Selling online

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  Selling online

  How to create a website for your small business: options, what to pay for and what to put on it

  Choose a builder that fits what you sell, buy a domain in your business name, publish the pages customers look for, make it fast on phones, take orders and payments on it, and connect it to Google so people can find you.

  Saurabh Shah· 10 min read

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  Selling online

  How to accept online payments for your small business: UPI, gateways and cash

  Use a UPI QR code for counter and chat payments, a payment gateway for your website and app so orders are marked paid on their own, payment links for one-off orders, and cash on delivery with checks. Compare fees, settlement time and how each payment reaches the right order.

  Saurabh Shah· 9 min read

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  Selling online

  Swiggy and Zomato commission: what restaurants really pay per order

  In a complaint the Competition Commission acted on in 2022, the restaurant association said commissions were 20% to 30%. GST at 18% is added to the commission, and many restaurants also fund discounts. Keep the apps for new customers, and move regulars to your own ordering.

  Saurabh Shah· 10 min read

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  Selling online

  How to sell on WhatsApp Business: a practical guide with ready-to-use messages

  Set up the free WhatsApp Business app with a full profile and catalogue, handle orders with quick replies and labels, take payment safely, and add an online store when the chats start taking over your day.

  Saurabh Shah· 9 min read

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