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The best place to start is with proper research. Collect data about your customers, their preferred channels, and their behaviour and interactions on each. Use this to inform your goals and define key metrics for success. Then, you’ll need to determine which technology and solutions you’ll need to reach those goals.

Adding new channels can expand your customer base and increase your revenue, but it’s best to be strategic. Consider your brand identity, your product offering and perform research to see where your potential customers spend most time. A cost/benefit analysis should also be a key part of this process.

In a word: Yes. Whether your customers are business buyers or end-consumers, they want seamless and smooth shopping experiences. On average, business buyers engage with companies across 10 channels, while consumers typically use eight. Their number one frustration is a disconnected experience. Simply put: Omni-channel strategies are key to customer satisfaction and loyalty.