An open office layout is a floor plan centered on a large, open space with minimal enclosed offices. Open office layouts are economical, flexible, and can be effective for highly collaborative teams. However, studies show that poorly planned spaces decrease productivity and employee satisfaction. Balancing openness with privacy options is key to a successful design….
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ShopKeep by Lightspeed vs. Square: Price, Features, & What’s Best in 2019
In a ShopKeep by Lightspeed vs. Square POS review, both clearly deliver essential retail point-of-sale functionality, including barcode checkout, iPad registers, and inventory, staff, and customer tracking, plus both offer a free version. ShopKeep by Lightspeed offers impressive inventory tools and supports various payment providers while Square’s all-in-one product delivers convenient built-in payment processing, ecommerce,…
How to Sell Books on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing in 4 Steps
Anyone can sell books on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). Opening an Amazon KDP account, listing, and selling books on Amazon are all free—and you get paid each time a book sells. We’ll walk you through setting up an Amazon KDP account and show you how to sell books on Amazon in four simple steps….
How to Create & Save an e-Book in Kindle Format
A Kindle is Amazon’s proprietary e-reader, which displays e-books saved in Kindle format. To sell e-books on Amazon or read non-Amazon documents on a Kindle, you need to save them as Kindle format .mobi files. We’ll show you how to create, save, and convert e-books and documents as .mobi files using free online tools. 3…
How to Use Woocommerce & Square to Run Your Business
The WooCommerce Square point-of-sale (POS) system integration connects in-store and online transactions, products and inventory and tracks it all within the Square POS dashboard. Using the free , you can expand your in-store business to online sales easily. If you sell online using WooCommerce, you can add Square and start selling in-person. Once you have…
Ecommerce Shipping & Handling in 6 Steps + Free Checklist
Ecommerce shipping is the process of managing inventory, picking ordered products accurately, checking and packing orders carefully, labeling shipments, and coordinating parcel pickups and drop-offs to carriers. Having well-defined shipping and handling practices help busy ecommerce sellers handle these daily tasks efficiently and cost-effectively. Even with well-defined ecommerce shipping and handling practices, you’ll find these…
FedEx & UPS Dimensional Weight Calculator & Mistakes to Avoid
Dimensional weight is a formula shipping companies use to apply rates based on a parcel’s length, width, and height. Also called volumetric or dim weight, it can make large lightweight parcels cost more to ship than small, heavy parcels. Our dimensional weight calculator will show the billable weight of your parcels. Simply enter the length,…
3PL Definition & How Third Party Logistics Companies Work
Third Party Logistics (3PL) companies handle outsourced procurement, transportation, and distribution functions for client companies. Some focus on specific segments, like product sourcing or freight shipping. Others fill multiple needs, like warehousing and distribution. We’ll explore how different 3rd party logistics companies work and how to choose the right 3PL solutions for your ecommerce business….
How to Manage Your Amazon Inventory in 5 Easy Steps
Amazon inventory management helps Amazon sellers keep their products in stock and sales flowing. But it involves more than simply counting products and listing quantities in Seller Central. Order volume, cash flow, and sales forecasting all play a role, and sellers must master the entire process to stay on the top of Amazon’s search listings…
How to Use Amazon SEO to Write Amazon Listings that Sell
A quality Amazon listing contains 5 elements: a descriptive title, compelling images, concise bullet points, a detailed product description, and competitive pricing. Adding listings to Amazon is quite easy, however, each of these 5 elements must be carefully crafted using Amazon SEO tactics if you hope to achieve the high search rankings needed to drive…
5 Reasons You Should Attend the Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition (IRCE)
I felt like a kid in the world’s biggest candy store when I walked into the 2017 IRCE ecommerce conference in Chicago this summer. In fact, I no doubt resembled Dr. Suess’ Thing 1, bouncing from booth to booth, trying to take in all that 600-plus ecommerce vendors had on display. When I finally paused…
Ecommerce Business Plan – How to Start Your Online Business off Right
An ecommerce business plan defines and directs the various factors that go into an online store’s launch and continued growth. Like all business plans, cost estimates and budget forecasts are part of the equation. But for some ecommerce businesses, the management of startup funds plays a surprisingly minor role in the overall plan. There are…