Small Business Resources Archives - ShipStation https://www.shipstation.com/blog/topics/small-business-resources/ Powerful shipping, simplified. eBay, Amazon, Magento eCommerce shipping Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:40:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.shipstation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cropped-shipstation-favicon-270x270-1-32x32.png Small Business Resources Archives - ShipStation https://www.shipstation.com/blog/topics/small-business-resources/ 32 32 International Shipping for Small Businesses: How to Navigate Tariff Changes and Shipping Disruptions https://www.shipstation.com/blog/how-to-navigate-tariff-changes-and-shipping-disruptions/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:38:26 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=71206 Despite recent advancements in logistics and shipping technologies, international shipping for small businesses remains complex. The rise of the convenience economy and online shopping has heralded the shift from a “carrier handles everything” mentality to “merchants must be proactively thinking.” Whether you’re worried about the end of the de minimis exemption in the U.S., counter-tariffs […]

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]]> How to Create a Loyalty Program for the Modern Consumer https://www.shipstation.com/blog/how-to-create-a-loyalty-program-for-the-modern-consumer/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=70999 Customer experience now shapes all parts of business. That includes what happens after someone buys from you. Consumers expect brands to engage and value customers as people, going beyond the transaction to create lasting relationships. What is a customer loyalty program? A modern definition A customer loyalty program is a structured marketing strategy that rewards […]

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]]> The Innovation Mindset: How to Practice Creativity Like a Professional Skill https://www.shipstation.com/blog/the-innovation-mindset/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:23:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=69967 Creativity isn’t magic—it’s a skill you can develop through deliberate practice. The myth that creativity is a talent that you’re born with stops more business innovation than any external barrier. Christina Tosi, founder of Milk Bar and two-time James Beard award winner, destroys this limiting belief with a simple truth:  “We’re not more creative than […]

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]]> 5 Things You Don’t Actually Need to Start Your Ecommerce Business https://www.shipstation.com/blog/5-things-you-dont-actually-need-to-start-your-ecommerce-business/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:45:48 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=69881 Felicia Tucker, founder and CEO of V’Licious, recently said it best: “I don’t think you’re ever going to feel like you’re ready to launch.” For years, Tucker ran her Atlanta-based feminine care brand as a one-woman business, fulfilling orders from her basement while maintaining a full-time job. She never let that discourage her from pursuing […]

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]]> Keep Your Business Growing With ShipStation https://www.shipstation.com/blog/grow-with-shipstation/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=63849 Every business starts with a vision—an idea nurtured in a garage, a spare room, or a modest studio. With hard work and determination, that vision grows, and the challenge becomes ensuring your tools and systems can grow with it. Many entrepreneurs have found their stride with ShipStation, a platform designed to adapt to your needs. […]

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]]> Introducing an Even Better ShipStation Refer a Friend Program https://www.shipstation.com/blog/refer-a-friend-program/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:43:26 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=57354 We’re thrilled to announce an even better referral program for ShipStation customers. Our Refer a Friend program not only assists your network in discovering their ideal shipping solution but also rewards you with a $50 benefit. You rely on ShipStation to streamline shipping, and now you can get a $50 reward anytime a new ShipStation […]

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]]> Best practices in stock management for small businesses https://www.shipstation.com/blog/best-practices-stock-management-small-business/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:15:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=56957 Stock management, a vital aspect for small businesses, involves acquiring, storing, and effectively utilising inventory. This process balances supply and demand, minimises costs, and avoids waste or loss. Small businesses, in particular, need more resources and efficient operations to manage their inventory. Recent statistics highlight the significance and challenges of stock management for small businesses. […]

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]]> Defeat Delivery Issues for the Digital Holiday https://www.shipstation.com/blog/shipstation-uk-holiday-delivery-strategies/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:35:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=56918 The holiday season, with its rush of orders and heightened customer expectations, calls for retailers to think outside the box in terms of solutions for delivery issues. Innovative strategies are not just a bonus – they’re a necessity to stand out in a crowded market.  ShipStation UK provides a comprehensive guide for online merchants to […]

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]]> 4 Ways to Reduce Shipping Costs for Small Business https://www.shipstation.com/blog/how-to-reduce-shipping-costs-for-a-small-business/ Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:25:57 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=49022 Finding ways to reduce shipping costs is crucial for all small businesses. There are enough expenses required to run a successful business that you shouldn’t have to worry about paying too much for shipping. You can look at cutting costs in four areas: Finding lower shipping rates, using the right shipping services, affordable packaging, and […]

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