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While outsourcing services and tasks may help a startup save a few bucks, it can also cause many challenges. Here are a few instances when outsourcing could be a viable choice.

The FAA's shutdown of Lakemaid beer delivery drones drew criticism for hurting small businesses.

The online retailer patents 'anticipatory shipping' technology, which uses your order history to predict what you'll buy next.

Shoppers still won't buy just anything online -- even from an ecommerce giant like Amazon. This infographic explains what influences their decision making.

Home-based businesses can save themselves time, money and hassle with these five tips.

If your shipment was late, you might be owed a refund. Our three experts explain what to keep in mind.

Save time and keep your customers happy with these small business shipping tips.

A U.K.-based online food subscription service, which has already exceeded $65 million in annual revenue, launches in the U.S. today.

These entrepreneurs are using hard-won experience – as well as some old-fashioned ingenuity -- to improve their shipping processes.

From shipping that's too expensive to deliveries that arrive without warning, this infographic outlines what not to do.

Sales during Thanksgiving weekend were down from last year, but Cyber Monday is attracting shoppers in droves.

Unmanned drones could someday deliver packages within a 10-mile radius.

This infographic has all the dates you'll need for a successful holiday season. Be sure to keep it in a safe place to stay on target.

This year, more than ever, consumers will shop for the holidays from their smartphones.

Subscription services are no longer just for magazine and beer-of-the-month clubs. The booming ecommerce method is one of our Business Trends for 2014. Check out these unique services to find out why.

Amazon customers in some parts of the U.S. can now get packages every day of the week.

This infographic breaks down the same-day delivery process to help you better understand your logistics needs.

Take the time to consider your particular circumstances before deciding on a payment plan.

From sites that allow you to negotiate directly with lease owners, to apps that offer real-time reports on traffic, these tools take some of the stress out of driving.

Need to haul a lot of stuff? Drive more than 50 miles a day? Live in a big city? Follow this flow chart to your perfect company car.

If your business has as many as 10 vehicles, you've entered fleet-vehicle territory, a place with its own rules--and benefits