Regardless of the size of your company, there is always the possibility that you will face a sales tax audit at some point. This is certainly a hassle that you’d rather avoid, and while there are no ways to guarantee you won’t be audited, there are a number of steps you can take to make…
As the end of the year gets closer, it’s important to start looking ahead to 2018 and make preparations for your business moving forward. The ecommerce landscape is ever-changing, and in order to stay competitive, you need to be on top of the latest trends. Of course, a new year doesn’t mean a complete overhaul…
As the end of the year approaches, it brings with it the busiest selling time of the year for most ecommerce retailers. It’s also a good time to look back at how things went this year to help you plan for next year. While this may seem like an overwhelming combination of tasks when taken…
As the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday is a huge opportunity for retailers of all sizes. It can also be a challenge, however, to attract customers when you’re competing with so many other sellers. And once you’ve gotten your customers’ attention, it’s often equally challenging to take full advantage of the potential…
While most people are aware of how their state law applies to them in various situations they’re likely to encounter in their everyday lives, these laws have to be built to accommodate all eventualities. This can lead to some strange interpretations and applications of statutes, as well as some interesting stand-alone policies. Some of these…
The recent devastating storms that have hit various parts of the United States have had dramatic and catastrophic human impact. The economic impact of these storms and the destruction they brought with them can be far-reaching as well, and the significance of that impact nationally varies from one storm to the next. There are usually…
No matter what kind of small business you run, access to funds is likely the major impediment you face when it comes to your ability to grow. Whether you need that money for marketing, product development, purchasing real estate, or any other purpose, there are a number of avenues to explore that can enable you…
No matter what type of business your run, getting things done as efficiently as possible is essential to smooth functioning and your ability to grow. It can also be a seemingly-unmanageable challenge as you find yourself continually with more tasks to accomplish than you have hours in a day. Fortunately, there are quite a few…
Each state is a little different in terms of the way it handles sales tax, and this includes the determination of whether or not shipping charges are taxable. The following is a state-by-state breakdown of the taxability of shipping, handling and any other charges associated with the delivery of taxable items shipped to the purchaser….
When you’re just beginning with a startup, you’re always trying to maximize often meager resources to get off the ground. For a while, growth will come quickly, but once you reach a certain point, you’ll have to start modifying your approach in order to maintain that growth and scale your business appropriately. 1. Networking and…