the Virtual Market includes Three methods of order fulfillment: * Manual - Coordinate pickup or delivery directly with the Shopper, with no intervention from the Virtual Market * Pickup - Shoppers can choose their pickup point, and will receive notifications when their order is ready to be picked up * Shipping - Shipping Rates can be
Getting Started In order to manage inventory in Virtual Market, you first need to enable Inventory Tracking. After logging in to you Vendor account, click Inventory in the nav. Then, in the inventory Settings panel, toggle on Track Inventory You can also select a default inventory tracking type. This can
The Canada Post strike has me thinking a lot about the role of government in our businesses. Should there be one? And if so, what does productive involvement actually look like for both sides? When I was in Turkey recently, I saw something that gave me an answer. In Ephesus,
We all know the importance of shopping local. It keeps money in our communities, supports small businesses, and strengthens the Canadian economy. But have you ever thought about where your business tools come from? Because that money circle isn’t really complete if we’re running Canadian businesses on foreign-
Hey there, fellow entrepreneurs and crafters! Today, I want to dive into a topic that's close to my heart and essential for our growth as small businesses: the opportunity to use The Virtual Market (TVM) as your website platform. Let's explore why this choice is not
Before we delve into this exploration, it's essential to acknowledge that these discussions are based on generalizations and societal trends rather than absolute truths. Not all crafters are female, and not all individuals engaging in home-based businesses are women. However, there exists a historical and cultural context
Our website algorithim is unique… it prioritizes a shoppers location in relation to vendors. It gives vendors an edge when selling compared to other platforms where you ability to be seen is based on high sales volumes, high prices or reviews. We want to help people shop where they live
In today's globalized world, it's easy to turn to multinational corporations for business tools and services. However, the importance of supporting local Canadian businesses cannot be overstated. Let's take a closer look at why Canadian small businesses should consider using tools and services provided
So, I said I'd get some emails out to everyone through January, and here I am, doing just that! YAY! We had some awesome new features added to our platform to make being a Registered Vendor with TVM better than ever. The thing about me being a Small
In an effort to help Small Shops stay up to date with what I have going on at The Virtual Market, I'm going to send updates as we do them. The most recent one is the Contact Now button that's been added to the shop card.
It's incredible to reflect on the journey of the past year as we've navigated the ever-changing landscape of online shopping/selling together. Through all of our challenges and triumphs, we've emerged stronger, and I want to express my sincere gratitude to each and
So, you're curious about this whole whitelist email thing? Cool, let's break it down without getting too techy. A whitelist is like the VIP list for your emails, giving them a smooth ride to the inbox instead of getting lost in spamland. It's basically
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Prepare to add a splash of local love to your shopping journey with the Pink Friday spirit! Pink Friday, a prelude to the Black Friday frenzy, is all about celebrating and supporting small businesses. Let’s delve into what Pink Friday is, why it matters, and how you, as a
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Hi everyone! We talked last week about the grant we've been approved for from Alberta Innovates. It's super exciting to let you all know that we've been moving forward on using that grant to grow and continue supporting the community. We completed our first
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Hi Makers! We're excited to share that The Virtual Market has been awarded a grant from Alberta Innovates, and we're all about turning this into a win for each one of our fantastic vendors. What's in Store for You: The grant will be strategically
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Today, I write to you with an overflowing sense of joy and accomplishment. I’m one of the women featured in the latest article from Platform Calgary, "Startup Stories: Women in Tech." It's such a great opportunity to share our story. When I first started working
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The first couple of weeks being launched as been incredible! We've welcomed some new vendors and the feedback from existing vendors has been invaluable. We knew there would be some kinks and everyone has been working together to share workarounds while our awesome Development Team continues to build
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It’s interesting creating a business… It’s hard to not get caught up in the everyday “tasks”. The things that feel important but are really just distractions from what you WANT to do… from what encouraged you to start this in the first place. For me, the distraction has
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I can’t believe I’m typing this note out. Starting this project was meant to be short term and then we fast forward over two years later and it’s become a full fledged business with staff! I think it’s the perfect example of how we can come