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Alibaba Supply Chain Exec Recommends Futureproofing with AI, Blockchain and Crowdsourcing

Retail TouchPoints

In 2020 he joined Alibaba, where he is now tasked with developing the company’s strategy and building platform-level solutions around international shipping, logistics, cross-border trade and global expansion. This will cause the channel to continue to narrow, further reducing ship traffic.

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How to Price Print-on-Demand Products

Ecommerce Platforms

Are you in the beginning phases of your POD business and need help with how to price your products? Or are you still doing your research, reading through our reviews of different print-on-demand platforms, and now wondering how to price everything? It's not always easy to get prices right when you’re just starting out.

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How to Optimize Your Business’ Contribution Margin Ratio

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Understanding the finances behind your business can help you increase your profits, cut back on expenses, and operate more smoothly. In this article, we’ll cover how to calculate it, what it means, and how to improve it. A contribution margin ratio is the difference between sales and variable costs within a company.

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How to Set Up Shipping in Google Merchant Center

Store Growers

When you’re configuring your Google Merchant Center account, one of the essential parts to get right is the shipping settings. Google needs this information to be able to show an accurate comparison between advertisers, both in terms of shipping time and cost! Why You Need to Set Up Shipping in Google Merchant Center.

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When and How to Charge Sales Tax on Shipping

BigCommerce

As an online seller, chances are good that you charge your customers for shipping or delivery fees at least some of the time. In the US, this can present a challenge because some US states require that retailers charge sales tax on shipping charges, while other states do not. Sales Tax and Shipping: Laws and Regulations.

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Square Online Pricing 2023: Fees, Plans and More

Ecommerce Platforms

In today’s guide to Square Online pricing, we’re going to be looking at all of the fees, subscription costs, and other expenses connected with creating a Square store. How Much Does Square Online Cost? Square Online offers a range of four pricing options, starting with a free plan. plus 30 cents.

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How to Create Relevant Product Recommendations that Increase Sales

Omnisend

Have you ever received a product recommendation that just didn’t make sense? Product recommendations are no different: whether you’re recommending products on your site or in your email campaigns, if the product is relevant to your customer, they’ll be more likely to buy. Reading Time: 8 minutes.