If you’re an independent retailer, you’re probably already familiar with Lightspeed, as their point of sale software is a major leader in this space.
With nearly 50,000 merchants using it, Lighstpeed now operates in more than 100 countries, in multiple languages and currencies, and processes over US $15 billion in transactions annually.
What you may not be as familiar with is their ecommerce platform, as it hasn’t yet garnered the name recognition that the other big ecommerce players have, such as Shopify and Magento.
But if that has you hesitating on whether it’s the right fit for your online store, we suggest a deeper look at the advantages it brings to the table.
First off, know that it’s been only three years since they acquired their ecommerce platform and they are hell-bent on investing in its expansion.
In fact, in October of 2017, they closed a $166 million Series D investment to expand their software and improve the omni-channel capabilities for independent retailers.
“Lightspeed, which differentiates itself from competitors like Square and PayPal with its back-office software, is gearing up for expansion.”
– Venturebeat
You can rest easy knowing that Lightspeed is in it for the long haul and will be continuing to perfect their ecommerce platform as a global leader for omnichannel merchants.
What you get with Lightspeed eCom
Inventory management
Add all your products in the Lightspeed system to sync and manage your inventory from one place.
Omnichannel
Sell in-store and online. Customers can order from your website and pick up from your store. This is a huge advantage over your competitors who are online or brick-and-mortar only.
Beautifully designed themes
Launch and begin selling online quickly (at a lower cost to you) by using Lightspeed’s themes that can be customized for your brand.
Valuable financial reports
In a simple and clear chart, Lightspeed eCom tells you everything you need to know about your finances, so you can plan ahead depending on what you make and what you spend.
Sell internationally
Choose among 14 languages, reach an international customer base, and always display the local currency.
That’s a lot of powerful, out of the box features that provide merchants with tremendous growth opportunities.
“Wherever they find us, the customers want the same service. We’re able to do that with Lightspeed.”
– Etiket Skin Care
If you’re on the fence about Lightspeed eCom, ask yourself:
- Do I want to grow my online business with a platform that is in it for the long haul?
- Is providing an omnichannel experience to my customers important to me?
- Will I benefit from managing inventory in one single location instead of doubling our workflow?
If you answered yes to either question, diving in with Lightspeed eCom is a probably a solid choice for you.
Let’s talk it through in a no pressure consultation. Message us, and we’ll set up a 30-minute phone consultation to discuss the details of your project.
This way you can get answers to your questions about Lightspeed eCom, and together we can determine whether or not it will be right for your business.
And if it isn’t, that’s okay. We are business consultants, not Lightspeed salesmen. We are most interested in your success.
