Business

An ecommerce site is a business. Our Management & Finance category addresses online payments, funding needs, employee issues, merchant profiles, key metrics, multichannel and omnichannel strategies, cross-border analyses, inventory management, accounting topics, sales taxes, and much more.

Cross-border Selling
Smarter Paths to Global Sales

August 29, 2025 • Eric Bandholz

On-again, off-again tariffs have not lessened cross-border ecommerce opportunities. Passport CEO Alex Yancher shares tactics for profitable international growth.
Shipping & Fulfillment
Fulfillment Compared: Amazon, Walmart, Shopify

August 27, 2025 • Armando Roggio

Ecommerce operators tired of picking, packing, and posting parcels can turn to massive marketplaces and the leading ecommerce platform for help.
Business
The Best Ecommerce Business Model

August 15, 2025 • Eric Bandholz

Our podcast host, a successful, decade-long entrepreneur, shares his ideal product and niche.
Payments
New Stablecoin Law May Slash Payment Fees

August 10, 2025 • Armando Roggio

America's new GENIUS Act could lead to billions in annual savings for enterprise retailers that issue their own digital money.
Shipping & Fulfillment
The No-Surprise 3PL Pricing Model

August 1, 2025 • Eric Bandholz

John Melizanis's 3PL, ShipDudes, avoids per-item fees, believing they lead to unexpected, surprise charges.
Business
5 Predictions for 2025 Holiday Shopping

July 27, 2025 • Armando Roggio

Fast delivery, cross-border buying, small business growth, and AI shopping tools will drive a strong holiday season, or at least that's what I predict.
Business
Facebook ‘Megaphone’ Powers D2C Watch Brand

July 25, 2025 • Eric Bandholz

To Nate Lagos, vice president of marketing for watch maker Original Grain, Facebook ads are megaphones to spread the word, not to acquire customers directly.
Shipping & Fulfillment
USPS Rate Change Analysis July 2025

July 17, 2025 • Armando Roggio

The USPS's shipping rates are often the most cost-effective. The agency is essential to U.S. ecommerce.
Business
How to Survive a Million-Dollar Loss

July 11, 2025 • Eric Bandholz

The recovery is on for Beardbrand, having suffered disastrous shortfalls in 2023 and 2024.
Inventory
PIM Software Is Now a Growth Tool

July 8, 2025 • Armando Roggio

Product information management tools can utilize AI to generate unique descriptions of each item, tailored to the shopper or channel.
Business
MNLY’s At-Home AI Powers Men’s Health

July 4, 2025 • Eric Bandholz

Luke Hartelust's next-gen health and wellness platform combines AI with at-home testing, diagnostics, and nutrition.
Payments
BNPL Loans to Impact Credit Scores

July 2, 2025 • Armando Roggio

FICO is launching new credit scores that incorporate buy-now-pay-later loans, possibly influencing the behavior of consumers, providers, and merchants.
Business
10 Books on Slowing Down, Stepping Away

July 1, 2025 • Jean Gazis

Busy owners and team members are supposed to take time off in the summer. Here are 10 books to help rest and rejuvenate.
Business
Ecommerce to Real Estate: An Owner’s Story

June 27, 2025 • Eric Bandholz

Shakil Prasla is a lesson in resilience, having pivoted from ecommerce consumer brands to PPE gear to, now, real estate.
Business
Faith, Family, and Ecommerce

June 20, 2025 • Eric Bandholz

Michael Simpson purchased Discount Catholic Products in 2021. He runs the business with his wife, sister-in-law, and kids.
Payments
Stablecoins Ease International Payments

June 18, 2025 • Armando Roggio

Shopify merchants can now accept USD Coin, a stablecoin cryptocurrency tied to the value of the U.S. dollar.
Business
New Books on Classic Brands, Growth, Change

June 17, 2025 • Jean Gazis

These compelling titles include inspirational lessons from Sonic Drive-in and Rolex, as well as perspectives on mentorship, data, hiring, transformation, startups, and more.
Business
Don’t Exit for the Wrong Reasons

June 13, 2025 • Eric Bandholz

Our "Ecommerce Conversations" host, a seasoned entrepreneur, evaluates good and bad reasons to sell a business.
Staffing
Can One Person Run a Billion-Dollar Store?

June 8, 2025 • Armando Roggio

The founder of Thinkr, a Shopify-centric AI platform, believes a solo entrepreneur could someday run a massive ecommerce company.
Business
Pro Tennis Player Pivots to Ecommerce

June 6, 2025 • Eric Bandholz

Jack Oswald transformed his frustration with inferior tennis gear into Cancha, a direct-to-consumer seller of athletic and travel bags.
Finance
Books on Startups, Founders, Investors

June 3, 2025 • Jean Gazis

Entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and academics share the good and the bad of launching, funding, and exiting a business.
Business
Great Mom Builds Global Craft Biz

May 30, 2025 • Eric Bandholz

Sally Wilson, the founder of Caterpillar Cross Stitch, says being a great mom doesn't mean sacrificing who you are.
Finance
Revenue Loans Are Fast Cash at a Price

May 25, 2025 • Armando Roggio

Merchant cash advances can fund time-sensitive opportunities. The downside is cost.
Business
Build a Business You Love

May 16, 2025 • Eric Bandholz

Podcast host Eric Bandholz says the best companies have a purpose, and the happiest owners set priorities for business and life.
Business
Gentleman’s Gazette Thrives on YouTube

May 9, 2025 • Eric Bandholz

"Ten years from now, someone can still benefit from a video we produce today," says founder Raphael Schneider.
Amazon & Marketplaces
Sell on Amazon without GTINs or UPCs

May 4, 2025 • Armando Roggio

Marketplace items require some form of a product identifier unless exempted by Amazon.
Business
Craft Whiskeys, Home Delivered

May 2, 2025 • Eric Bandholz

For $60, Bob DeMars's company will ship four craft-distilled whiskey samples, unmarked, with a tasting glass. Recipients can then guess the whiskey type, age, and proof as a game.
Business
From Model to Menswear Founder

April 25, 2025 • Eric Bandholz

Weston Bouchér developed expertise in brands, fabrics, and style during his decade-long career as an apparel and lifestyle model.
Business
Temu and Shein Cut U.S. Advertising

April 20, 2025 • Armando Roggio

Assuming Temu's and Shein's actions foretell a lesser U.S. role, a question now is, "Who benefits?"
Finance
Ecommerce Investor on Turnaround Tactics

April 18, 2025 • Eric Bandholz

To Mehtab Bhogal, buying distressed companies is like salvaging a crashed car. "What are the parts worth?" he asks.