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...