7 Tips for Cold Emailing
“Palms sweaty, knees weak, arms spaghetti.” To some, that’s an excerpt from the first verse of Eminem’s iconic 2002 hit, “Lose Yourself.” To others, it’s the battle cry that precedes a cold emailing session. If you’re following down any entrepreneurial path, including starting your own online business, cold emails are pretty much unavoidable. Reaching out […]
Key Roles for Young eCommerce Companies
It’s time to put your baseball caps, fedoras, and beanies to rest, because the days of wearing many hats are over. You’re no longer a lone business owner, figuring everything out on your own. It’s now time to branch out and trust other others with your business — a difficult, but unavoidable, next step. When […]
5 Things to Do After Starting Your Subscription Box Service
You did it! Your subscription box business has officially gotten off the ground — literally! If you followed our list of 10 things you should do before launching, we trust that you’re off to a great start. But, of course, we don’t want to leave you hanging. That’s why, in this article, we’ll be detailing […]
Simple Steps to Improve Ecommerce Conversion Rates
It’s every business owner’s worst nightmare: You’ve created the perfect ecommerce store but, somehow, the sales are just not rolling in. You might feel like you’ve tried every trick in the book, but it’s important not to get frustrated or discouraged. Trust us, there is definitely a method to the madness, which is why we’re […]
What to Look for When Choosing a Fulfillment Center
You have your products and you’ve developed your brand. Your business could be flourishing like a hydrangea or just starting to sprout. With so many options available, outsourcing your eCommerce fulfillment might seem like a stressful or even impossible task… but it doesn’t have to be that way. With some digging, and maybe a little […]
7 Ways to Save on Shipping
Do you love savings? Of course you do! Like any online business owner will tell you, shipping costs can eat away at margins like none other. But, here at ShipMonk, we’re passionate about two things: shipping your orders and saving you money. Combine those two together and voila, you’ve got this article! After a few […]
How to Maximize Your Experience Selling on Amazon
Amazon is the 13th largest company in the world, and almost everyone has something to say about that. This is especially true for online business owners, whose relationships with the company can range from mutually beneficial to just a little tense. Love it or hate it, Amazon is here to stay. Here’s our proposition: Instead […]
A Quick Guide to International Shipping Regulations
International shipping… how hard can it really be? Spoiler alert: Pretty hard. The truth is that there are a million and one things to consider, and, even with outside help (say, outsourcing fulfillment to a 3PL), it’s still essential to be familiar with the terminology and expectations of international shipping. In this article, we’ll be […]
In-House vs. Outsourcing Fulfillment
You’ve started your online business. Great! Orders are flowing in. Even better! But wait… how the heck are you going to get these orders out? That, our friends, is the question virtually every online business owner will have to answer at some point. If you’re reading this article, chances are that this is your time […]
Determining Whether or Not to Split Inventory
Honey, we’ve gotta split. No, not like that! Storing your inventory in multiple locations, as opposed to just one, could spell out huge benefits for your online business. While not as delicious as banana splits, splitting your inventory is way better than splitting up, wouldn’t you agree? Read on to learn more about inventory distribution […]