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...

Tax Implications of Shipping From Multiple States

If you run an e-commerce business, you know the risks and rewards associated with this format. You don’t need to worry about a storefront, leasing space, staffing your store, and providing face-to-face customer service. You can work on your business outside normal...

3 Ways Easy Returns Translate To Big Gains

In 2024, the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Happy Returns reported an average e-commerce return rate of 16.9%. This translates to nearly 17 out of every 100 products sold being returned, a figure that can climb even higher during peak shopping seasons or...

How to Choose an FDA-Registered Fulfillment Services Company

As an e-commerce business owner in the health, wellness, or dietary supplement industry, choosing the right fulfillment partner is key to your company's success. At ShipWizard, we are well versed in the unique challenges you face when it comes to storing, handling,...

AI, Shopping Habits, and your E-Commerce Strategy

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that AI is reshaping consumer behavior and transforming the way online businesses operate. AI can help online retailers deliver an optimized customer experience on and off their ecommerce websites by using collected...

How Do Health and Beauty Fulfillment Services Work?

The health and beauty industry has gotten a major makeover in recent years, and the way that consumers shop continues to evolve. With more consumers opting to shop online, health and beauty is one of today’s fastest growing eCommerce categories. In addition to...