Ride the e-commerce wave: A checklist for startups and small businesses
Make your business thrive by staying on top of changing customer expectations.
Startups, and small and medium businesses can take advantage of certain e-commerce solutions to create superior customer experiences.
Growth of e-commerce and its new customers
The B2B e-commerce sector in the Middle East is bound to grow exponentially in the coming years, with the market segment forecast to hit $3 billion by 2025.1
This new group of digital customers bring with them new habits like the want for omnichannel services such as home delivery, curb-side pickup or online shopping via social media. They also place greater value on satisfaction when it comes to deciding how much they spend, and which brand they spend on.
For startups, and small and medium businesses who are looking to thrive, you must look to digital tools or APIs to help you understand what new habits drive your customers, and how you can turn that into a solid business strategy.
What else should you be doing? Here’s a list of four questions to help you seize the e-commerce momentum and manage changing customer experiences.
Do your shipping options fit your ecommerce business?
31% of consumers in Southeast Asia switched brands because they wanted faster delivery2. What you need is day definite e-commerce delivery services that combine speed with better value - giving your business the competitive advantage it needs.
Are you empowering your customers to manage and track their own deliveries?
Customers today are self-enabled. So your e-commerce business should provide your consumers with the flexibility and full control over their delivery - from timely notifications to the option of rescheduling or redirecting pickups.
Are you using APIs that integrate easily into your system?
Improve the efficiency of your order management with available plugins or third-party platforms that easily integrate with FedEx and sales channels.
With the new and free FedEx shipping applications for WooCommerce and Shopify, you can now quickly and easily integrate FedEx directly with your web shop. The result: A seamless customer experience, no matter the package or shipment volume.
Is custom clearance easy for your business?
Digital tools and solutions can help make it easier for your business to navigate through custom requirements and regulatory compliance. You’ll be able to upload missing documents electronically and submit your custom clearance documents in advance - minimizing any administrative pain.
Superior customer experience? It doesn’t take much.
With the right e-commerce capabilities and integration, you can deliver memorable and flawless customer experiences every single time.
Sources
1. Me Retail News, Middle East B2B e-commerce sector to reach $3 billion by 2025, Red Seer report reveals, 2022
2. Think with Google, e-Conomy SEA 2021: Roaring 20s — The SEA Digital Decade, 2021
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