Shopify shares expert tips for small businesses, highlighting the importance of niche marketing, strong branding, and a user-friendly checkout process. With 41% of Americans planning to start their own business by 2025, differentiation is key for success. Experts suggest that small businesses, which often operate on tight budgets, should focus on a single niche market to utilize their resources effectively. Simon Donato, founder of Stoked Oats, emphasized understanding your niche to expand from it. A strong brand that clearly conveys the company’s values, mission, and personality can also help a business stand out. Claudia Snoh, cofounder of Kloo, suggests repeating your brand story consistently across all platforms. Another important aspect is simplifying the ecommerce checkout process. Reducing form fields, offering various payment options, and following user experience design best practices, such as clearly organized product pages and visible call-to-action buttons, can enhance the customer experience and help in conversions.

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