E-commerce has changed today’s market. Sales tax is one area in particular that is feeling significant impact. In the past, sales tax obligations have always been determined by a “physical presence”, known as nexus. A traditional brick-and-mortar business would...
While Google is the go-to search engine, Amazon is more popular when it comes to initial product searches. A 2017 study conducted by Survata showed that 49 percent of customers’ first product searches are made on Amazon. Users said they are drawn to Amazon...
On September 24, 2018, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) increased the tariff by 10% on thousands of HTS subheadings as a result of the Section 301 Sanctions. To add insult to injury, the tariff rate will increase another 15% on January 2,...
So you want to start a retail business? One of your first choices is whether to open a brick-and-mortar store, an online business, or a combination of the two. There are both advantages and disadvantages to selling online. Here’s a closer look: · Low startup...
Halloween may not be able to compete with the winter holidays when it comes to sales, but it can still yield considerable profits. As an e-seller, it’s important that you develop a strategy for wooing Halloween shoppers, and make sure to start early so that you...
As the holidays approach, every retailer hopes that customers rush to their online store, resulting in skyrocketing orders. This happy scenario could have a sour ending if sellers run out of inventory and face a “stockout.” Customers get grumpy and their reviews...
When we ask businesses who their potential customers are, and they reply that everyone is, we get a little nervous. One of the keys to effective marketing is having a clearly defined target audience. When you understand your audience well, you can offer them what...
The advent of the internet opened a new frontier for entrepreneurs. Anyone can start an e-commerce business, even if they lack capital or experience. Starting is only part of the battle. Many online businesses start strong but fail due to problems with their...
Unlike in brick-and-mortar stores where you find seasonal products only at appointed times, seasonal products can be purchased every single day of the year through Amazon. In addition to year-round availability, fall season sales is when things really start to heat up...
Summer is ebbing, and the cool, crisp days of autumn are upon us. Fall temperatures are worth celebrating, but if you’re an online retailer, the season’s virtues aren’t limited to the weather. Fall ushers in the mega-retail holidays that can work wonders for your...
The internet is a great leveler of playing fields, allowing anyone with a passion and a vision to try their hand at entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, not all of these upstart businesses have happy endings. Many online enterprises fold quickly, leaving their owners...
The fantastic thing about Amazon is that anyone can open an online shop and become profitable. It’s a boundless, level playing field for entrepreneurs with thrilling possibilities. These things are worth celebrating, but, as any Amazon seller can attest to, not every...
Because of the opportunities provided by the online marketplace, Amazon has been considered as one of the most successful e-commerce sites. However, it was not just because of luck but because of a strategy that focused on satisfying customers. You, too, can achieve...
The lazy days of summer are here again, bringing fun in the sun. Unfortunately, summer can also make for lazy sales as customers head for the beach or swimming pool and do less online shopping. If your summer sales need a kickstart, here are some ideas: Keep...
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