As Americans, we tend to favor large sizes—whether that be houses, meals, or vehicles. But when it comes to running a business, there’s actually a pretty compelling case for keeping your operations small. Now don’t go thinking that a small business equates to small earnings. No, no, no. Get that association out of your head…
Can you imagine overpaying on Amazon sales tax to the tune of $500,000? As crazy as it sounds, it actually happened. And we know because we were the ones who caught the mistake! This particular seller—who was NOT a tax client of ours during this time period—had fallen behind on their bookkeeping and hired…
To say that COVID-19 devastated the U.S. economy is an understatement. According to Yelp’s Local Economic Impact Report, nearly 100,000 American businesses that temporarily shut down due to the pandemic are now permanently shuttered. That’s a lot of broken dreams. That’s a lot of lost money. And that’s a lot of people who are…
Did you know that 92.4% of consumers are more likely to purchase a product if they can read a credible review of it first? It’s statistics like these that illustrate just how important product reviews are. And yet, customer reviews are not easy to obtain—particularly for Amazon sellers. According to LandingCube.com, the average review rate…
Launching a private label product on Amazon is a lot like launching a space shuttle: it can either propel you to new heights or end up being a colossal failure. The outcome ultimately boils down to planning (or lack thereof). In this article, we’ll give you step-by-step instructions on how to navigate this process…
If you’re a small business owner struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic, hang tight because help is on the way. The U.S. Treasury and Small Business Administration (SBA) have reopened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), but with some notable differences this time. Officials have introduced new terms and conditions that are designed to…
In the early stages of starting an Amazon business, most sellers do everything on their own, from listing creation to customer service. And that’s perfectly fine when you’re just starting out or if you’re running a small operation. But if you want to scale, doing everything on your own simply isn’t feasible. That’s because…
As an Amazon seller, some of your biggest operational costs will revolve around fulfillment, which involves storing your inventory, packing it, shipping it, and managing returns. It’s an important service no e-commerce seller can go without. As such, it’s worth re-evaluating what your options are to ensure you’re getting the service you need at…
If we offered you $500 for reading this article, you would read it, yes? Well then you better read it, because while we’re not offering to pay you directly for your time, we are promising that the information contained within this article will save you hundreds (if not thousands!) of dollars. All you have…
Finally, an article written for the budget-conscious small business owner who wants a simple answer to the question, “How much do payroll services cost?” Sort of… We hate to break it to ya, but as is often the case, the answer is not so simple. That’s because payroll processing fees depend on multiple factors…