Harmony Harvest is a flower farm that grows more than flowers. They have recently grown into a booming ecommerce company. Owner Stephanie Duncan —who joins us in this month’s episode—along with her mother and sister are the women behind the bouquets. Based in Virginia’s Shenendoah Valley, they control the entire business process from growing, to […]
by James MesserShipStation’s core mission is to make ecommerce simpler for growing merchants. That’s why we’re happy to announce that we are starting a podcast called Get Ship Done. In this podcast, our host, J.B. Hager will interview successful ecommerce business owners to uncover valuable insight that you can use to become a more impactful ecommerce merchant. […]
by James MesserMerchants typically look at shipping as a necessary evil: It cuts into your profit margins and you just have to deal with it. Yes, shipping costs money. But there are many ways to make fulfillment more affordable if you know what to look for. Sometimes, merchants make assumptions about which services are the most affordable. […]
by James MesserStarting April 3, 2022, the United States Postal Service is introducing surcharges for oversized packages with sides over 20” or 30.” These surcharges were announced as part of USPS’s 2022 rate increases in January as part of their annual rate increase. These surcharges are part of USPS’s recent measures to help deal with the large […]
by James MesserPrintPost is a white-label print and framing fulfilment service that allows artists to create and ship prints of their work worldwide. Their warehouse and office space in Essex contains several top-of-the-line printers and other pieces of luxurious tech. However, even the best hardware can’t do its best job without the right software. Hands-On Isn’t Always […]
by Katie MueckeAs demand for quicker shipping times become standard, the most urgent of shipping needs have become more commonplace. Next-day delivery is a popular option for many items now. It’s not just for ice cream or medical supplies anymore. As merchants adapt to the evolving ecommerce landscape, having a plan for dealing with express delivery is […]
by James MesserWith so many links in a supply chain, all the pieces have to fit together to keep global commerce running smoothly. If there are disruptions, products may not reach your customers. A delay or bottleneck at one place can cause massive disruptions everywhere else. For a while, merchants were able to buy new inventory or […]
by James MesserRunning an ecommerce business means dealing with carriers. Logging into different carrier accounts to buy and print postage can become tedious though. And the only thing worse than having to print postage in all your different carriers’ interfaces is having to drop of packages at the post office or carrier facility. Luckily, ShipStation makes all […]
by James MesserJamersan has been helping business owners get more out of ecommerce for over 20 years. With decades of trial and error, experience, and expertise they have produced an ebook that promises to help growing ecommerce sellers ask the right questions to get the most out of their growth. The ebook goes hand-in-hand with the video […]
by Maria FagerlandFast-paced working environments demand businesses be adaptable in order to stay competitive and keep customers. A whole host of technology has come about to meet this demand. Improvements in on-premise system setups and cloud alternatives, marketing technology, and customer management systems all serve to meet customer demands in a competitive market. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is […]
by Guest PosterJamersan has been helping businesses get more out of their ecommerce businesses for more than 20 years. Using those decades of expertise, they have created a new Ecommerce Makeover video series to inform and inspire anyone in the ecommerce space to think about their business and learn how to grow strategically for better customer and […]
by Maria FagerlandHave you ever wanted to get insights on how entrepreneurs took an idea and turned it into a successful business while utilizing ShipStation? 2x-a-quarter event series, Ship and Sip allows you to do just that. Hi! My name is Erin and in addition to being the Manager of the ShipStation Community, I also have the […]
by Erin Ernser