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.

Business
Charts: U.S. Small Business Trends Q3 2025

August 6, 2025 • Adel Boukarroum

U.S. small business owners are increasingly optimistic, according to recent surveys from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Small Business Association.
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
Charts: U.S. Manufacturing Trends Q3 2025

July 31, 2025 • Adel Boukarroum

Trade uncertainties and rising costs are the leading concerns of manufacturers, according to recent surveys.
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.
Business
Charts: Outlook of U.S. Institutional Investors 2025

July 22, 2025 • Adel Boukarroum

A new survey from Boston Consulting Group reveals caution from leading investment firms.
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.
Staffing
Charts: Global Job Trends from AI

July 15, 2025 • Adel Boukarroum

A just-released PwC report shows that AI has the potential to increase workers' wages — even in roles that are easily automated.
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.
Shipping & Fulfillment
Charts: Global Ecommerce Trends Q1 2025

June 10, 2025 • Adel Boukarroum

DHL's "2025 E-Commerce Trends Report" is a doozy at 78 pages, summarizing its global survey of 24,000 consumers.
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.
Business
Charts: U.S. Consumer Outlook Q2 2025

June 4, 2025 • Adel Boukarroum

Per a new McKinsey survey, Americans are wary of tariffs and are lowering spending accordingly.
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.
Business
Charts: U.S. Retail Ecommerce Sales Q1 2025

May 28, 2025 • Adel Boukarroum

Per the Department of Commerce, retail ecommerce sales in the U.S. were essentially unchanged in Q1 2025 versus Q4 2024, while total retail sales — online and in-store — rose slightly.
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.
Cross-border Selling
Charts: Cross-Border Ecommerce Trends

May 21, 2025 • Adel Boukarroum

A just-released survey finds U.S. ecommerce execs bullish on global expansion despite tariff and operational uncertainties.
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.
Finance
Charts: U.S. Banking Technology Trends

May 8, 2025 • Adel Boukarroum

The banking industry is experiencing rapid change as consumers move to online tools and platforms.