It happens every now and then in a brick and mortar store: you see a shopping cart wedged forlornly against a display, a few forgotten items in the basket, its owner long gone. In e-commerce, this phenomenon is the norm […]
Online stores are businesses just like any other, and that means you’ve got risks and liabilities to cover, which has probably sent you to Google looking to see if eCommerce insurance is a thing. While not a specific policy, you […]
A shipping confirmation is one of the essential transactional emails for any company that offers product shipping. Together with order confirmation, it helps customers track their orders and check whether everything is fine. An order confirmation email is sent once […]
If you have an eCommerce business selling gift-worthy products (and even if you don’t), the holidays are like running a marathon. Your holiday fulfillment operations are the key to success during this busy time. Holiday fulfillment can make all your […]
Arbitrage is buying discounted products and selling them for a markup. If you’re a good bargain hunter, you might have a talent for retail arbitrage. Amazon arbitrage can be a great way to build a full-time business or develop a […]
This is Part II of a series dealing with the Future of Distribution. Part I detailed the history of distribution and how the manufacturing, wholesale and retail segments developed, only to be supplanted with the integrated approach pioneered by online […]
When you start a brick-and-mortar business, you get a business license from the city or county where your operations are headquartered. So, when you start an eCommerce business, do you need an online business license? The answer to that question […]
Dropshipping can be a great business model if you’re just starting out in eCommerce. It requires less money to get started. Plus, you don’t have to manage your own order fulfillment. Before you get started, however, you’ll need to pick […]
ShipStation is a web-based shipping platform that helps businesses manage their small parcel shipping and e-commerce fulfillment. It’s how you can get products and purchases to your customers, though it often won’t help with managing your inbound inventory if you […]
The machine learning algorithms have risen and — sorry, John Connor — but the people are embracing AI in eCommerce because they’re just such good shoppers. Retailers are on board, too, because automation tools powered by machine learning (ML) and […]
When the coronavirus pandemic hit Asia in early 2020, many businesses experienced major supply chain disruptions. This highlighted the need for companies to build resilient supply chains. Now, more than ever, it’s essential to make your supply chain resilient to […]
If recent years have taught us anything, it’s the importance of having an eCommerce business continuity plan. Floods, fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, and now a pandemic can disrupt supply chains and slow the pace of eCommerce. The coronavirus has shown the […]
