Building a Business
3 Ways to Be More Savvy About Free Shipping
Used strategically, free shipping can be a valuable marketing tool to influence customers and increase sales.
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Building a Business
Shyp Co-Founder: 5 Lessons on Expanding to a New City
Going bicoastal after just six months of business is a big decision. Here are a few important things to keep in mind if making a similar move with your own company.
Business News
FedEx, UPS and the Postal Service: Where Shipping Rates Are Headed
FedEx and UPS are looking ahead to a busy holiday season as ecommerce thrives.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Franchise Players: Working as a Franchisee That’s Anything But Local
When Unishippers debuted a new national model, Brian Lendin was eager to be one of the company's guinea pigs.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Why UPS Should Be Very Afraid of Amazon’s Delivery Plans
Amazon has already changed the way we shop and consume media. Who's to say the ecommerce giant won't overhaul how you get your mail?
Business News
Rolls-Royce Reportedly Honing Nautical Drones
The luxury car maker -- and creator of aircraft and marine propulsion engines -- is dipping its toes into the contentious realm of unmanned cargo ships.
By Geoff Weiss
Building a Business
Should You Launch a Subscription-Commerce Business?
There are pros and cons of launching a company that delivers goods to customers on a recurring schedule.
By David Rekuc
Tech
Look Out, Amazon: Dubai Could Have Delivery Drones by Year’s End
The United Arab Emirates will employ drones equipped with eye-recognition and fingerprint technology to deliver important government documents by year's end.
By Geoff Weiss
Business News
Your Amazon Prime Subscription May Get More Expensive
In its quarterly conference call, the e-commerce giant says it may increase the cost of its Amazon Prime service by $20 to $40.
Building a Business
Etsy to Offer Tips to Sellers in Town Hall Meeting
CEO Chad Dickerson will discuss best practices for running an Etsy business in a live-streamed event, following company policy changes in the fall.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
Amazon Could Ship Your Next Purchase Before You Even Order It
The online retailer patents 'anticipatory shipping' technology, which uses your order history to predict what you'll buy next.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
What Shoppers Still Won’t Buy on Amazon (Infographic)
Shoppers still won't buy just anything online -- even from an ecommerce giant like Amazon. This infographic explains what influences their decision making.
By Linda Lacina
Building a Business
Etsy Sellers: Easy Ways to Streamline Shipping
Home-based businesses can save themselves time, money and hassle with these five tips.
Business Operations & Logistics
Why the Postal Service Can’t Capitalize on the Christmas Shipping Woes
This should be the time for the Postal Service to shine, but regulations and Congress won't let it seize competitive ground.
Business Operations & Logistics
How Consumers Contributed to the Shipping Nightmare on Christmas
UPS and FedEx messed up Christmas deliveries. But lost in the complaints are important changes in American buying that all businesses need to recognize.
Building a Business
5 Easy Ways to Lose Customers (Infographic)
From shipping that's too expensive to deliveries that arrive without warning, this infographic outlines what not to do.
By Linda Lacina
Business News
How to Get Your eCommerce Site Optimized for the Holiday Season
Follow these tips and take the most advantage of gift-buying online shoppers.
By Zach Bulygo
Building a Business
The Only Holiday Dates You Need to Know (Infographic)
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.
By Linda Lacina