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DDU vs. DDP: Who Should Pay the Shipping Fees?

International shipping is tricky. You might be thrilled about getting your first e-commerce sale from halfway around the globe (maybe it's from somewhere EXOTIC; one of those countries that nobody...

DDU vs. DDP: Who Should Pay the Shipping Fees?

International shipping is tricky. You might be thrilled about getting your first e-commerce sale from halfway around the globe (maybe it's from somewhere EXOTIC; one of those countries that nobody...

A picture of a hand pulling out a Jenga piece. This is a metaphor for how precarious global trade is, or something like that. Tariffs. Meh.

The Asia-Pacific Shipping Forecast: Navigating ...

If you’re shipping in or out of the Asia-Pacific, President Trump’s proposed on Chinese imports are about to make things…spicy. With a 10% tariff slapped on a massive chunk of...

The Asia-Pacific Shipping Forecast: Navigating ...

If you’re shipping in or out of the Asia-Pacific, President Trump’s proposed on Chinese imports are about to make things…spicy. With a 10% tariff slapped on a massive chunk of...

A picture of a man being abducted by a UFO... and not the terrestrial kind. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL KIND. THAT'S RIGHT, THIS DUDE IS ABOUT TO GET PROBED.

SKUs: The Secret Weapon Against Warehouse Chaos

So, you’ve stumbled upon the term "SKU" and are wondering if it’s something in an alien language or a secret business hack. Good news: it’s not alien. Bad news: your...

SKUs: The Secret Weapon Against Warehouse Chaos

So, you’ve stumbled upon the term "SKU" and are wondering if it’s something in an alien language or a secret business hack. Good news: it’s not alien. Bad news: your...

A map of the great country of 'murica, overlaid with a 'murican flag. The map in the image looks like a puzzle, but guess what isn't a puzzle? Selling to American customers (if you read this post)

How to Get American Customers as a Japanese E-C...

The U.S. e-commerce market is massive, and americans love shopping online. They love it almost they love coffee... almost as much as they chasing the latest food trend that makes...

How to Get American Customers as a Japanese E-C...

The U.S. e-commerce market is massive, and americans love shopping online. They love it almost they love coffee... almost as much as they chasing the latest food trend that makes...

A picture of a mini motorcycle in a lightbox with someone's hands holding a camera taking a picture of it. Or maybe it's a regular sized motorcycle in a super big lightbox and some giant's hands. Who knows.

Your Product Photos Suck: Here’s Why You Need a...

Here's the truth that nobody wants to admit: most e-commerce product photos are one cat-hair-covered blanket away from looking like they belong on Craigslist. Maybe you're not a professional photographer....

Your Product Photos Suck: Here’s Why You Need a...

Here's the truth that nobody wants to admit: most e-commerce product photos are one cat-hair-covered blanket away from looking like they belong on Craigslist. Maybe you're not a professional photographer....

The Super Simple Guide to Starting an E-Commerce Business in Tokyo

The Super Simple Guide to Starting an E-Commerc...

If you're thinking of starting a business in Tokyo -especially an e-commerce venture-, you're diving headfirst into one of the world’s most fascinating markets! Here, ancient traditions meet cutting-edge tech...

The Super Simple Guide to Starting an E-Commerc...

If you're thinking of starting a business in Tokyo -especially an e-commerce venture-, you're diving headfirst into one of the world’s most fascinating markets! Here, ancient traditions meet cutting-edge tech...