The coronavirus outbreak has not only changed the way people shop, but it has also changed the way businesses sell. Teams are working remotely, and there is still a focus on essential products like household and cleaning supplies. Consumer spending...

In the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools, superstores, businesses, and corporate spaces began shutting down, and online sellers braced themselves for future impacts. Now that some months have passed and we can see some of the effects...

By Kris Gabert, Director of Marketing While navigating the uncertainty of a global pandemic, the short-term impact to the way people live—and shop—is difficult to predict. Your tried-and-true marketing strategy will likely lose some of its...

With more than 12,000 taxing jurisdictions in the U.S. and varying rates throughout the year depending on product or service sold, sales tax rules have never been more complex. Managing state and local sales taxes is challenging for even the most...

As stay-at-home restrictions are slowly being lifted across the United States, retailers are starting to reopen their brick-and-mortar stores and adhering to the latest recommended safety precautions. They’re planning how to maintain six feet of...

The COVID-19 global pandemic turned retail on its head, and the prolonged closure of “nonessential” stores drove retailers online to save their businesses. In turn, the ecommerce space saw explosive growth as sellers and shoppers alike embraced the...

When shelter-in-place orders mandated the closures of non-essential businesses and encouraged physical distancing, the retail landscape changed almost overnight. Many quick-thinking retailers launched online versions of their physical stores and...

Running a small business isn’t easy. There are sales to make, marketing campaigns to run, employees to manage, a website to maintain, and much more. It’s no surprise that Bank of America reported that small business owners said managing their...

Last time you went shopping, chances are you didn’t even notice that many products are bundled together for easy grab-and-go. For example, shampoo and conditioner are often sold as a set, and 2-in-1 “value” packages are popular for everything from...

Accounting may not be the most exciting part about running an ecommerce business, but it is necessary to keep your operation organized, tax compliant, and cash flow positive. Proper bookkeeping also gives you insight into your online store’s...