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...

Countdown to the 2025 Holiday Shopping Season: A 3PL Guide for E-Commerce

The holiday season may be months away, but as an e-commerce business owner, it's never too early to start preparing. Right now, it might be 100°F outside and the only snowflakes you're seeing are the ones on your ice cream cone, but believe it or not, in the...

Why ShipWizard Is the Fulfillment Partner Your Business Deserves

If you operate an e-commerce business, finding the right third-party logistics (3PL) partner can make or break your success. Welcome to ShipWizard—where we turn the chaos of order fulfillment into smooth sailing for your business! If you’re searching for a 3PL partner...

Making the Move: How Switching 3PL Providers Can Revolutionize Your Operations

Are you considering the switch to a new logistics partner for your e-commerce business? Wondering how difficult the process will be? As a leading 3PL provider, our team at ShipWizard knows that every e-commerce business has unique logistics requirements. Whether...

5 Clothing Fulfillment Challenges and How ShipWizard Solves Them

Are you ready to dress your e-commerce business for success, your brand for your runway? Clothing is one of the most popular e-commerce categories. The online share of total retail sales of apparel and footwear in the US was 34.4% in 2021 - that means 34.4% of...

Signs It’s Time to Outsource your e-Commerce Fulfillment to a 3PL

Running an e-commerce business often feels like balancing multiple demanding tasks at once. Between managing marketing efforts, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring your website operates without a hitch, you also need to make sure orders are shipped promptly. If...