Four Steps To Prep for Successful Shipping in the 2024 Holiday Season
The 4th quarter of 2024 is on our doorstep which means it’s time to prepare your business for success during the busy holiday shopping season. Businesses typically earn a significant portion of their revenue during the holiday season, up to 20% or more, according to the National Retail Federation. For e-commerce businesses, opportunities to earn […]
Read More »Is it Time to Hire a Chief Logistics Officer? 3 Signs Your Business is Ready
During the life of your online retail business, you will ask yourself a lot of questions around timing: Is it time to hire my first employee? Is it time for a bigger space? Is it time for me to raise prices? We have worked with established brands and new businesses since 2009, and we have […]
Read More »Is it a Business or a Hobby? How to Plan for Success With Your Ecommerce Site
It is estimated that by 2025, the ecommerce industry will reach over $7 trillion in sales across the globe. That’s a huge number. Many economists term this rightfully – if not curelly – as “grow or die.” Although many ecommerce startups want to believe that they are in it for the long-run, the reality is […]
Read More »Using Digital Tools To Maximize Your Customer Experience & Increase Your Sales Leads
Digital marketing touches everything we touch. From the moment we unlock our smartphones, open our laptops or “check in” at our favorite restaurant, the vast internet universe is collecting data on us. Creepy? Maybe. Helpful? For business owners, yes. When you are an ecommerce store that survives on people’s online behavior, it’s important to maximize […]
Read More »Tips for Cutting Costs in Your Supply Chain
Let’s face it: getting your product from point A to point B can come with a lot of fees (both obvious and hidden). We’re breaking down the four key areas of your supply chain where we recommend reviewing your costs: Operations & Shipping OK, this one is a no-brainer. Shipping product is not free. Our […]
Read More »Why Dim Weight Matters?
Shipping companies generally charge based on weight. It makes sense and frankly is one of the simplest means to do so. On that charge basis, though, they then are interested in being able to convey as much weight as (legally?) possible in a given vehicle. What’s the Challenge? The challenge, though, is the vehicle costs […]
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