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Amazon, Shopify or Walmart: What Kind of eCommerce Store Should You Start?In the work-from-home era, there's no better time to start your side hustle. Here are the key factors to consider.

ByJonathan Maxim

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Currently, there are over 2.5 million sellers on Amazon. On Shopify, over 1 million merchants in 175 countries. On Walmart, 35,000 private sellers.

Why? As stated byAcquireConvert, From 2020 to 2021, eCommerce sales are expected to rise 33%. And, "By 2021, global eCommerce is forecast to be $4.97 trillion – almost a 400% increase in seven years."

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