Tag: ferretstore

"You Named Your Baby What?" Or, "Why A Good Business Name is Important."

Posted on 11/16/09 by Scott Sanfilippo No Comments

When I first started in business back in 1994, I set out to sell supplies for pet ferrets and other “exotic” critters. The name given to the company at that time was “Northeast Exotic Pet Supply.” But just after a few weeks, ferret owners complained by the dozens that “ferrets are not exotic animals.” So [...]

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"eCommerce Store Owners Love the Holidays." Or, "Oh! My Aching Back!"

Posted on 11/09/09 by Scott Sanfilippo No Comments

This is the time of year eCommerce store owners live for. I know I do! But alas, the days of me picking, packing and shipping orders are gone. But I do remember them. I remember them well. When I owned TheFerretStore.com, a typical Monday would consist of about 300 – 350 orders. Once Black Friday [...]

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