Affinity Internet recently announced WebStore, a new e-commerce application based on a popular storefront package from an unexpected partner.

Some smaller companies don't need a big software program to get their e-commerce business up and running on the Web. Miva offers up a program designed just for them.

eStara has announced the launch of its real-time text chat solution, which enables online shoppers to directly communicate with a human customer service representative at the click of a button.

While legislators in Washington have seemingly pushed online sales tax bill onto the backburner once again, states are now beginning to pick up the slack.

A study conducted by AC Nielson shows that eBay continues to have a 'significant impact' on America's small-business growth.

ValueTraffic Local lets small businesses target online advertising to Web searchers in specific geographic areas.

Affinity Internet's ReadyWeb Commerce aims to provide a simple, inexpensive solution for small businesses that want an e-commerce Web site.

To accommodate eBay Store owners who also run off-eBay stores, the auction giant announced ProStores. The service allows merchants to set up a storefront, complete with shopping cart and compatibility with most payment processing companies and shippers.

Yahoo, Register.com and Harris Interactive shed light on a growing trend.

The company adds new Flash-based animated templates and interactive Web form capabilities to WebSiteNOW.

Affinity Internet, a Web services provider for small to medium-sized businesses recently debuted a new 'deluxe version' of its ValueTraffic online marketing service — aptly named ValueTraffic Deluxe.