FB & IG Launch “Shops” to Help Small Businesses Sell Online

21-May-20 12:30

FB & IG Launch “Shops” to Help Small Businesses Sell Online

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Facebook just launched its biggest move into e-commerce yet - Facebook Shops! “Shops” will allow small businesses to build online stores on both Facebook and Instagram, and sell their products through Instagram Direct, WhatsApp, and Messenger in the future too. We rundown everything you need to know about Facebook's newest e-commerce feature.

Produced by: Audrey Raj

Presented by: Jeff Sandhu, Freda Liu, and Audrey Raj

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Categories: Technology, Tech, Personal Finance, Investments, Financial Literacy, Young Finance, Personal Development, Entrepreneurship, SME

Tags: Retail, omnichannel, small business, digital transformation, ecommerce, covid-19,

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