There is a suit in my wardrobe I’ve had awhile now. I picked it up before attending an event, when I was a few pounds lighter and a few inches leaner. The suit was tailored for a more svelte me. Today, it no longer flatters my form. It’s not about the suit’s design. It’s a size thing. Such is the case with some prominent ecommerce sites this holiday season. [click to continue…]
FOURTEEN VENDORS INCLUDED, MORE UNDERWAY
For years, I’ve advised retailers who are shopping for ecommerce technology. We’ve all seen companies struggle with the vendor selection process. Sometimes, the process is managed in-house. Other times, merchants hire a consultant with limited subject matter expertise or, worse, a vendor bias. It’s no surprise that so many wrestle with indecision; and switch horses with some frequency.
Recognizing the need for a better way that is objective, complete and fast, B2C Partners developed its own method to help clients measure for fit. It’s called FAST Score™. [click to continue…]
PRESS RELEASE
Bill Mirabito will present how to select the right fit for your business
Kingston, Mass. – October 30, 2008 – B2C Partners (www.b2cpartners.com) announced today that its founder and principal analyst Bill Mirabito will present a webinar, “Choosing the Right Ecommerce Platform in a Tough Economy” on Thursday, October 30 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern. With credit markets tightening, many technology vendors face an uncertain future, and nowhere is this risk greater than in the crowded market of ecommerce platforms. In this one hour session hosted by Venda, analyst Bill Mirabito of B2C Partners will share his method to identify the eCommerce platform that is the best fit, regardless of economic conditions. [click to continue…]
PRESS RELEASE
B2C Partners Recommends Online Storefront “Catalysts” for Small Businesses
Kingston, Mass. – October 15, 2008 – B2C Partners (www.b2cpartners.com), a firm that helps online retailers with technology evaluation and vendor selection, today released a new list of eCommerce platforms that won’t break the bank. Designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) looking for a new eCommerce technology, the list of more than 50 providers is based on B2C Partners’ extensive industry experience helping retailers with technology evaluation and selection.
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