Part of an efficient order fulfillment process is delivering your products in quality shipping materials that are affordable for you and also create a positive unboxing experience for customers. However, finding reliable and high-quality shipping supplies can be difficult. I evaluated the top shipping suppliers on the market, selecting the top six options based on…
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8 Best International Merchant Accounts
International merchant accounts make it easy to sell items and services across borders by taking payments in different currencies and paying you in yours. Most international payment processors handle credit cards, Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers, and cryptocurrency transfers for online sales. They also have APIs or integrations for point-of-sale (POS) systems and ecommerce solutions….
8 Best Etsy Alternatives
Our recommendations include a mix of ecommerce website builders, online marketplaces, and crowdfunding platforms.
Etsy’s 30% increase in seller fees has pushed many sellers to look for alternatives to Etsy. In this guide, we line up our top Etsy alternatives into three categories: ecommerce website builders, online marketplaces, and content creation/crowdfunding platforms. The best online store alternatives to Etsy are: : Best overall online store builder : Best for…
FedEx vs UPS vs USPS: 2024 Shipping Comparison + Holiday Updates
Consider cost, speed, and service when comparing the top shipping companies—FedEx vs UPS vs USPS (United States Postal Service). Each one is reliable, offers affordable options if your package doesn’t need to arrive quickly, and allows you to pay more for faster delivery. Most small packages ship for less than $15 with each carrier. The…
Top 9 Square Competitors & Alternatives
Square is a free point-of-sale (POS) system and payment processor that many small businesses use as an affordable, all-in-one solution. Although Square once dominated the market, many competitors now offer comparable products and services. Depending on your business, you may find better functionality at a similar price point using an alternative. The top Square competitors…
39 Shopify Statistics You Need to Know in 2024
Shopify is a popular ecommerce platform—so much so that it is becoming a household name. Over 8 million websites are powered by Shopify worldwide, and it has the largest ecommerce platform market share in the US. Below, we offer an overview of Shopify, essential sales and usage statistics, insights into Shopify stores, and consumer behavior…
How to Accept Credit Card Payments Online for Free
As credit card transaction fees continue to rise, so does the cost of doing business. Unfortunately, there is no absolutely free way to accept payments online for free. In 2024, merchants pay anywhere between 1.5% and 3.5% for every credit card sale, and online transaction fees tend to be more expensive. So, if you’ve been…
Supply Chain Transparency for Independent Retailers
With shoppers increasingly holding businesses accountable for their impacts on the environment and their communities, supply chain transparency provides visibility into how products are made.
Consumers are demanding more transparency from businesses than ever before. One way to appeal to this consumer behavior is through honesty and accountability in your supply chain processes. Supply chain transparency involves both internal and external access to information about product development, from sourcing to distribution. Let’s dive in. What Is Supply Chain Transparency? Supply…