I would say that almost any business that sells products could be worth talking to about ECA and TripleClicks. I wouldn't bother with Supermarkets or huge retail chains which already have their own online stores as well.
First my advice is to go to your local markets and promote the idea of an online presence to the stall holders. Take cards with you and be prepared to answer any questions they may have, such as how do they get paid etc. Be willing to help people upload their photos. Some people are scared of an online presence because they think it would be too hard, but if you offer to teach them what and how to do it, they will be more responsive to the idea.
Secondly phone small businesses in your area, such as gift shops and novelty and specialty shops. Ask if you can come and see them and share how they might benefit from an online presence. I think a call before going to see them would be best and they can let you know when is the best time for them to see you and be prepared to ask you questions. I would take the cards with you with your details on them, rather than simply posting them. A lot of unsolicited mail merely ends up in the 'round file'.
Other people who could be interested in becoming ECAs would be people who engage in arts and crafts. Triple Clicks could be a great way for them to sell their hand knitted baby clothes or home made wooden toys or whatever.
Another group would be people who sell their own (or others') information products, such as internet marketing e-books, DVDs and the like. Digital products like these are excellent because they don't require shipping. If you have a friend who has some expertise in a particular area, encourage him to write an e-book and sell it on TripleClicks.
TripleClicks could also be a good avenue for affiliates of other companies to promote their wares and even arrange drop shipping of products, so that they don't even have to handle them.
I hope you find those ideas helpful.
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I would say that almost any business that sells products could be worth talking to about ECA and TripleClicks. I wouldn't bother with Supermarkets or huge retail chains which already have their own online stores as well.
First my advice is to go to your local markets and promote the idea of an online presence to the stall holders. Take cards with you and be prepared to answer any questions they may have, such as how do they get paid etc. Be willing to help people upload their photos.
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