It then offers advice on what you can do to get the best out of your online shopping offer.

Chapters include:

  • Strategy and Considerations
  • Ecommerce Solutions
  • Online Shop Optimisation

DigitalBoost is funded by Digital Scotland and delivered by Business Gateway.

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1. Strategy and considerations
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