1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

 SMBs Sold 8,600 Items Every Minute in 2023 on Amazon

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60% of sales on Amazon come from independent sellers — most of which are small and medium-sized businesses. Get key takeaways from the company's latest Small Business Empowerment report.

60% of sales on Amazon come from independent sellers — most of which are small and medium-sized businesses. Get key takeaways from the company’s latest Small Business Empowerment report.

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