Todd Greenbaum, Author at ShipStation https://www.shipstation.com/blog/author/todd-greenbaumauctane-com/ Powerful shipping, simplified. eBay, Amazon, Magento eCommerce shipping Fri, 12 Dec 2025 23:11:16 +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 Todd Greenbaum, Author at ShipStation https://www.shipstation.com/blog/author/todd-greenbaumauctane-com/ 32 32 Solved: The 5 Biggest Shipping Challenges Facing British Ecommerce Businesses Today https://www.shipstation.com/blog/solved-the-5-biggest-shipping-challenges-facing-british-ecommerce-businesses-today/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:33:27 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=72155 Running a successful ecommerce business in Britain today is a constant balancing act. The challenges are considerable: managing stock, dealing with rising costs, navigating the complex world of shipping, and juggling various applications and software, many of which have overlapping functionalities. Let’s look at some of the most common hurdles UK ecommerce businesses encounter, and […]

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]]> Refunds vs. Exchanges: How to Turn Product Returns into a Powerful Retention Tool https://www.shipstation.com/blog/refunds-vs-exchanges-how-to-turn-product-returns-into-a-powerful-retention-tool/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:29:50 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=71534 Product returns are unavoidable in ecommerce. But how you handle them is what separates a one-time buyer from a lifelong customer. Today, a convenient return policy isn’t a perk; it’s the price of entry. Consider this: nearly 70% of shoppers will jump to a competitor that offers easier returns—a sharp 25% increase from last year. […]

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]]> Carrier Flexibility is the New Competitive Edge https://www.shipstation.com/blog/carrier-flexibility-is-the-new-competitive-edge/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:07:58 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=71445 If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that shipping challenges are inevitable and often feel endless. From peak season volume surges and carrier capacity crunches, to geopolitical issues and rate volatility, shipping failures and disruptions are unfortunately consistent features of the delivery process. Now more than ever, businesses need a resilient shipping […]

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]]> 10 Proven Strategies to Cut Shipping Costs and Boost Profits https://www.shipstation.com/blog/10-strategies-to-cut-shipping-costs/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:18:11 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=71251 Shipping costs can make or break your ecommerce business. With carriers constantly adjusting rates and customers expecting fast, affordable delivery, finding ways to optimize your shipping strategy isn’t just helpful—it’s essential for survival. The good news? There are proven methods to significantly reduce your shipping expenses while maintaining (or even improving) customer satisfaction. Whether you’re […]

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]]> 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 Build Customer Loyalty and Relationships That Drive Repeat Business https://www.shipstation.com/blog/how-to-build-customer-loyalty-and-relationships-that-drive-repeat-business/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=70780 Many ecommerce businesses adopt complex loyalty programs to keep customers around, but these strategies don’t always perform as well in today’s market. Instead, making authentic connections is now the best way to create true customer loyalty. Ecommerce businesses must shift their focus from driving transactions to fostering relationships based on positive interactions. This new approach […]

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]]> When is Ecommerce Fulfillment Outsourcing the Best Option? https://www.shipstation.com/blog/when-is-ecommerce-fulfillment-outsourcing-the-best-option/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:00:34 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=70407 No two ecommerce brands are exactly alike. Businesses selling similar products can have very different fulfillment needs based on their location, growth trajectory, and customer expectations. In short, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to fulfillment. But the decision matters. Your choice to outsource or not will impact margins, customer experience, and other areas of your ecommerce […]

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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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]]> How to Drive Business Impact with Shipping Insights and Analytics https://www.shipstation.com/blog/how-to-drive-business-impact-with-shipping-insights-and-analytics/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:55:13 +0000 https://www.shipstation.com/?p=69635 Having the tools in place to make sense of your shipping data isn’t just useful—it’s necessary. Data powers strategic decision-making and businesses gain a significant competitive edge when they turn data into actionable insights. The best shipping analytics solutions provide the data your business needs and when and how you need it. This allows you […]

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