Are you familiar with Spanx? I’m asking the men because I’m pretty sure the women already know what it is. In fact, some of them might be wearing it right now. Spanx is a type of shapewear designed to smooth and support the body under clothing. It helps create a more seamless look, whether under […]
Amazon is no longer a place where you can just list a product and let the cash register ring on its own—it’s a pay-to-play battleground where visibility comes with a price tag. That was a hard pill to swallow when I decided to branch out into a new product category. I was so used to
If you’re like me—or like every dropshipper out there—you probably don’t want to spend hours every day manually fulfilling orders, responding to customer inquiries, updating product prices, tracking inventory, running retargeting ads, or processing refunds. My solopreneur days are long over, and I’ve embraced a principle well-known among successful dropshippers—work smarter, not harder. If you’ve
In early February, President Donald Trump issued an executive order imposing a 10% tariff on Chinese imports and suspending the “de minimis” rule, which had previously allowed duty-free entry for packages valued under $800 from China. This abrupt policy change led to significant disruptions in international shipping and customs processes. It particularly affected Chinese e-commerce
Even with everything that’s going on in the world of trade and commerce, China is still the best place to source products for your online store. It accounts for 31.6% of global manufacturing output, making it the world’s largest supplier of everything from electronics and clothing to home goods and niche items. If you want
Remember four years ago when Whatnot’s co-founder and CEO, Grant LaFontaine, decided to take a leap of faith and host the platform’s very first live-shopping stream? He wasn’t a flashy salesman or a big personality—just a guy testing out an idea. But in just two and a half hours, he sold around $5,000 worth of
Maybe 2025 is your year. Maybe it’s mine. Or maybe both of us will hit it big. The question is, how? What needs to change in what we’re doing right now to turn that into reality? Is it a matter of refining our approach, doubling down on what’s working, or taking a completely new direction?
Let me start this article by looking back at an event that, if you ask me, was about as necessary as a seatbelt on a rocking chair. Whoever supported the idea must have had valid reasons, or it was just politics at play. Either way, it affected all of us, especially small online sellers. So,
Running an online business means constantly testing new ways to grow. Some work, some don’t. You can adjust your approach to save money and improve cash flow, but every now and then, a strategy comes along that challenges common sense. The one I’ll introduce might seem illogical, but it’s surprisingly effective. I’ve only started using
After years of hesitation and second-guessing, you’re finally ready to launch your dream online business. You have the idea, the capital, and a support system that will keep you afloat for at least a year. But one major question still looms over your head: where should you source your products? Should you buy from suppliers
