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.

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.
Staffing
My 8-Step Ecommerce Hiring Process

April 4, 2025 • Eric Bandholz

Beardbrand owner Eric Bandholz explains how he brings in the right people at the right time.
Business
Merchants’ Guide to Navigating Conflicts

April 2, 2025 • Jean Gazis

Conflict with suppliers, partners, and employees is inevitable. A new book suggests resilience and acceptance.
Business
MALK Plant Milk Masters In-Store Retail

March 28, 2025 • Eric Bandholz

Ryan Rouse says gain traction with niche markets, then scale to mainstream chains.
Inventory
Ecommerce and the Secondhand Boom

March 23, 2025 • Armando Roggio

Culture, marketplaces, and economics contribute to consumer demand for used clothing. Merchants can benefit.
Business
Branding Is More Than a Logo

March 21, 2025 • Eric Bandholz

Beardbrand founder Eric Bandholz says mission and purpose drive branding, not logos and design.
Payments
How BNPL Impacts Ecommerce Profits

March 20, 2025 • Armando Roggio

Customers spend more when buy-now pay-later is available. The downside to merchants is the cost.
Business
New Books on Startups, Growth, Culture, More

March 17, 2025 • Jean Gazis

The first quarter of 2025 delivers inspiring titles to up your sales game, launch a business, build a team, and more.