Whether you run a marketplace behemoth or an up-and-coming eCommerce brand, there’s one thing you can’t avoid. Shipping costs. Rising fulfillment costs remain a cloud over eCommerce businesses, sapping up as much as 18% of every dollar earned. To make the situation even more complex, 62% of shoppers expect fast, free shipping and are willing to...

By Tom Wicky on December 15, 2022

Managing inventory is one of the most important aspects of a thriving eCommerce business, but most entrepreneurs have little experience in it when they launch. Effective inventory management can help you optimize how and when you order inventory to reduce overhead, risk, and thus total costs. The calculation most inventory managers rely on for this...

By Tom Wicky on December 13, 2022

In 2021, almost 20% of global retail sales came from eCommerce, and that figure is expected to grow to nearly 25% by 2025. This highlights the major role that eCommerce plays in business. However, its profitability poses a challenge: 70% of surveyed businesses said they took a hit trying to boost their eCommerce elements during...

By Tom Wicky on December 08, 2022

Do you know how many stores are on Shopify? 3.9 million and counting. And, let’s not forget the 1.9 million active Amazon sellers. Looking at these numbers, it’s clear that eCommerce is thriving. As the online selling world becomes increasingly crowded, some brands have learned a hack that gives them a much-needed edge. Efficient fulfillment....

By Tom Wicky on December 01, 2022

If there’s anything you can expect from the Commerce world, its evolution, improvement, and growth. And 2023 is set to continue this pattern. By 2023, global retail eCommerce sales could reach $6.169 trillion and make up a 22.3% share of total retail sales, up from $3.351 trillion and 13.8% in 2019. As shoppers and the...

By Rachel Andrea Go on November 29, 2022

Ever suffered a stock loss? If so, you’re not alone. In 2020, 15% of US retailers experienced an inventory shrink of 3% or higher, and only 10% said they saw stock losses between 1% and 1.24%. These figures may not sound like much, but losses can rack up to eye-watering amounts when operating with high...

By Tom Wicky on November 17, 2022

With US eCommerce purchases expected to reach 31% of total sales by 2026 and digital buyers topping 2 billion in 2020, growing your eCommerce business, is where the money is at. But when you have an ever-growing to-do list and not enough hours in the day to complete them all, scaling can feel like an...

By Tom Wicky on November 15, 2022

This is a guest post from Empire Flippers, removing the friction from buying and selling online businesses and have helped people buy and sell over $400 million worth of online businesses. When Amazon and DTC sellers come to the end of a year of selling, they tend to ask themselves: “Can I repeat the same level...

By Guest on November 10, 2022

Thinking about giving influencer marketing a try? The stats are on your side. Influencer marketing hit $13.8 billion in 2021 and is set to expand an extra 19% to $16.4 billion in 2022. Whether you sell clothing or car accessories, influencer marketing effectively gets the word out about your brand, builds consumer trust, and drives...

By Tom Wicky on November 03, 2022

This is a guest post from Payro, a short-term loan for businesses specifically to cover payroll on time, even when cash flow is thin. Payro secures funds instantly, so they are available for weekly, biweekly or monthly payroll. Every business is trying to find that competitive edge that will help them crush the competition, scale,...

By Guest on October 27, 2022

If you’ve ever attended an eCommerce event, you’ll know how incredible and insightful they can be. eCommerce events, conferences, and summits are bound to be overflowing with value and innovative insights. After attending an event, be it online or in-person, you’ll walk away with a newfound love for your business. Hear about the latest innovations,...

By Rachel Andrea Go on October 20, 2022

We’ve all been there before. Growth figures are strong, customers are happy, and it seems like your business can’t get any better. Then you’re blindsided by a problem that threatens to wipe away everything you’ve worked for. Whether it’s a marketing platform suspension, costly stockouts, or a new sales platform you can’t understand, the outlook...

By Rachel Andrea Go on October 18, 2022