Sat.Nov 14, 2020

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6 Ways E-Commerce Startups Can Compete on Cyber Monday

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It’s no secret that Cyber Monday is a big deal for businesses large and small. According to Adobe Analytics, Cyber Monday 2019 was record-breaking, with $9.2 billion spent online , a 16.9 percent increase over the previous year. That’s a lot of consumer spending in a 24-hour period. Deloitte has predicted in its 2020 annual holiday forecast that e-commerce holiday sales will grow by 25 to 35 percent year-over-year during the 2020 to 2021 holiday season, resulting in e-commerce holid

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The 5 Great Traits of Amazing Service Professionals

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Instill these qualities in your team and watch your profits soar Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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DoorDash IPO bets that the pandemic has accelerated change

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Editor’s note: Get this free weekly recap of TechCrunch news that any startup can use by email every Saturday morning (7 a.m. PT). Subscribe here. DoorDash has become the go-to delivery choice for millions of people cooped up during the pandemic this year. Now it has filed an S-1, revealing its financials as it nears a long-intended IPO. These innards show an exciting business — and a larger story about how the year is going for tech companies in general.

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3 Tips For Entrepreneurs to Get More Done While Having More Fun

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Good business-owners put forth effort, great ones avoid it. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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Digitalization: 5 Tech Updates That Will Help You Survive The Recession & Thrive

Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.

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As COVID surges, what can data tell us about Airbnb’s recovery?

TechCrunch

This is The TechCrunch Exchange, a newsletter that goes out on Saturdays, based on the column of the same name. You can sign up for the email here. DoorDash filed to go public on Friday, meaning we’ll have at least one more unicorn IPO before 2020 comes to a close. For a high-level look at its numbers, I wrote this , Danny covered who will profit from the deal , and I noodled on the impact of COVID-19 on its business.