Canada is an incredibly vast landscape, with a population of 36.29 million, concentrated mostly in four provinces – Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia and Alberta. In fact, 86% of Canadians live in one of these four provinces, with 12.7 million Ontarian’s accounting for almost 40% of Canadians.
So, why is this important?
Well, because of its size and the way in which the population is distributed, Canada requires a unique approach to eCommerce.
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With 12 global sites spanning some of the largest eCommerce markets in the world, Amazon is a great platform to sell through if you’re looking to reach an international audience and grow your business worldwide.
But how many countries are Amazon present in? And what do you need to know about selling on each of these international Amazon sites?
To answer this, we have listed each of Amazon’s global marketplaces below, along with key information and country requirements for each!
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With 23 international sites and a wider presence in over 100 countries worldwide, eBay is a fantastic marketplace to sell on, particularly if you’re looking to expand your business overseas.
In fact, with a universal user ID you are able to easily sell to customers across the globe, either by enabling international postage on your domestic listings, or by listing directly on eBay’s worldwide sites.
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This is a guest post from Fyndiq, a Linn Academy 2017 sponsor.
The Swedish eCommerce market is an often overlooked opportunity for sellers wanting to expand their business across borders. With this in mind, we have summarised some of the key characteristics of this market to help you identify the possibilities and opportunities of selling into Sweden.
Continue Reading >Topics: Linn Academy, eCommerce, International Selling, Marketplaces & Websites, Online Marketplaces, Cross Border Trade
Back in December 2016, The Department for International Trade (DIT) launched their ‘trade hub’, an online portal designed to help small UK businesses expand overseas, by providing exporting opportunities and invaluable support.
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