Business

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...

What to Ask a Potential Fulfillment Company (Part 1 of 2)

This post is part one in a two-part series. Read part two here. A successful ecommerce business is built on a variety of strategic decisions. From your website URL and your customer interface to your shopping cart program and email marketing campaigns, each and every...

AI-Generated E-Commerce Product Descriptions

It’s 2023, and unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know the AI revolution is here. From home chefs asking AI tools to plan their dinner menus for the week, to financial analysts leveraging the computing power to uncover the next hit stock, it seems everyone is...

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...

Switching to a new 3PL provider

Are you about to make the switch to a new logistics partner for your e-commerce business? As a leading 3PL provider, our team at ShipWizard understands that every company has unique logistics requirements. Whether you're looking to expand, improve efficiency, or...

Ride The Back To School Wave

If you sell back-to-school essentials, it's time to gear up and make the most of this lucrative season. With students and parents actively preparing for the new academic year, you’ll want to make sure your website is ready for increased traffic, and your fulfillment...

Reduce Online Returns With These Product Photo Tips

Imagine a shopping experience where your customers can examine every intricate detail, explore the dimensions from multiple angles, and even witness the product in action before clicking that "Buy Now" button. 75% of online shoppers rely on product photos when...