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Besides kicking off the preparations of the holiday season, the month of October marks an important event in UK's eCommerce arena.
It's when we get to witness the biggest eCommerce exposition outside London and the coming together of the leading online British businesses in the north.
Don't miss the chance to shake hands with those individuals who bravely disrupted the flow of online selling and succeeded in doing so.
Theirs were once small town businesses that grew internationally following loads of patience, hard work, and the right strategies.
How they built their empires from the ground up is truly a mystery you will want to hear straight from the horse's mouth.
Learning the ropes from the right teachers
You could read tons of articles, blogs and books on marketing and sales tactics, but none of these will get you to where you want to be three or five years from now.
Note that entities with cash cows can pay anyone to write what you want to read, what will make you feel contented with what you currently have.
But the champions of startups and businesses that are constantly working to improve their products and services will go out of their way to help you reach the top of the ladder faster.
Just like in sports, running an online business requires the right approach and mindset. No amount of work or effort will do you good if you're taking the wrong direction.
And what better way to learn the right turns and curves to success than by listening and interacting with individuals who were once where you are at this point in time.
On the 11th and 12th of October, more than 120 exhibitors and 4,000 visitors are expected to pack the event called eCommerce Show North at EventCity in Manchester. They will be there to talk about the growth of eCommerce businesses in the north and their strategies in turning their local brands into a global success.
Myself and Matt are going to be there and were really looking forward to meeting people within our industry, to hear their stories and share our experiences as entrepreneurs as well.
Running an online business has its pains and joys, so this event is no doubt the perfect opportunity to work out fresh ideas that will enable businesses to continue to thrive in the face of challenges.
Talks on the future of UK eCommerce
The UK eCommerce market is going to double to 645 billion in 2018, and at the same time companies that invest in eCommerce can expect a 60% increase in revenue, according to industry experts.
CEOs and influencers from leading eCommerce firms in the north are going to take to the stage at EventCity to share how multichannel retailing is going to contribute to that, especially mobile commerce which accounts for 30% of all eCommerce traffic.
The eCommerce Show North is really, really important for north of England. My advice to anyone whos going to attend is to come full of expectations to meet some great companies, to learn lots and share some great experiences with other people that are there, said Darren Ratcliffe, founder and director of Digitl, a Magento agency that is based in Manchester.
This sure is one important event this year that you will not want to miss. For tickets to the event, visit the website of eCommerce Show North.
