Online marketplaces — where ordinary people (and sometimes businesses) can list goods and services to buy and sell — can be an effective way to connect with your growing customer base, especially for entrepreneurs who are just getting off the ground.



While most people contacting sellers on online marketplaces are just there to find good deals in their community, a few of them are out to defraud sellers — which creates an element of risk. Thankfully, you can take the steps in this episode to help prevent problems.

For more info, see our full guide to buying and selling securely via online marketplaces here: https://www.interac.ca/en/content/business/craft-fairs-and-farmers-markets-4-steps-to-stellar-service-and-sales-success/

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