Dropshipping is a low-entry way for almost anyone to start an ecommerce business. Suppliers handle fulfillment and logistics, so you can focus on sales, customer service, and growth. In this dropshipping guide, you’ll learn what it takes to get started […]
How many ecommerce stores are there? (2025 figures) Roughly 30.7 million ecommerce sites are operating worldwide today. The exact total shifts between 25 – 31 million stores depending on how each tracker defines an “e-commerce site” (live domain vs. marketplace […]
How many Shopify stores exist? (2025 figures) By: Colt Agar • Fact Checked Shopify’s footprint has exploded over the past decade, but headline numbers vary widely depending on how you count a “store.” This page consolidates the latest April 2025 crawl […]
Amazon’s low-inventory-level fee can quickly transform profitable products into costly liabilities. Understanding how to manage and avoid this fee is crucial for maintaining your margins in today’s competitive marketplace. This guide gives you everything needed to navigate Amazon’s inventory fee […]
Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) is a go-to solution for ecommerce businesses looking to outsource fulfillment, boost sales, and streamline operations. However, meeting Amazon’s strict packaging, labeling, and compliance requirements isn’t always simple—or convenient. That’s where FBA prep centers come in. […]
Selling on Amazon can be lucrative, but fees can quickly shrink your profit margins. Referral, fulfillment, and storage costs can add up with every sale, making it harder to maintain profitability. Without a clear grasp of Amazon’s fee structure, sellers […]
Finished goods inventory is the total on-hand stock of products that have completed the production process and are ready for sale. The value of these products must be reported in your financial records. Without it, you can’t accurately measure profitability […]
If you’re not sure which inventory management software is best for your business, this guide will compare the top solutions so you can make the right decision. I’m Oliver Munro—I was an inventory manager and warehouse manager for over six […]
In manufacturing and fulfillment, every stage of production matters. But there’s one critical phase that often doesn’t get the attention it deserves: work in process (WIP) inventory. WIP inventory refers to the partially completed products in your production line, representing […]
You’ve probably heard countless ways to improve your profit margins, from optimizing shipping routes to streamlining warehouse operations. But one method flies under the radar: minimum order quantity (MOQ). With the right MOQ, you can reduce your inventory costs, increase […]
Inventory management is the process of tracking and controlling inventory stock in a business. One thing I learned from six years of working as an inventory manager is that poor inventory management is like a disease. Untreated, it diminishes profits, […]
Ever wonder why some businesses thrive while others struggle to stay afloat? While many factors contribute to success, one crucial element is often overlooked: understanding and managing costs. At the heart of this is cost per unit — the total […]
