According to the EY Global Contingent Workforce Study[1], the gig economy is growing and by 2020 almost one in five workers will be contingent (freelancer or contract) workers. The market is ripe...
We’re excited to introduce PayPal Global Sellers, our newest cross-border trade service that helps small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in the U.S. increase their international presence and sales.
There is no better example of the world going “digital” than the transformation of the music and movie/TV industry. Gone are the days of CDs and bye bye DVDs. The entertainment industry, has...
Did you know that, on average, 43 percent of US consumers have abandoned their shopping cart? Many business owners are all too familiar with consumers abandoning items in their cart, which...
They say money can’t buy you love, but Americans still spent an estimated 19.7 billion dollars last year on Valentine’s Day. You know the apple of your eye is expecting something on February...
As U.S. merchants enter the peak holiday shopping season, many are looking at international sales to drive revenue. From large retailers to small business owners, there is a tremendous opportunity...
It’s a sign of the times when your nephew asks for digital currency – Pokécoins – for his upcoming birthday instead of money or gifts. And he’s likely not alone – the Digital Goods...
It’s no coincidence that companies like Toms and Warby Parker – known for their innovative “buy one, give one” business models that have been widely recognized for creating value both...
Thanks to all who joined our Tips to Help You Launch a Global Ecommerce Business chat! PayPal merchants Earhoox, Penzu, Pura Vida Bracelets and The Smart Baker gathered virtually on Twitter to...
The Ivyrevel leadership team. Photo credit: Ivyrevel Living in Silicon Valley, I hear a lot about technology improving everything from how you order dinner to how you change your thermostat....
We strive to offer best-in-class commerce experiences. PayPal’s business is to power convenient, reliable and secure payments for both consumers and merchants. To help our merchants better reach...
Would you rather be making the rules than following them? Raising funds instead of raising your hand? You might be a budding entrepreneur – even if you don’t have an idea for a company yet....
Here at PayPal, we’re paying attention to the millennial generation’s impact on global commerce. From their online and cross-border buying habits to the way they approach credit and financing,...
The purchasing power of millennials cannot be denied: the most tech savvy, diverse and connected generation we’ve ever known, they spend more on online commerce[1] than any other customer...
Sometimes it’s the people we’re closest to that are the most difficult to buy for during the holidays. To help you find the perfect presents for your impossible-to-shop-for friends and family,...
In the world of small business, the value of successful peer role models and shared best practices can’t be overstated: already facing challenging odds of success (about 50% of new companies...
Just in time for selling into the holiday season (and beyond!), we’re excited to release our second global cross-border commerce report, revealing new opportunities and best practices for...
For merchants looking to sustainably grow their revenue and future-proof their business in an ever-increasing competitive landscape, there is almost no better decision they can make than expanding...
The holiday shopping season is here, and it’s going to be a good one! eMarketer predicts that US retail sales in the months of November and December 2015 will increase 5.7% year over year,...
Full size infographic available here As we discussed in a previous post, there is huge opportunity for merchants to start selling into China. But, as with any other customer base, in order to...
Despite originating in Ireland, Halloween has been dominated by North America for decades. In the U.S., its second only to Christmas in terms of purchasing with $7.4 billion spent on costumes,...
At any given time, over 10 million PayPal merchants are processing transactions in 26 different currencies with 169 million active account holders in 203 markets around the world. As a global...
Interested in selling your product overseas? Advantages abound: according to the International Trade Administration, businesses that export tend to see higher profits, better-paying jobs and...
Selling cross-border has become a major moneymaker for corporations and small businesses alike – consumers buying from foreign countries spend twice as much as domestic shoppers. Additionally,...
This holiday season, add a little social media cheer to your marketing mix! Shoppable media is an up and coming content marketing strategy that more and more social media platforms are developing...
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