CanadianSME Small Business Podcast

The Shoplazza Effect: Advancing E-Commerce with Alyson Zhang

Episode Notes

Greetings to all our entrepreneurial enthusiasts and business mavens! In the latest episode of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, we're setting our sights on the bustling world of e-commerce. This sphere of endless digital aisles continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, and we're here to help you keep pace with the trends that promise to shape its future.

It's with great anticipation that we introduce Alyson Zhang, a trailblazer in the e-commerce domain. As the co-founder, COO, and Head of Internationalization at Shoplazza, Alyson wields a unique blend of expertise in law and finance, which she's adeptly translated into innovative e-commerce solutions. With such a remarkable résumé, she is perfectly poised to provide invaluable insights. 

Key Highlight Points:

• Alyson offers a deep dive into the formidable challenges facing small businesses within e-commerce. She illuminates pathways for navigating these challenges, equipping listeners with strategies to come out on top.
• From her vantage point at Shoplazza, Alyson shares her expansive vision for the e-commerce industry's future. She provides a blueprint for growth that small merchants can follow to secure their success in the upcoming year.
• Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing e-commerce at every turn. Alyson discusses how small businesses can harness these innovations, detailing the transformative benefits and applications of AI.
• Alyson casts light on emerging trends and technologies that will define the e-commerce landscape. She offers advice on how businesses can ready themselves for these imminent changes.
• Shedding light on Shoplazza’s contributions, Alyson speaks to the platform’s influence in shaping e-commerce's trajectory. She discusses the unique features and services that bolster small businesses in a competitive digital marketplace.
• Alyson imparts words of wisdom for small business owners striving to maintain their competitive edge. She shares inspiring success stories from the Shoplazza community that bring these strategies to life.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Alyson Zhang for her time and the wealth of expertise she has shared regarding e-commerce trends and Shoplazza's pivotal role in advancing the industry. Her insights are a wellspring of knowledge for our audience, particularly for small business owners maneuvering through the intricate online commerce environment.

Our acknowledgment would be incomplete without mentioning our unwavering partners - RBC, UPS, and Xero - whose support has been a cornerstone of our podcast's journey. For access to future episodes that shed light on the entrepreneurship landscape, make sure to subscribe at https://canadiansme.ca/subscription/.   Embark on a journey where technology meets expertise, guiding your business to new heights. Here's to embracing knowledge and sparking inspiration that drives the entrepreneurial spirit!