Agatha Aviso

Whether you’re starting a retail business or just looking to add some new items to your shelves, product sourcing lays the foundation for your supply chain. We’ll walk you through a step-by-step breakdown of how to source products by choosing the best items and receiving them most effectively—plus, how to find suppliers, maintain relationships with…

Shopify is an ecommerce platform that supports in-person sales through its POS system. We even named Shopify as the best POS system for retail and ecommerce for multichannel sales in our guide to the best POS systems. If you have a Shopify ecommerce subscription, you already have access to Shopify’s basic POS system. Start completing…

In Shopify’s latest feature release, artificial intelligence (AI) took center stage. So much so that Shopify rolled out a whole suite of free AI-enabled features that are integrated across Shopify’s products and workflows. Known as Shopify Magic, these AI-enabled features are designed to make it easier for the small business owner to start, run, and…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking every industry by storm, and ecommerce is no exception. With the latest technology advancements, Shopify has come up with its own AI tools to help Shopify merchants manage their online stores better, save time and money, and increase their sales. In this article, we list 10 totally free Shopify AI…

For many small business owners, content creation is a struggle. It requires a lot of time and resources, and it’s hard to know if it will impact your bottom line until after you execute the idea. User-generated content (UGC)—essentially asking your customers to make content for you—is one way to make content creation a bit…

When it comes to comparing Shopify vs Etsy for online selling, Shopify is the better choice because it is scalable, flexible, and has better ecommerce tools. The more products you sell, the better fit Shopify is going to be for a selling platform. Etsy is a better fit for artisans selling in small quantities (<10…

While it’s free to set up a seller profile on Etsy, there are fees associated with listing and selling products. The main Etsy seller fees are related to listing items for sale, processing payments, converting currency, advertising and promotions, shipping, and optional add-on services and tools. Listing fees start at 20 cents per item, and…

Dropshipping is a popular low-cost ecommerce model because you don’t have to buy products upfront or keep inventory on hand. In this article, we show how to set up your Shopify store for dropshipping success. Shopify connects to hundreds of dropshippers via apps that automate every step making it the quickest, easiest, and most economical…

Comparing Shopify vs Shopify Plus boils down to all the features that are only accessible under the Shopify Plus plan. Both plans work under our top pick for ecommerce platform, Shopify, and are designed to work for different businesses. In general, we recommend: Shopify: Best for small businesses—averaging 10–100 orders a month, with annual revenues…

Creative artists and entrepreneurs usually choose between Big Cartel vs Etsy as platforms to sell their products online. They both have free plans and provide easy-to-use tools to get started on selling. Big Cartel gives you a full standalone store with the option to use a custom domain. It also lets you save on fees,…

Learning how to use Big Cartel to sell your products is simple and easy. Just sign up for an account, add products, set up shipping and payment information, and customize your website. You can start marketing and selling to customers after you launch your store. What I like about Big Cartel is that it offers…

Virtual reality (VR) in retail is rapidly changing how consumers shop and engage with brands. Using this technology, retailers can create immersive, interactive, and highly personalized shopping experiences for their customers. In this article, we explore VR in retail’s growth and use cases, and show examples of brands implementing the technology in their online and…