BigCommerce
JUNE 8, 2017
While small businesses can often manage their inventory , packing, and shipping , as the operation scales up, additional support is needed and beneficial. In this guide, we’ll walk through everything you need to know about three of the most popular strategies: Drop-shipping. Order management. Customer communication. Self-fulfillment.
BigCommerce
JUNE 13, 2018
As an online seller, chances are good that you charge your customers for shipping or delivery fees at least some of the time. In the US, this can present a challenge because some US states require that retailers charge sales tax on shipping charges, while other states do not. Sales Tax and Shipping: Laws and Regulations.
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Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Shipping delays and stockouts lead to frustration and disappointment, especially when logistical problems impact time-sensitive purchases, such as special occasion gifts, event tickets or prescription medications. When customers place ecommerce orders, the last thing they want is an unhappy surprise.
Kissmetrics
APRIL 20, 2021
Understanding the finances behind your business can help you increase your profits, cut back on expenses, and operate more smoothly. A contribution margin ratio is the difference between sales and variable costs within a company. The difference will then get used for fixed costs, like rent and insurance.
BigCommerce
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Reference Chapter 1 for a breakdown with examples of how other entrepreneurs found niche success. Sure, you might be able to sell your item for much less than the competition, but will shipping costs obliterate your margins? Reference chapter 2 for more information. Reference chapter 4 for more detail.
Kissmetrics
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
While online stores tend to have fewer expenses, e-commerce overhead can quickly add up. As a business owner, you should always be looking for ways to cut costs. Which costs can you forgo, and which do you need? Let’s look at the most effective ways to reduce your online store costs. Fixed Overhead Costs.
Kissmetrics
APRIL 30, 2021
In this post, you’ll learn what an MOQ is, how to set one that won’t make your customers run for the hills, and how to use the strategy to increase your profits and reduce your expenses. An MOQ refers to the minimum amount someone can order from a business. On average, your phone cases take one week to produce and ship.
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