The economy is affecting all businesses, even those that are online. However, for many internet sales is the only channel that is growing. According to this report, online sales “grew year-over-year by 20.5% to $7.10 billion from $5.89 billion.”

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I find it fascinating to watch businesses deal with times of change, and the internet is forcing change and adaptation faster than ever before. The greatest thing that comes out of difficult times is creativity and innovation. People tend to get fat and happy during the good times, but then when a dose of reality hits they have to buckle down, move, adapt, and make things happen—I know, it happened to me.

I thought I had it all figured out, had the rug pulled from underneath me, I had to get busy… and I am loving it!

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