Business

Why 3PLs Are An Essential Part Of Our Economy (Part 1 of 2)

This is part one in a two-part series. Read part two here. There’s no question that 3PLs are an essential part of our economy. And while 3rd party logistics, or 3PL, companies are an uncelebrated part of the business chain, but an essential one. Even though shippers...

How Can A 3PL Help My Small Business?

So many small businesses reach a point where they just can’t keep up with all of the many responsibilities that it takes to keep orders moving smoothly. When marketing, customer service or packing and shipping start to hit the rails, it’s easy to get so busy that you...

Are Your Product Pages Connecting With Potential Buyers?

You have about eight seconds to capture the attention of the average online shopper. Eight tiny seconds can make the difference between a customer that buys and one that moves along to greener pastures. This is why it’s so important to optimize your product pages to...

Three Signs It May Be A Good Time To Outsource Your Order Fulfillment

There’s nothing like realizing that your business is finally taking off…until you start getting that sinking sensation because you know you’re not prepared. Business owners typically have a sixth sense about when it’s time to bring in some extra help, but if you’re...

Outsource Fulfillment, Save Money

Smart business owners everywhere are always looking for ways to save money. Whether that requires they invest a little to save a lot or simply change their processes in a particular part of the company, the ultimate goal is to watch their profits grow without their...

What You Need To Know About Internet Sales Tax (Part 2 of 2)

This is part two in a two-part series. Read part one here. We covered the basics of who needs to collect Internet sales tax from what buyers in today’s world in part one, but we didn’t address the future of Internet sales tax. Unfortunately, this has been a hot-button...

What You Need To Know About Internet Sales Tax (Part 1 of 2)

eCommerce is still a fairly new industry, fraught with many unprecedented challenges -- one of the biggest of these for American eCommerce is the question of sales tax. Although sales tax is nearly universally collected, the concept has been difficult to apply to...

Is It Time to Outsource Fulfillment for Your Online Business? (Part 1 of 2)

This is Part One in a two-part series. Even though you have the benefits of having no storefront to manage (and all the hassles that go along with that), your online business has its own hassles. Running an online business isn’t always as simple as some of the talking...

Thinking Of Publishing A Catalog For Your Retail Business?

Connecting to your customers is the most important thing you’ll do you in your day, but in this age of increasingly technology-driven sales, it can be hard to stand out from the competition. It may seem like an old-fashioned concept, but product catalogs are still a...

What to Ask a Potential Fulfillment Company (Part 2 of 2)

This post is part two in a two-part series. Read part one here. When you’re making an important decision like selecting a fulfillment company you’ll want to find out as much as possible about their methods. Use this checklist as a jumping off point for important...

3 Ways To Improve Efficiency Along Your Supply Chain

The modern supply chain is an ever-changing creature with an eye toward constant improvement. As businesses strive to adapt to new challenges and opportunities, it becomes increasingly important to optimize logistics processes. Schools of thought like "agile" and "Six...

Capitalize on the Summer 2024 Olympics in your eCommerce Business

The Summer 2024 Olympics in Paris are just around the corner, and this global event presents a golden opportunity for e-commerce businesses to boost their sales, enhance brand visibility, and engage with a worldwide audience. At ShipWizard, a leading 3PL provider, we...

What is Pick, Pack and Ship?

Pick, pack and ship — these three little words might not mean much to you, but they mean everything to your successful product fulfillment. Pick, pack, and ship is a streamlined process used in fulfillment centers to handle customer orders. "Pick" involves selecting...

Questions to ask 3PL Providers Before Outsourcing

As an e-commerce business owner, making the leap to outsource your fulfillment to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider is a major step. It's a decision that can take your business to new levels of efficiency, scalability, and customer satisfaction—but only if you...

3 Reasons To Choose A Phoenix AZ Fulfillment Partner

Phoenix AZ: A Hub For Shipping and Logistics Need your orders to reach customers in the Southwest and West Coast quickly? Consider a Phoenix, AZ fulfillment center. Dozens of major retailers and brands have recently built major distribution centers in the Phoenix...