If you’re running an online business or running a retail store (or both!), it’s a good idea to stay in-the-know on business trends. Here are our top picks to learn from the best.
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StartUp Podcast
StartUp is one of the top podcasts out there - not just in the business category, but in any category. We highly recommend thefirst season, in which creator Alex Blumberg narrates his own business story. From arguments over deciding on a name for the business to intimate conversations about work-life balance, we guarantee that the stories in this podcast will resonate with any business owner.
Listen to:#1: How Not To Pitch a Billionaire
HBR Ideacast
Straight from the Harvard School of Business, theHBR Ideacast is a mix of interviews, talks, and case studies on business and entrepreneurship. There’s over 500 episodes, and while some of them might be more relevant to you than others, it’s business insight coming from the best in the business.
Listen to:Best of the Ideacast
BBC Business Daily
What does Brexit mean for the global economy? Does gender matter in leadership? Where do the millennials live?Business Daily from the BBC World Service is our go-to spot for up-to-date analysis of issues and happenings in the world’s business landscape.
Listen to:Australia’s Drought
Planet Money
Created by National Public Radio in Washington, D.C., thePlanet Money team packages economy-related topics into conversational, easy-to-understand segments. If economics isn’t your thing, we recommend this one - it might just change your mind!
Listen to:#502: The Afterlife of a T-Shirt
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The Shopify Blog
This one’s an obvious must-read: the officialShopify Blog.From case studies, official product announcements, and how-tos, it’s a huge resource for everything Shopify-related.
Read:How To Start an Online T-Shirt Business: The Ultimate Guide
eCommerce Fuel Blog
An online community for high six- and seven-figure eCommerce merchants, theeCommerce Fuel team knows a thing or two about successful online stores. Their blog features interviews, guides, and more.
Read:Boring Products? No Problem. How to Write Compelling Copy for Anything.
The Age Business
Did you know that onlinestreaming is taking over Australia? Or that an iconic heritage building isfor sale in Melbourne? You would, if you read the business section of The Age. Stay up-to-date on trends around the world, and in your community, so that you can be ready for any market changes or new innovations.
Read:How Much Sitting in Traffic Really Costs You
Fast Company Design
If you’re in a creative industry,Fast Company Design is a must-read. Even if you’re not working in a design-oriented field, you’ll find relevant articles on this site. It’s full of inspiration for web design, branding, and more - and we love the zigzag design of their site.
Read:The Most Creative People in Business 2016
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