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Britain’s army of online marketplace sellers brought £11bn to the UK economy in 2016, with that figure expected to double by 2020. However, there are crucial differences in size and strategy between these digital entrepreneurs. more»

Britain’s small online marketplace sellers, using platforms like Amazon and eBay to trade internationally, brought £11bn to the economy in 2016, according to new research that suggests that figure could double by 2020. more»

Just 46 per cent of the UK’s smallest business owners have created an online presence for their company, according to new data collated by the Office for National Statistics. more»

Amazon, eBay and Etsy have been ranked as the best retailers in the world when it comes to social media strategies, according to a new Retail Social Index compiled by analytics company Brandwatch. more»

Businesses run by mothers with children aged 18 or under are generating over £7.2bn for the UK, supporting 204,000 jobs in 2014. more»

According to Mintel, internet stores without a physical presence are set to generate more online sales than bricks and mortar shops in 2015. more»