Mother’s Day is just around the corner, on 8th May. There’s a slim chance you may have forgotten about it, and you’ve not even got down to planning a gift for your mum. It happens to the...
With our busy schedules, it can be hard finding time to do all the things we want to do, and quickly. That’s why we’re always looking for ways to things faster, so we have more time to spend...
PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) announced that a comScore study, released today, shows PayPal converted online buyers at a rate of 87.5%*.
We’re well into the year but it’s not too late – learn about the trends in 2016 that can help drive online shopping on your website. From mobile-optimized to mobile-first For the past few...
There's nothing quite as fun as sprucing up your home with quirky finds. Instead of going through a costly and inconvenient renovation, all you need to do for an interior refresh can be as simple...
Flower delivery services are essential in our gift-gifting arsenal, and we’re always on the lookout for unique and bespoke services that can up our gifting cred. That’s why we love these 5...
Here is our roundup of our favourite online stores offering good fashion, food and lifestyle products, coupled with some sweet shipping deals. Get ready to shop smarter and better! For the...
In celebration of International Women’ s Day on 08 March, we’re celebrating the #ladyboss, women who have followed their passions and taken risks to start their own businesses. Pursuing their...
We love our high-street brands but when we need a little something to stand out from the rest, we look for wares that are unique and crafted with love. That is why these inspiring local brands...
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) today announced it has appointed Wences Casares to its Board of Directors.
PayPal (Nasdaq: PYPL) today reported that $857 million was raised globally for charities through its platform during the holiday season from November 27 to December 31, 2015.
In this installment of #PayPalChats, we wanted to speak to the people who keep the technology at PayPal running efficiently. And who better than Diana, a senior software engineer in PayPal!...
Launching its first major brand campaign as an independent company, PayPal Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:PYPL), a leader in global payments, will unveil a 45-second television commercial on Sunday.
Today PayPal and Ipsos* released their second global cross-border commerce report. The research, which investigated the online and cross-border shopping habits of more than 23.
Building a new business is an exciting but very time-intensive endeavor. For many entrepreneurs, finding time for a personal life can feel next to impossible. While running your own business gives...
As an entrepreneur, you’re likely accustomed to getting things done on your own. And like many of your peers, the bulk of your working hours are probably spent working in periods of isolation....
PayPal and Braintree today announced the $100,000 USD grand-prize winner of its 2015 BattleHack Series.
Today, PayPal announced the expansion of Return Shipping on Us, a service that refunds return shipping costs to consumers on eligible online purchases using PayPal from around the globe.
Google has shown us that visitors coming from a search engine are often almost ready to buy a given service or product. Even better, organic search traffic is free. This is why SEO is so important...
Small business success in today’s global marketplace means staying ahead of the curve by following key business and consumer trends – from innovations in shipping logistics, to tracking the...
For the first time in the company’s history, PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) has been named one of the world’s most valuable brands for 2015, according to Interbrand, the world-leading brand consultancy.
Joe got his e-commerce site up a few months ago. While business hasn’t been bad – product is moving – he’s noticed that quite a few customers are only one-item or one-time buyers. For...
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) announced today that it received notice of an unsolicited “mini-tender” offer by TRC Capital Corporation (TRC) to purchase up to 3 million shares of PayPal’s common stock,
Running a business is full of opportunities and risks. Online marketing and selling of services and intangible goods such as coding, tuition, translation, copywriting, design, travel and...
People are naturally concerned about customers leaving their e-commerce stores without completing a transaction. Conversion rate or traffic/transactions has been a pretty standard way to measure...
Rachel Chan decided to pack in her job at a startup to start a company of her own after years of working for someone else. And despite the tremendous amount of stress and work involved, it’s a...
Today PayPal released a new PayPal Money Habits Study that sheds new light on people’s attitudes and behaviors around money.
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:PYPL) today announced that the company intends to use its investor relations website and other online and social media channels.
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PYPL) today announced John D. Rainey is joining the digital payments leader as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 24, 2015.
PayPal today announced that they have teamed up with TransferTo, a global airtime remittance leader, to offer mobile airtime top-up in Canada.
Never in John Jervis Lee’s wildest dreams did he imagine that he and his best friend would one day own and operate one of Singapore’s — even Asia’s — leading web hosting providers. For...
On July 20, 2015, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (“PayPal”) (Nasdaq: PYPL) will celebrate its new status as an independent public company trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol “PYPL” in New York’s
In the world of e-commerce, there’s no shortage of things you’ll find online; it’s a saturated space, filled to the brim with merchants who think their idea is unique. It takes a bit of...
On July 20, 2015, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (“PayPal”) (Nasdaq: PYPL) will celebrate its new status as an independent public company trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker symbol “PYPL” in New York.
The growing consumer demand in China is the topic of nearly every marketer or retailer. Countless experts have pinpointed them as a target market, but how can local small business-owners open a...
Among the many challenges of a strong export strategy, correctly pricing goods and services is perhaps the most important. How do you account for the complex variables of selling overseas? Here...
The truth is, there's no getting around the fact that mobile devices will be Asia's first choice when it comes to shopping online. Research by PayPal has found that mobile commerce (or m-commerce) is
Here’s what to do about it… E-commerce retailers are spending a lot of time polishing their shopping cart experience to minimise abandonment. Extensive analytics, A/B testing and optimisation...
The current strength of the dollar, coupled with declining gas prices and transportation costs, means that more Americans can afford to travel outside of the U.S. – some for the first time.
There are three main reasons why consumers buy from a new online store rather thna from an online competitor or an offline retail outlet. They are: Better Price Broader or unique Selection Greater...
New research from PayPal and Ipsos* shows that mobile commerce is growing at nearly three times the rate of overall ecommerce.
In the past years, I’ve been observing that more and more consumers are embracing the ease and convenience of shopping online. It's become part of the rhythm of life and the trend doesn’t seem...
A new spirit of entrepreneurial-ism is quickly spreading across Southeast Asia. Big strides in e-commerce and technology have changed the game, affording individuals and small businesses the...
Best Practices for Selling Online Through a Website Your website is a showcase for your products and services, so it's imperative that you get the design and functionality right. But just what are...
It's easier to start a business now than at any time in our history. And it's not just the fashionable, highly funded tech startups I see popping up across Asia, but also individuals selling their...
1. Plan your entry into a new country Research the target market thoroughly to determine supply and demand, and existing competitors. Merchants should also find out if the Internet, payment and...
Travel is a booming online business that continues to grow year after year. In Southeast Asia, it's become the second biggest e-commerce category. When you look at all the powerful online tools...
Time is precious. The age-old expression rings especially true today, as life and business seem to move faster to accommodate new strides in communication and technology. Many people agree that...
The Game is Changing Year after year, online gaming continues to sweep the popular imagination. It's no longer a niche market targeting geeks, techies and kids. There are games for every kind of...
Find out how to get your promotion started: Choose the Type of Promotion There are many different kinds of promotions you can try. You just have to know your audience and figure out what will work...
There are lots of options when it comes to advertising on the web, including search engine advertising and banner advertising, or listing your business in online directories. Here are some...
Great Reasons to Start Doing Business on the Web Did you know that Southeast Asians spend an average of 17.5 hours a month online reading emails, working, catching up over social networks, as well...
Selling commodity products – items such as office supplies or pet food – online is no longer a novel proposition. There is a vast array of different stores across Southeast Asia – many of...
Why is Social Media Important? Social media is all about the conversations. If you create a conversation with your customers, they will become more engaged with you and your company, and your...
A report has discovered that businesses in the food and beverage industry, as well as retailers, have the most problems achieving Payments Card Industry (PCI) Compliance compared to other industry...
Small businesses are the backbone of economies throughout the world. As an example: In Singapore, they make up for 99% of all enterprises. Increasingly, consumers are willing to forego trips to...
4 Tips to Help Boost Your Cash Flow As the saying goes, cash is king, especially for small businesses. Smaller enterprises rely on cash coming into the business as fast as possible to pay for...
A new generation of consumers is changing the way they shop online. They’re hungry for new experiences and unique products that are not necessarily available at home or in their immediate...
More than ever, consumers are avoiding the hassle of going to the store and opting to buy products and services online. And it's not just that new customers are discovering the ease and...
With the holiday season upon us, merchants should look beyond their own borders for sales opportunities.
PayPal and Braintree today announced the $100,000 USD grand-prize winner of its 2014 BattleHack Series.
Brazilian and FC Barcelona soccer star Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior with his Neymar Jr. Project Institute is joining forces with PayPal to bring clean water to communities in need across Brazil.
PayPal has revolutionized the way people across the globe think about and use money. Today, PayPal announced transformational changes to its brand identity, including the unveiling of a new logo.
PayPal, one of the world’s largest and leading payment companies, brings a unique understanding of how people think about and use money to the launch of its first-ever global brand campaign.
PayPal with Fingerprint Authentication and PayPal App Now Available Globally on Samsung Galaxy S5.
Mobile World Congress – PayPal and Deutsche Telekom today announced a direct carrier billing relationship, which enables Deutsche Telekom users to make purchases directly to their mobile phone account.
Mobile World Congress – PayPal and Samsung today announced a collaboration that will make Samsung Galaxy S5 users the first to be able to login and shop at any merchant that accepts PayPal on mobile.
PayPal today announced the $100,000 grand-prize winner of its Battle Hack Series, a global hackathon competition.
PayPal today announces PayPal Beacon, a new technology for merchants that will enable consumers to pay at many of their favorite stores completely hands-free.
With the global economy still struggling, businesses and exporters can help increase their revenue by waking up to cross-border sales opportunities as revealed by new PayPal and Nielsen data released.
SETI INSTITUTE -- PayPal today announced the launch of PayPal Galactic, an initiative that addresses the issues to help make universal space payments a reality.
PayPal today revealed the findings of a global study that paints a dim future for the wallet. A vast majority (83%) of respondents across five countries indicated they wished they didn’t have to carry a wallet.
Today, PayPal announced an extension of its offline strategy by teaming up with Discover to bring PayPal to more than 7 million merchant locations across the U.S..
PayPal today announced PayPal Here, the world’s first global mobile payments solution that allows small businesses to accept almost any form of payment.
Today, PayPal opened the doors to its new customer service and operations center in Chandler, Ariz. The new facility, located at 3000 West One Payment Way, will employ up to 2,000 new employees .
PayPal today announced Black Friday shopping results, showing a rise in online and mobile sales on what is traditionally the biggest shopping day for brick and mortar stores.
PayPal: WHO: Thom Filicia- Author, TV Celebrity, Interior Designer Claudia Lombana- PayPal Shopping Specialist Laura Chambers- Senior Director.
PayPal is kicking off the holiday season with its exclusive promotions and increased purchase protections for customers around the world.
PayPal announced the winners of its second PayPal X Developer Challenge at the close of its PayPal X Innovate 2010 developer conference Wednesday.
INNOVATE 2010 -- At its second annual developer conference today, PayPal announced new mobile technologies and business relationships that will change the way people will shop and pay.
INNOVATE 2010 -- PayPal today announced the upcoming availability of PayPal for digital goods, a new in-context, frictionless payment solution that lets consumers pay for digital goods and content in as two clicks.
INNOVATE 2010 -- At its PayPal X Innovate 2010 developer conference today, PayPal unveiled new technologies and partnerships that will allow people to change the way they pay.
PayPal today announced the appointment of Patrick Dupuis as its chief financial officer. Dupuis brings more than 25 years of corporate financial experience.
PayPal announced today that it will expand its buyer protections for shoppers just in time for the busy holiday shopping season. Beginning Nov. 1, 2010.
PayPal today announced new details of its second annual Innovate conference, taking place Oct. 26-27 at Moscone West in San Francisco.
PayPal today announced the second PayPal X Developer Challenge, a global competition to award innovative applications using the PayPal X open global payments platform.
PayPal today announced that its PayPal Mobile iPhone app has been downloaded one million times in less than three weeks.
First National Bank (FNB) and PayPal today announced that customers in South Africa can now sell to PayPal’s global customer base of more than 81 million active accounts in 190 markets around the world.
DEMO Spring 2010 – PayPal today announced the winners of the PayPal X Developer Challenge, a competition launched at PayPal’s Innovate 2009 developer conference to encourage the creation of innovative business.
PayPal and China UnionPay, China’s bankcard association, today announced that China UnionPay (CUP) card members will be able to use PayPal to shop online.
PayPal today unveiled a new Send Money application for iPhone. Version 2.0 of the PayPal Send Money app gives PayPal and iPhone customers around the world secure mobile access to their money.
Magento, the global open source e-commerce platform, and PayPal today announced they are expanding their relationship to offer PayPal to online retailers through Magento’s open source shopping solution.
Facebook and PayPal today announced a strategic relationship to offer PayPal in key parts of Facebook’s advertising and developer systems.
People are planning to shop for deals when buying for loved ones this Valentine’s Day. According to PayPal’s fourth annual “Can’t Buy Me Love” survey.
Shoppers seeking great deals on holiday gifts took advantage of yesterday’s Cyber Monday offers and paid safely with PayPal.
This holiday season an unlikely hero has emerged: the fruitcake. Too often ridiculed for being old-fashioned and “dense,” the holiday fruitcake is taking back the season by becoming the gift that gives – and regifts.
MicroPlace, a social business owned by eBay Inc., and green living expert Sara Snow are cooking up something good for the world this holiday season.