
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="512" src="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/eng-1024x512.jpg" alt="we have raised $3.5M in seed funding!" class="wp-image-6486" srcset="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/eng-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/eng-300x150.jpg 300w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/eng-768x384.jpg 768w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/eng.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>We have excellent news for you today!</p>



<p>ikas has raised $3,5M in seed funding with the participation of <a href="https://500.co/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">500 Global</a>, <a href="https://www.revo.vc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Revo Capital</a>,<a href="https://www.beresfordventures.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://www.oyakyatirim.com.tr/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Oyak Yatırım</a>, <a href="https://finberg.com.tr/#/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Finberg</a> and other significant global investors. Existing investors <a href="https://www.qnbeyondventures.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">QNBEYOND VENTURES</a> and the CEO of United Payment <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/isozdinler/">İlker Sözdinler </a>also participated.</p>



<p>We are incredibly proud to be supported by such amazing investors, customers, partners and followers. Thank you, for believing in us, believing in what we have built and what we will become. With the new seed funding, we will continue to expand our team and develop the new generation e-commerce infrastructure ikas!</p>



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<h2 id="h-what-are-we-doing-with-the-new-funding">What are we doing with the new funding?</h2>



<p>We will continue to develop ikas and provide new generation e-commerce solutions with our new funding.&nbsp;</p>



<ul><li>We are constantly adding new features and integrations to make international commerce easier.</li><li>International marketplace integrations will be here soon! (Etsy, Zalando, Allegro etc.)</li><li>We are planning more logistics, ERP, fintech and marketing integrations, especially in the UK and Germany.</li><li>We will soon announce a new project about NFT exchange!</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-why-choose-ikas">Why choose ikas?</h2>



<p>Our first priority as ikas is to provide all the features SMB’s and entrepreneurs need to grow their business.</p>



<p>And most importantly, we want these features to be easy to access, learn, and use.&nbsp;</p>



<p>We developed ikas to allow anyone to start their e-commerce and international commerce journey.&nbsp;</p>



<p>In short, with ikas you can build your e-commerce store without coding, design it however you want, manage it easily, and grow your business internationally.&nbsp;</p>



<p>And you can do all these while being independent.</p>



<h2 id="h-the-future-of-ecommerce">The future of ecommerce</h2>



<p>We would like to express our gratitude again to our investors, partners, customers and everybody who has supported us.&nbsp;</p>



<p>As ikas, we want to determine the future of e-commerce, not just keep up with it.&nbsp;</p>



<p>So, let’s keep going towards the future!</p>


With $3.5M in funding, we are picking up speed in Europe!


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<p>The job market is changing with the influx of new technologies. Automation and artificial intelligence are already making it possible for tasks to be done by fewer people, in less time.&nbsp; As a result, traditional jobs are slowly disappearing.&nbsp;Blue-collar jobs were being replaced by automation for quite a while, especially in manufacturing. <a href="https://www.workandmoney.com/s/dying-professions-83f89af396e34d92" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">But white-collar, office jobs are also threatened</a>. Especially those that perform repetitive tasks. The good news is that there are certain jobs and skills that will not be replaced by automation for a while. <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-work/the-future-of-work-after-covid-19" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Especially jobs that require improvisation, creativity and constant optimization are quite safe</a>, like digital skills.</p>



<p>Sadly, most traditional schools and colleges do not teach these skills. These industries are constantly changing, and they are relatively new skills, to begin with. So traditional education did not have the time to adapt.</p>



<p>So to future proof your career, and acquire a skill that will be profitable for a long time, you need to educate yourself. To make this process even easier, we have prepared a list of 5 digital skills that are in demand right now!</p>



<h2 id="h-what-are-digital-skills">What Are Digital Skills?</h2>



<p><a href="https://en.unesco.org/news/digital-skills-critical-jobs-and-social-inclusion" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Unesco defines digital skills as</a> “a range of abilities to use digital devices, communication applications, and networks to access and manage information. These skills enable people to create and distribute digital content, communicate and collaborate, and solve problems for effective and creative self-fulfilment in life, learning, work and social activities”.</p>



<p>In short digital skills include using digital platforms and technologies to create content, share, communicate and manage information. In the business world, these skills help companies to market their products better while communicating effectively with their customers on digital platforms.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="538" src="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Skills-Ekstra-1-1024x538.jpg" alt="A woman learning digital skills with a laptop." class="wp-image-5604" srcset="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Skills-Ekstra-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Skills-Ekstra-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Skills-Ekstra-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Skills-Ekstra-1.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>These skills can include anything from analyzing the behaviours of digital users to creating better content for social media channels. Businesses will always require people with these specific skills to manage their digital presence.</p>



<p>Those who learn these skills will both be employable immediately, as well as acquire future proof skills that can constantly be updated by continuously learning.&nbsp;</p>



<p>You can also use these skills to start your<a href="https://ikas.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> own online business</a>. By mastering digital skills, you will be able to market any product or service you want. And with so many options available, the only thing you will need is a robust, <a href="https://ikas.com/">easy-to-use ecommerce platform.</a></p>



<h2 id="h-1-paid-search-advertising">1. Paid Search Advertising</h2>



<p>Paid search advertising is the process of creating paid ads to be displayed on the search results. This process usually includes selecting certain keywords and search queries to target. When a user searches for the keywords you are currently targeting, your ad will have a chance to appear on top of the organic search results.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Of course, paid search is a very, very complicated digital skill. There are thousands of businesses competing on different keywords. And considering that you will be paying money for every single click, optimizing your search ads to get the people who are most likely to convert to click is essential.</p>



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<p>Companies are ready to pay top dollar for people who can produce positive results in paid search marketing. Those who can correctly optimize and manage these campaigns are in high demand.</p>



<p>Becoming a paid search expert is a long process that will require dedication and determination. But you can start learning for free! Google has some <a href="https://learndigital.withgoogle.com/digitalgarage/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">great courses</a> just waiting for you!</p>



<h2 id="h-2-search-engine-optimization-seo">2. Search Engine Optimization (SEO)</h2>



<p>Paid search advertising will help you place ads on top of search results. But as we have stated before, those are ads and not organic results. People will be fully aware of the fact that they are seeing an ad, and you will be required to pay for every single click.</p>



<p>So, businesses also need a way to rank higher on organic search results. These results will probably not be as targeted as paid search, but they will be drawing organic traffic that will not require you to pay for every single click. The question is, how do you rank higher on organic results?</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="538" src="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Skills-Ekstra-3-1024x538.jpg" alt="A person making a search on Google." class="wp-image-5610" srcset="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Skills-Ekstra-3-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Skills-Ekstra-3-300x158.jpg 300w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Skills-Ekstra-3-768x403.jpg 768w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Skills-Ekstra-3.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>The answer is <a href="https://ikas.com/blog/seo-best-practices" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">search engine optimization</a> (SEO).&nbsp;</p>



<p>SEO is the process of optimizing your website, and implementing strategies that will help your business rank higher in search results. These strategies can be technical improvements, backlink building, and content marketing.</p>



<p>To learn more about SEO, feel free to visit <a href="https://learningseo.io/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">LearningSEO.io</a> and take a look at their roadmap!</p>



<h2 id="h-3-content-marketing">3. Content Marketing</h2>



<p>Content marketing and SEO go hand in hand.</p>



<p>In short, content marketing is the process of creating engaging and targeted content to draw more traffic to your business. The most apparent application of content marketing is creating blog content with targeted keywords to rank higher on organic search results.&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="538" src="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Skills-Ekstra-4-1024x538.jpg" alt="A study desk with laptop, glasses, notebooks, a phone and other decorative items on it." class="wp-image-5613" srcset="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Skills-Ekstra-4-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Skills-Ekstra-4-300x158.jpg 300w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Skills-Ekstra-4-768x403.jpg 768w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Skills-Ekstra-4.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>A well-kept blog is one of the best investments a business can make. The blog itself could draw organic traffic, and specific blog posts could rank first in search results. It can also increase the overall domain authority of the business website, and propel even non-blog pages to higher search rankings.</p>



<p>Content marketing can also include creating content for social media websites, creating ebooks, and creating printed content.&nbsp;</p>



<p>If you want to learn more, HubSpot has a <a href="https://academy.hubspot.com/courses/content-marketing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">great certificate course</a> for content marketing!</p>



<h2 id="h-4-video-editing-production">4. Video Editing / Production</h2>



<p>According to <a href="https://www.wyzowl.com/video-marketing-statistics/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Wyzowl</a>, 80% of marketers state that video has increased traffic to their website. And according to <a href="https://influencermarketinghub.com/video-marketing-statistics/">HubSpot</a>, 54% of consumers want marketers to produce more <a href="https://ikas.com/blog/what-is-video-marketing">video content.</a></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="538" src="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Skills-Ekstra-5-1024x538.jpg" alt="A video editing tool open on a laptop." class="wp-image-5616" srcset="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Skills-Ekstra-5-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Skills-Ekstra-5-300x158.jpg 300w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Skills-Ekstra-5-768x403.jpg 768w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Skills-Ekstra-5.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>In short, video content is very popular, and it is only going to get even more popular. Businesses will always need specialists to create, edit and manage quality video content. And they will be willing to pay for highly skilled individuals.&nbsp;</p>



<p>If you want to learn video editing, <a href="https://www.udemy.com/course/video-editing-101-learn-the-basics-of-video-editing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Udemy</a> has some great courses!</p>



<h2 id="h-5-social-media-marketing">5. Social Media Marketing</h2>



<p><a href="https://ikas.com/blog/social-media-marketing-tips" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Social media marketing</a> involves promoting a business on social media platforms through paid and unpaid means. These can involve placing social media ads, creating and sharing great content, organizing social media events etc.</p>



<p>A good social media presence can create great advertising value for businesses. It can increase customer retention, form a brand community, and generate leads.&nbsp;</p>



<p>You can focus on several different aspects of social media marketing. Businesses need people who can produce social media content, manage social media accounts, analyze user behaviour on social media, and marketing strategies.&nbsp;</p>



<p>If you want to learn social media marketing, <a href="https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/social-media-marketing-resources" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">HubSpot</a> has a great blog post for you!</p>



<h2 id="h-final-remarks">Final Remarks</h2>



<p>You can use these digital skills to find new employment opportunities, start a freelancing career, or even create your own business!&nbsp;</p>



<p>If you consider starting your own online ecommerce business, <a href="https://ikas.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ikas</a> is always here to help you!</p>


Top 5 Digital Skills You Should Learn In 2022


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<p>We all know how important hard, technical skills are. Those who have enough technical skills to create software are in high demand, so do people who can draw up financial plans for entire businesses. These skills can land you jobs, or help you start your own business! But there are also soft skills that can help you climb the ladder of success. Especially if you want to become an entrepreneur. These soft skills are what separates most people from entrepreneurs.&nbsp;</p>



<p>To help you understand which soft skills you should focus on, we have compiled a list of 5 soft skills every entrepreneur should have to succeed in their business endeavours.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="h-1-growth-mindset">1. Growth Mindset</h2>



<p>Probably the most important aspect of a successful entrepreneur is their mindset. You can have all the charm and technical skills you want, but without the correct mindset, your full potential will never be unleashed. That is why the first soft skill that an entrepreneur should have is a growth mindset.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The growth mindset is a term coined by Stanford professor Carol Dweck. According to her, this mindset is defined as the belief that with enough determination, effort and self-drive, people can improve themselves beyond their natural capabilities.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>Simply put, those without the growth mindset will believe that their abilities are near-static. If they are unsuccessful at a certain subject, they will stay unsuccessful at that. While people with the growth mindset will understand that failing is only the process of learning.</p>



<p>This also extends beyond the self and affects how we see other people.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Those who have the growth mindset will know that people can improve themselves given the right tools and the right mindset. So when selecting partners and employees, they will focus on the ability to grow, instead of their current situation.</p>



<h2 id="h-2-teamwork">2. Teamwork</h2>



<p>We mostly picture entrepreneurs as successful loners, those who go without a pack, simply lone wolves. Modern media and almost cult entrepreneur personalities make it seem like they are a one-person company, where they do everything that needs to be done by themselves.&nbsp;</p>



<p>But most entrepreneurs who are in the early stages of success will tell you one simple thing: teamwork is dreamwork.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="538" src="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Entrepreneurs-3-1024x538.jpg" alt="People working together." class="wp-image-4199" srcset="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Entrepreneurs-3-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Entrepreneurs-3-300x158.jpg 300w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Entrepreneurs-3-768x403.jpg 768w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Entrepreneurs-3.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>One person cannot master all the elements of a business, and can’t micromanage everything as the company grows. In a scalable, growing business, the entrepreneur should know how to function in a team.</p>



<p>This can show itself as being able to delegate responsibilities without micromanaging, judging each point of view fairly without asserting that theirs is the most important, and being able to help those in the team who need guidance.</p>



<h2 id="h-3-persuasion">3. Persuasion</h2>



<p>Being able to convince and persuade is a skill everyone needs in the business world. If you can’t convince your customers to buy your product, or a potential employee to work with you, you won’t be able to go far.</p>



<p>The best entrepreneurs are usually those who manage to persuade those around them. This can be persuading their partners and employees to believe in them, or convincing investors to invest in them.&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="538" src="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Entrepreneurs-5-1024x538.jpg" alt="Two women talking." class="wp-image-4208" srcset="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Entrepreneurs-5-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Entrepreneurs-5-300x158.jpg 300w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Entrepreneurs-5-768x403.jpg 768w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Entrepreneurs-5.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>You may think that persuasion is a static ability, but as we have mentioned in the first entry, believing that you can improve yourself is the first step.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There are many videos, blog posts, books and courses that teach people how to be more persuasive. So if you find yourself lacking in persuasion, start searching on YouTube for training videos!</p>



<h2 id="h-4-ability-to-adapt">4. Ability to Adapt</h2>



<p>Starting, growing or stabilizing a new business is not an easy task. And it will be full of unforeseen circumstances.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Employees will quit, new global situations may affect your business, partners may decide to follow other pursuits etc. A lot can change, and a lot can affect a business. Being able to adapt, and take action during turbulent times is an important ability for every entrepreneur.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Instead of stressing over the new circumstances, accept them fully, and immediately start thinking of ways to make the situation better. Note what created this problem, and how you can prevent it in the future.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="h-5-critical-thinking">5. Critical Thinking</h2>



<p>Critical thinking is the ability to actively analyse, synthesise and evaluate received information. It is simply the ability to correctly process all the information received, without letting your emotions cloud your judgement.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="538" src="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Entrepreneurs-6-1024x538.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4212" srcset="https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Entrepreneurs-6-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Entrepreneurs-6-300x158.jpg 300w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Entrepreneurs-6-768x403.jpg 768w, https://cms.ikas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Entrepreneurs-6.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>As an entrepreneur, you will receive a lot of information from a variety of different sources, and you will be expected to make decisions based on it.&nbsp;</p>



<p>These decisions can be anything from determining the path your business will take, deciding on how to spend your budget, choosing who to hire, and deciding if you should pivot your entire company or not.</p>



<p>To make these decisions wisely, you will need to develop your critical thinking abilities.&nbsp;</p>


5 Great Soft Skills for Entrepreneurs


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<p>Everything from how businesses sell their products to how customers engage with those brands changed in the last few years.&nbsp;And headless commerce is here to change it even more.</p>



<p>The COVID-19 pandemic pushed everyone to take their business online. As most people were unable, or unwilling to leave their homes, they had to rely on e-commerce in order to access the products or services they needed. As a result, increased traffic pushed e-commerce stores and tech companies to innovate.&nbsp;</p>



<p>One of the newest concepts that have gained popularity during the pandemic is headless commerce. Headless software was a concept that existed before the pandemic. And headless content management systems (CSM) were already in use.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Now, in order to keep up with the new surge of online shoppers, headless software technology started to merge with e-commerce. Resulting in the creation of headless commerce.</p>



<p>This article will explain the meaning, basic functions, and benefits of headless technology in e-commerce.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="h-highlights">Highlights</h2>



<ul><li>Headless is a software architecture where the frontend and backend components are separated.</li><li>Headless architecture allows agile development.</li><li>Headless commerce platforms offer faster storefronts.</li><li>You can create personalized storefronts with headless commerce.</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-1-what-is-headless-commerce">1. What Is Headless Commerce?</h2>



<p>Headless is a term used in software architecture to define a program or application where the frontend and backend are separated from each other.&nbsp;</p>



<p>With this in mind, we can define headless commerce as an e-commerce platform, software, or application where the frontend of the software and backend of the software is independent of each other.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>To make it even simpler to understand, you can view software as a stack of components. The part at the top is the user interface, this part is called the frontend. The rest of the stack hosts the elements that make the software work, such as data models, operating syntax, and business logic. This part is called the backend.</p>



<p>So in headless commerce, you have a backend, and you can change or build the frontend (head) in any way you want for the buyers to interact with. This way you can create custom experiences, and develop a custom frontend for the already existing backend.</p>



<h2 id="h-2-what-are-the-benefits-of-headless-commerce">2. What Are The Benefits Of Headless Commerce?</h2>



<p>Headless commerce platforms can provide your e-commerce company with many benefits regardless of size.&nbsp;</p>



<p>For larger businesses, the ability to de-couple the front and backends of a software application allows both teams to work independently. This way designers and frontend engineers can change the user experience or the theme of the website without requiring help from backend developers.&nbsp;</p>



<p>For smaller businesses, the benefits mainly lay in using a headless commerce platform. These e-commerce platforms are usually easier to manage. This, in turn, allows small business owners to create an e-commerce store and customize it however they want. </p>



<p>We have listed some benefits below:</p>



<p><strong>Easier to adopt: </strong>Separating the backend from the frontend allows your employees, or you to make changes to the UX/UI without requiring any changes in the backend. With the use of a headless commerce platform, your teams can work independently.</p>



<p><strong>Much faster to update: </strong>Traditional e-commerce websites built with monolithic structures usually take minutes, or even hours to reflect all the changes made to the frontend. In websites built with headless platforms, these changes can be reflected almost instantly. Allowing your customers to access new content without waiting.</p>



<p><strong>Takes less time: </strong>Headless commerce allows the frontend to be changed and updated in a very fast manner. So developers need to spend less time on user interface changes.</p>



<h2 id="h-3-why-should-you-care-about-headless-commerce">3. Why Should You Care About Headless Commerce?</h2>



<p>Years ago, most people accessed e-commerce websites through their desktop computers. The usage of mobile devices was still rare. E-commerce platforms built their software in a monolithic fashion, where the frontend and the backend of the platform were heavily bundled together. Design options were limited, and user expectations were low.</p>



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<p>Now, most users access e-commerce stores with their mobile devices. So e-commerce platforms must allow customers to shop from any device they want, in a seamless fashion. Expectations regarding design and speed are also sky-high. E-Commerce businesses need to have a flawless user experience, with great design, which works on all the devices a customer might use.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Headless commerce platforms are an answer to these needs. And in the future, we will see major e-commerce stores switching to a headless commerce model.</p>



<p>If you are a small business owner who wants to try headless commerce to grow their business, then you should <a href="https://ikas.com/">check out ikas</a>, the new generation e-commerce platform.</p>


What Is Headless Commerce? Definition And Benefits!


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<p>As online and e-commerce businesses are becoming more and more popular, the opportunities for new entrepreneurs are getting more attractive. For an aspiring entrepreneur, this is the perfect time to start an online business.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Of course, starting an online business is easier said than done, as the whole process can get confusing with all the things you need to do. And you definitely need some solid business ideas to get things going.</p>



<p>To make the starting process easier, we have compiled the best 10 business ideas for new entrepreneurs.</p>



<h2 id="h-highlights">Highlights:</h2>



<ul><li>Become a virtual teacher and sell your courses online.</li><li>Start a print-on-demand business and sell your artwork.</li><li>Put your professional experience into good use, start a cover letter and resume writing service.</li><li>Start a translation service, monetize your language knowledge.</li><li>Make money with an affiliate marketing business.</li><li>Offer proofreading services.</li><li>Put your skills to use, start a graphic design business.</li><li>Make your fashion knowledge shine with a fashion consultancy business.</li><li>Become a self-published ebook author.</li><li>Sell handmade goods online.</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-10-business-ideas-you-should-definetly-consider">10 Business Ideas You Should Definetly Consider:</h2>



<p>Do you want to start your own business? Well, the good news is that we are living in one of the best times to become your own boss. </p>



<p>Starting your own business can be as easy as opening a website, or <a href="https://ikas.com/">building an e-commerce store</a>. The technology we have today allows us to follow our dreams easily.</p>



<p>So take a look at our list of low-cost business ideas below, and see which one of them is the best fit for you!</p>



<h3 id="h-1-become-a-virtual-teacher-and-start-selling-your-courses-online">1. Become a virtual teacher and start selling your courses online</h3>



<p>If you have an interesting expertise, an important, or unique know-how, or just some great insights on a popular topic, you can become a virtual teacher to share your knowledge with potential students!&nbsp;</p>



<p>With the rise of internet literacy and new communication tools, knowledge has become a commodity that can be easily accessed and shared by anyone with an internet connection.&nbsp;And becoming a virtual teacher can be one of the best business ideas for you!</p>



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<p>As more people turn to the internet for knowledge instead of more traditional methods, the demand for online knowledge providers rises as well. Those with the correct knowledge and mindset can easily turn this opportunity into a successful online teaching business.</p>



<p>All you need to do in order to start an online teaching business is knowledge on a topic of interest, a good course plan, and a reliable platform to publish your courses, or an online presence to find students.</p>



<p>You can teach your courses in many different formats. You can create a YouTube channel and post informative videos, you can write an ebook and publish it on Amazon, or you can teach your students via online meetings.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 id="h-2-start-a-print-on-demand-business">2. Start a print-on-demand business</h3>



<p>Do you like fashion? Do you have any designing experience, some knowledge about design tools, or just a creative mindset? Then why not create your own fashion brand? Believe us, creating your own designs, printing them on different items such as t-shirts, hoodies, floor mats or coffee cups and selling them are far easier than you think!</p>



<p>Instead of holding an inventory of already made and printed products, a print-on-demand business does what it says on the name, it prints the desired design onto the desired item and ships it to the customer right away!&nbsp;</p>



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<p>The best part of a print-on-demand business is that you don’t actually need to hold inventory or print your own items. The only thing you need to do is to upload your design and handle the outside marketing.&nbsp;It is definitely one of the best business ideas if you are interested in marketing.</p>



<h3 id="h-3-start-a-resume-and-cover-letter-writing-service">3. Start a resume and cover letter writing service</h3>



<p>There are a lot of business ideas available for those who know how to write well.</p>



<p>Do you have some practical knowledge of writing resumes or cover letters? Maybe during your previous job searches, you learned how to write the perfect resume that appeals to the dreaded human resources specialists. Or maybe you have a great ability when it comes to writing a cover letter. In either case, you can easily start your online resume and cover letter writing business without much hassle.&nbsp;</p>



<p>All you need is a reliable platform to offer your services, some social media platforms to handle the marketing, and some sample work to show your services.</p>



<p>When it comes to choosing a platform there are a lot of options. Any freelancing platform such as <strong><a href="https://www.fiverr.com/" rel="nofollow">Fiverr </a></strong>or <strong><a href="https://www.upwork.com/" rel="nofollow">Upwork</a></strong> can provide you with a good place to start. You can also use social media platforms to publish your example work to get some free marketing.</p>



<h3 id="h-4-start-a-translation-service">4. Start a translation service&nbsp;</h3>



<p>Are you bilingual? Or do you trust your abilities in one or more foreign languages? Do you also trust in your ability to write? Then you can start a translation business and provide your services online!</p>



<p>As a new translation service provider, there are a lot of platforms that you can use. You can advertise your services in a network that only focuses on language services, such as <strong><a href="https://www.proz.com/" rel="nofollow">Proz.com</a></strong> or <strong><a href="https://www.translatorscafe.com/cafe/" rel="nofollow">Translators Cafe.</a></strong></p>



<p>You can also use other, more general freelancing platforms like those we mentioned above.</p>



<p>If you are bilingual, this is one of the business ideas you should definitely consider!</p>



<h3 id="h-5-start-your-own-affiliate-marketing-business">&nbsp;5. Start your own affiliate marketing business</h3>



<p>Affiliate marketing is the act of marketing products and services of different companies, and getting paid a commission depending on the sales or leads you generate.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Affiliate marketing is an easy-to-start business, but it requires a lot of dedication and effort to truly take off. Technically, anyone can start an affiliate marketing business in a very short time. All it takes is to join an affiliate marketing program organized by different companies<strong>,</strong> and a method of marketing to share their products and services.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>But in reality, to be able to make significant returns with affiliate marketing, you need a well-thought-out marketing plan for different products and services.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The best way to be successful with affiliate marketing is to focus on the platform which you use to market services. It can be Instagram or any social media account, an online blog, or any other website. The important thing is attracting quality traffic to your platform. And to do so, you need to make sure that you are providing quality content for your followers.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This is again, one of the best business ideas for those interested in marketing.</p>



<h3 id="h-6-start-your-own-proofreading-business">6. Start your own proofreading business</h3>



<p>Do you have an eye for detail? Can you easily notice wrong writing patterns or unnatural word choices? Did you already find several mistakes I (definitely knowingly) made in this article? Then starting your own proofreading business might be the right choice for you!</p>



<p>Even the most adept writers and content producers might require an extra pair of eyes to assess the quality of their work or to provide helpful tips. And in a world where around 7 million blog posts are being published each day, proofreading is a very sought-after service.&nbsp;</p>



<p>If you have an eye for detail, this is one of the business ideas you should consider.</p>



<p>Proofreading is not only needed for blog posts and e-books, the translation industry also uses the services of proofreaders to make sure translated texts hold the required quality in the target language.</p>



<p>To start a proofreading service you can use different platforms. Anything from previously mentioned freelancing platforms to language service networks can be good places to start.&nbsp;</p>



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<h3 id="h-7-start-your-own-graphic-design-business">7. Start your own graphic design business</h3>



<p>Here is one of our business ideas for creative people.</p>



<p>Nearly all businesses on the internet require some type of graphic design service to improve their content, landing page, or social media presence. For this reason, the services of a good graphic designer are indispensable.</p>



<p>If you have any previous experience regarding graphic design, and some sample work you can share with potential clients, you can easily start your own graphic design business and start providing services to all kinds of clients.</p>



<p>You can share your sample work on social media channels to generate leads, and you can use freelancing platforms to find potential clients or to offer your services.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Having great design skills can lead to great business ideas.</p>



<p>Even without previous experience, if you believe in your creative abilities you can look up some graphic design classes and start learning this lucrative trade. As the content on the internet collectively grows, so will the demand for the services of a skilled graphic designer.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 id="h-8-start-a-fashion-consulting-business">8. Start a fashion consulting business</h3>



<p>Here is another entry on our business ideas list for creative people.</p>



<p>Those who want to be more mindful of their fashion choices, but do not have much experience regarding fashion employ the services of a fashion consultant to improve their style.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>As a fashion consultant, you can give tips regarding clothing choices, what type of clothing items and accessories should a person wear depending on the situation, and help your clients with their fashion purchases.</p>



<p>A fashion consulting business could be a physical location, but it can also be online. As you can easily connect with your clients through conference calls, texting apps, and social media channels.</p>



<p>If you like fashion, this is one of the business ideas you should definitely consider!</p>



<h3 id="h-9-become-a-self-published-ebook-author">9. Become a self-published ebook author&nbsp;</h3>



<p>Do you like writing? Do you have a killer idea for a book, but find yourself puzzled regarding methods of publication? Have you always wanted to publish your book? Then writing ebooks can be the perfect choice for you!</p>



<p>The days where you need the approval of an editor and a publishing company to release your books are over! There are many services out there that allow you to publish your written ebooks.</p>



<p>If you find the idea of writing a book exciting, you can easily start publishing your work now. All you need is a publishing platform, some good artwork for your cover, and a good subject.</p>



<p>This is definitely one of the best business ideas for creative writers.</p>



<h3 id="h-10-sell-handmade-goods-online">10. Sell handmade goods online</h3>



<p>Of course, a list of business ideas would not be complete without mentioning selling handmade goods online.</p>



<p>If you have are interested in arts and crafts, then this could be one of the best business ideas for you. </p>



<p>The handmade goods you will be selling can be anything, as long as you are comfortable making it, and you have a target audience that could be interested in it. </p>



<p>Here are some examples:</p>



<ul><li>Craft handmade jewellery.</li><li>Buy generic clothing items, and customize them by hand.</li><li>Create artwork to sell online.</li><li>Paint miniatures.</li><li>Design and craft decorative items.</li><li>Sell baked items.</li></ul>



<p>These are only some of the possible business ideas for selling handmade goods. When it comes to creative products the sky is the limit. </p>



<p>After you decide what you are going to sell, you can easily <a href="https://ikas.com/">create your e-commerce store with ikas</a>.</p>


10 Low-Cost Business Ideas With High Revenue


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<p>During the last 20 years, we have seen names such as Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos rise to prominence. These tech giants became some of the richest people in the world, and at different points in time, they all became the actual, richest person in the world. They have common personality traits too. Now, there are a lot of names you could give them. You could call them businessmen, founders, CEOs, etc. But the sexiest name of all is “entrepreneurs.”</p>



<p>These three are not the only names who have popped up as entrepreneurs. Being an entrepreneur turned into something that everybody wants. Starting your own business, growing it, and pursuing success as an entrepreneur is the new American Dream.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Of course, being an entrepreneur is not all sunshine and rainbows. You need to cultivate personality traits, take risks, find the right people for the right jobs, wrestle with the competition, handle crisis after crisis, secure capital for your business, and more. You will most likely be working much, much more than a normal nine to five worker.&nbsp;</p>



<p>To handle all the fluctuations of the business world, and make the right decisions at the right time, you will need to cultivate new personality traits. Now, some may look at our list and decide that they are not fit to be an entrepreneur. To that, I say nonsense! If you don’t have some of these personality traits yet, you can obtain them in the future! So take a seat, and start reading our list of 6 personality traits every entrepreneur should have. For the ones you already have, congratulations! If you lack any of them, then start working to improve yourself!</p>



<h2 id="h-best-personality-traits-for-entrepreneurs">Best Personality Traits For Entrepreneurs</h2>



<ol><li>Growth Mindset</li><li>Open-Mindedness</li><li>Risk-Taking</li><li>Devotion</li><li>Self-Discipline</li><li>Persistence</li></ol>



<h2 id="h-1-growth-mindset">1. Growth Mindset</h2>



<p>The growth mindset is a term coined by Stanford professor Carol Dweck. The growth mindset simply involves internalizing the following perspective: With enough self-drive, determination, work, and effort, you can develop your abilities beyond their starting point.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Having a growth mindset goes beyond your abilities, but it also affects the way you perceive the abilities or skills of those around you. You might see yourself as someone open to improvement, and you might correctly believe that all of your abilities can be improved with enough hard work. But as an entrepreneur, this belief should also extend to other people.</p>



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<p>Being an entrepreneur also involves finding the right people to work with. If you view the skills of your partners and employees as qualities that can’t change, then you will not be expanding the growth mindset to those around you.&nbsp;</p>



<p>You should cultivate the people around you as you cultivate yourself. As your business grows, you will need to delegate some of the management tasks to other people. Preparing these people from the beginning goes a long way. If you believe that others can’t improve, you will always look outside to find your managers, but if you truly embrace the growth mindset, you can create your executives, from the people who have put their best into your business.</p>



<h2 id="h-2-open-mindedness">2. Open-Mindedness</h2>



<p>Not everyone will agree with you, and some of them will be in the right. Closing yourself to other ideas, and only following what you think is the best, will lead to a downward spiral.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The world is changing faster than ever before, and new ideas, trends, techniques, and technologies are popping up everywhere. Keeping an open mind will allow you to take advantage of all the new opportunities as they present themselves.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Being open-minded also means being open to learning, experiencing, and trying out new things. Just because something has always worked the way it is, doesn’t mean it can never change. You will be presented with many new ideas, some of them will fail, some of them will work. In either case, you will know what to not try again, and what to do next time.</p>



<h2 id="h-3-risk-taking">3. Risk-Taking</h2>



<p>Taking risks is a natural part of being an entrepreneur. You will always be risking more than your employees, and you will naturally have more to lose. Even the first starting steps of being an entrepreneur require you to take risks. You will have a business to lose, investors you will need to satisfy, maybe even debts you need to pay. These are only a few of the expected risks an entrepreneur might need to take.</p>



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<p>In addition, some opportunities will only be available to you if you take are ready to take a risk. Most great business decisions were risks at some point. The pivot that finally enables your company to reach a wider audience was a risk, so was the new hire who managed to create much more value than expected. If you only focus on avoiding risks, you will be losing tons of opportunities.</p>



<h2 id="h-4-devotion">4. Devotion</h2>



<p>As an entrepreneur, you should be the person that is most devoted to your business. In the end, you are the leader, and your devotion will always affect the devotion of your employees.</p>



<p>Having devotion as one of your personality traits will make you much more resilient. </p>



<p>If you are not devoted to your own business, how can you expect others to show any devotion? If you act like your business is not important, or it can fail at any minute, your partners, employees and even customers will take notice. Nobody wants to work for, or with a person who doesn’t put their heart and mind to their idea.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="h-5-self-discipline">5. Self-Discipline</h2>



<p>Your discipline needs to come from within. Being an entrepreneur means being at the top of the command chain. So there won’t be anyone to tell you to get to work or perform at a higher pace. You need to set your own goals, set your own time, and work until you arrive at where you want to be.&nbsp;That is one of the personality traits you need.</p>



<p>You need to keep track of yourself, by yourself. Creating a schedule goes a long way in cultivating self-discipline. Use Google Calendar, another app, a spreadsheet, or a notebook. Determine what needs to be done, put them into the calendar, assign some time to rest, and some time to handle any unexpected situations. There might be events that prevent you from sticking with your agenda. But try your best to follow your weekly plan.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="h-6-persistence">6. Persistence</h2>



<p>There will be times when you fail. Sometimes your competition will beat you to the market, or your product/service might show some defects. You will encounter unsatisfied customers, and there might be times when you need to pay out of your pocket to keep your business alive. Trusted employees and partners might leave you.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>Bad things will happen, and there will be hurdles to overcome. To brace against all the fluctuations, you will need to have persistence as one of your personality traits.</p>



<p>There is also something called being too persistent. You need to know when to push more, and when to give up. And this is probably the hardest part about being an entrepreneur. But when you master the correct application of persistence and have it as a personality trait, you will finally be able to call yourself a true entrepreneur.&nbsp;</p>


6 Personality Traits Every Entrepreneur Should Have


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<p>The term metaverse has become the favourite buzzword of 2022.&nbsp;And this is making people ask the same question: What is metaverse?</p>



<p>Since Mark Zuckerberg announced that they will be <a href="https://www.theverge.com/22588022/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-ceo-metaverse-interview" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">a metaverse first company</a>, and changed the name of the company from Facebook to Metaverse Platforms, the internet has been teeming with questions and articles related to the platform.</p>



<p>But the truth is, it is hard to find a solid answer about what metaverse is. There are a lot of speculations and news about the potential of the platform, but no real information.</p>



<p>In this article, we will try to give you a quick rundown on what is metaverse, and its current situation.</p>



<h2 id="h-highlights">Highlights:</h2>



<ul><li>Metaverse is a term that was first used by Neal Stephenson’s 1992 sci-fi novel Snow Crash.</li><li>Metaverse refers to technologies and platforms that enable people to experience and socialize in a virtual space from the first-person perspective.</li><li>Right now, certain technologies or platforms can be considered a primitive version of the metaverse, but something we can truly consider a metaverse is not out yet.&nbsp;</li><li>Metaverse can create its economy, and we will most likely see a metaverse based real-estate industry.</li><li>Blockchain and NFT technologies will most likely be present in the metaverse.</li><li>Metaverse has the potential to change the way we experience ecommerce.</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-1-what-is-metaverse">1. What Is Metaverse?</h2>



<p>If you have been wondering about what is metaverse, then sadly there is no quick answer. But we can start explaining from the beginning:</p>



<p>The term metaverse was first coined by Neal Stephenson’s 1992 sci-fi novel Snow Crash. In his world, the Metaverse was a virtual reality that people could experience as programmable avatars.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Stephenson’s metaverse was an urban environment developed along a 100-meter wide road named the Street. The world itself was a large, spherical, featureless planet.&nbsp;</p>



<p>In the real world metaverse is a complicated name. Right now, we don’t know what it will exactly refer to, as the real technologies that will be the building blocks of the future metaverse are still not clear, and we don’t know the shape it will take. It could refer to social media platforms that can be experienced in first-person, or as Mark Zuckerberg claims it, it can be an <a href="https://www.theverge.com/22588022/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-ceo-metaverse-interview" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">embodied internet</a>.&nbsp;</p>



<p>In short, there is no clear metaverse yet. It is a term used to describe a&nbsp; potential virtual space that can be a social media platform or a new version of the internet.&nbsp;And the answer to the question &#8220;What is metaverse?&#8221; might change in the future.</p>



<h2 id="h-2-how-will-the-metaverse-affect-us">2. How Will The Metaverse Affect Us?</h2>



<p>Metaverse can change our lives in a variety of ways. Or it can be a term that will be forgotten in the future. It all depends on how the platform itself will be developed, and how well it will be adopted by the people.</p>



<p>When talking about future technology, we can only make assumptions. So there are a lot of possible outcomes.</p>



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<p>Here are a few of them:</p>



<ul><li>Metaverse can become a new version of the internet. A virtual space where people can socialize, learn, research, or even work. &nbsp;</li><li>Metaverse can be a supplementary technology to the internet. Where people can log in to simulate face-to-face connections.</li><li>Metaverse can turn out to be a social media platform we can experience in first-person.&nbsp;</li><li>Or it can turn into a buzz that never gets fully adopted by the general public.&nbsp;</li></ul>



<p>Metaverse doesn’t necessarily need to become a new replacement to the internet or social media platforms to be considered a successful technology. It can just be a tool we use to stimulate face-to-face interactions or meetings. There are various future applications, and the definition of metaverse will possibly change in the future depending on how the general public adopts it.</p>



<h2 id="h-3-when-will-metaverse-arrive">3. When Will Metaverse Arrive?</h2>



<p>As we have stated above, the metaverse is not ready yet. Some VR experiences can be seen as primitive metaverse technologies, or some digital platforms/games that can be seen as non-VR, metaverse-like simulations (games like Second Life). But none of them is at a level where they can replace social media platforms or the internet.</p>



<p>Right now there are several platforms in development that are seen as possible metaverses.</p>



<p>Facebook announced that they will be focusing on <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/29/technology/meta-facebook-zuckerberg.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">developing a metaverse</a> and the first commercially available version is expected to be released in 2022. Horizon Worlds developed by Meta Platforms can be seen as a prototype for future metaverses, but many of the virtual reality features announced <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/facebook-meta-name-new-metaverse-b1947245.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">remain to be developed</a>.</p>



<p>Microsoft acquired AltspaceVR in 2017 and has since implemented several features that we might expect from a metaverse. Such as adding virtual reality meetings into Microsoft Teams.</p>



<h2 id="h-4-metaverse-and-e-commerce">4. Metaverse And E-Commerce</h2>



<p>Metaverse can be a revolutionary tool that changes human interaction forever, or it could just be a new cool technology to supplement our existing digital infrastructure.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>But no matter which shape it takes, there will always be a commercial aspect to this technology. Companies are investing large sums of money to develop a working metaverse, and they wouldn’t be doing it if there was no potential monetary gain.</p>



<p>Ecommerce can take a variety of forms in the metaverse. There could be <a href="https://ikas.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ecommerce stores</a> where you could visit and experience as you would a physical store. You might be able to buy different products for your metaverse avatar, decorative items for your virtual property, as well as normal, non-virtual products.</p>



<h2 id="h-5-virtual-property">5. Virtual Property</h2>



<p>Virtual property is also an aspect we will need to consider. If the metaverse turns out to be a virtual reality with finite space, then there will be a market for digital real estate. People could buy, sell and rent space in this reality.&nbsp;</p>



<p>There is a real possibility of the metaverse becoming an almost second reality. A space where people run businesses, showcase digital or advertise their businesses could easily create a virtual real estate market.</p>



<p>Who knows, maybe we will see the days where “virtual real estate agent” becomes a trending career.</p>



<h2 id="h-6-blockchain-and-metaverse">6. Blockchain And Metaverse</h2>



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<p>There are a lot of ways blockchain technology can be implemented into the metaverse. Any comment we make on this issue again will be a speculation, but we can expect:</p>



<ul><li>A blockchain-based cryptocurrency to become the currency of virtual reality.</li><li>All artworks in the metaverse to be NFTs.</li><li>Transactions and property to be authenticated with blockchain technology.</li></ul>



<h2 id="h-final-remarks">Final Remarks</h2>



<p>Metaverse is not here yet, but when it comes, it might change how we perceive the digital world fundamentally. Or it could just be a buzz that comes and doesn’t change anything.</p>



<p>In any case, we will see virtual reality-based technologies more in the near future. Ecommerce stores have already started to offer virtual experiences to shoppers, and VR games are gaining traction.&nbsp;</p>



<p>A VR internet or social media which could connect all these elements could be the true metaverse.</p>



<p>If you were asking &#8220;what is metaverse?&#8221;, we hope that our article managed to answer that question!</p>


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<p>Carol Dweck, the famous Stanford psychologist states that your natural talent, your formal education or your intelligence are not the aspects that separate you from other people, but it is your mindset that determines where you stand.&nbsp;</p>



<p>No matter at what stage of life you are in, having the right mindset is everything. Having the growth mindset can change your life and this is especially true if you are a starting entrepreneur just getting your feet wet in the world of ecommerce.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Your mindset affects how you perceive the world around you, the obstacles you encounter and the problems you need to overcome. It affects your learning, your growth and ultimately your success.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This is why you should adopt the mindset of an entrepreneur, the growth mindset.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Before we can understand the difference of the growth mindset, we first need to learn its counterpart, the fixed mindset.</p>



<h2 id="h-definition-of-fixed-mindset">Definition of Fixed Mindset</h2>



<p>A fixed mindset is a belief that success doesn’t come from effort or drive, instead, it stems from your natural abilities and your innate talents. For those who believe in this mindset, people are born with certain abilities and talents, and it is not possible to go beyond them.</p>



<p>Sadly, most people unknowingly follow this mindset even if they don’t want to accept it. As such, most people lose their ability to improve once they find a place in life where they are mildly comfortable.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="h-definition-of-growth-mindset">Definition of Growth Mindset</h2>



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<p>A growth mindset, coined by <a href="https://fs.blog/carol-dweck-mindset/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Stanford professor Carol Dweck</a>, is the mindset that involves the following belief: with enough effort, self-drive and determination, you can develop your natural abilities beyond their starting point.</p>



<p>Those with the growth mindset hold the belief that success is not based on natural abilities or talents, instead, it is a result of effort, drive and dedication.&nbsp;</p>



<p>While those with a fixed mindset see their successes as a result of their natural talent, their intelligence, or ability that somehow makes them more special than others, those with the growth mindset view their successes as a result of their effort, work and self-driven training or practice.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 id="h-having-the-growth-mindset-is-vital-for-entrepreneurs">Having The Growth Mindset Is Vital For Entrepreneurs</h2>



<p>The life of an entrepreneur is full of uncertainties and challenges. This is especially true if you are just starting out.</p>



<p>It is possible to reach a certain point of development with a fixed mindset. But in your journey as an entrepreneur, you will certainly encounter an obstacle where your talents and natural abilities are not enough.&nbsp;</p>



<p>This is where having a growth mindset makes all the difference.</p>



<p>When an uncertain situation with a challenge beyond their natural abilities is presented to someone with a fixed mindset, their natural response is to ignore or run away from the challenge.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>The belief in natural talents, and their importance makes the encounter with an obstacle that we are not ready for both scary and demeaning. Those with a fixed mindset see their natural abilities as a representation of who they are, as such any challenge that they cannot overcome hurts their motivation and triggers feelings of inadequacy and uselessness.</p>



<p>On the other hand, for someone with a growth mindset, their natural talents or abilities are not a representation of themselves as a person, but instead, it is just a representation of their effort and drives <em>so far.</em>&nbsp;</p>



<p>The risk of a potential failure doesn’t represent any personal danger, and a challenge they are yet to overcome is not a hard limit, but just an opportunity for growth.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Instead of becoming demotivated by encountering a challenge they cannot resolve, those with a growth mindset become even more motivated. Because to them, a hard challenge is a chance to grow and even become better at what they do.</p>



<p>This outlook propels them forward. While believers in a fixed mindset see themselves being slowed down, or even stopped by the challenge, believers of the growth mindset rise to the occasion and move further.</p>



<p>Entrepreneurs with a growth mindset grow, while those with a fixed mindset find a reason why they shouldn’t grow.</p>



<h2 id="h-how-to-adopt-the-mindset-of-an-entrepreneur">How to Adopt The Mindset of an Entrepreneur</h2>



<p>Adopting the growth mindset is beneficial for everyone. And it is even more so for entrepreneurs, as the growth mindset should be the mindset of an entrepreneur. Adopting the growth mindset is simple, but needs time and repetition. You can start adopting the growth mindset by following the list below:</p>



<ol><li>Be mindful of your perspective</li><li>Focus on effort, not talent</li><li>See failures as learning opportunities</li><li>Accept imperfection</li></ol>



<h3 id="h-1-be-mindful"> 1. Be mindful</h3>



<p>Before you can change your mindset, you first need to understand it. Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of your thoughts, feelings and actions. When adopting the growth mindset, being mindful allows you to see and understand your perspective and mind, which makes it easier for you to change it. You can see this step as the foundation of this process.</p>



<p>The best way to practice mindfulness is meditation. You can simply sit or lay in a calm place, close your eyes and focus on your breath. As you focus on your breath, be aware of the thoughts that come to your mind. Don’t try to change them, or engage them. Just simply be aware of what you are thinking about.&nbsp;</p>



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<h3 id="h-2-focus-on-effort-not-talent">2. Focus on effort, not talent</h3>



<p>Once you have an understanding of yourself, you can start to change it.&nbsp;</p>



<p>For this step, the only thing you need to do is to change your perspective of success. When you encounter success in your life or see someone else with success, instead of thinking about how talented they are, think about how much they worked for it. Remind yourself that no great artist is just born with extraordinary abilities, but they also spent countless hours improving it as much as they can.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Try to reframe every thought you have about success itself. In your mind, success should be the result of hard work and dedication, not just talent or abilities.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 id="h-3-see-failures-as-learning-opportunities">3. See failures as learning opportunities</h3>



<p>Everyone will experience loss and failure in their lives. The difference is how we perceive failure, and how it affects us.&nbsp;</p>



<p>If you see failure as a reflection of your natural abilities you will close yourself to potential growth opportunities. Instead, see failure as an opportunity to assess your situation and find out what you can do to improve yourself. Understand that failing is the first step for growth. If you fear failure, you will avoid potentially rewarding opportunities. So do not look at how you may fail, but how much you can develop yourself even if you fail.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 id="h-4-accept-imperfection">4. Accept imperfection</h3>



<p>Most of us are scared of being imperfect. That is why we avoid activities that we are not good at. But the truth is that the state of perfection is unachievable.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The state of perfection is an imaginary state that we will probably never reach. So instead of comparing yourself to an imaginary perfect self, compare yourself to your past self. Strive to be better than you were yesterday and focus on growing. Instead of striving for perfection, enjoy the process of growth.</p>


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