The Wayfair Case In 1992, the Supreme Court, in a case referred to as “Quill,” ruled that the lack of substantial physical presence in a state is sufficient grounds to exempt a business from having to collect and remit sales or sellers use taxes to a state. This precedent protected small business from “burdensome” administrative […]
ECommerce
Want to Launch a Successful Online Startup? Focus on These Building Blocks
Everyone wants a formula, funnel, or three-point outline for how to start, manage, and grow a successful business. And while there’s nothing wrong with a framework, the truth is that there’s nothing simple about building a successful online startup. If it were easy, everyone would be managing their own seven-figure hustle from a beachfront villa. […]
How to Find Niche Products and Sell Online in 2019
If you intend to start an online retail business in 2019, you are going to have to focus on an essential part of your business: what are you going to sell? Sure, having a recognizable and easy to share brand name and image is one thing to be mindful of. The crux of the entire […]
7 Must-Have Features to Make a Successful eCommerce Website
There’s a wide range of features you can add to an eCommerce website that will make it both unique and appealing. However, not all of these features actually have a strong business value, and provide a worthwhile return to the site owner. You might think that you have everything included on your eCommerce website that […]
4 Critical Tips to Start an eCommerce Business That Will Last
Over the past 20 years, brick-and-mortar retail has faced pressure from eCommerce sites and has suffered one of the most precipitous declines in economic history. The experience has made clear that the future of retail belongs to the internet, and that new ventures can only ignore that fact at their own peril. For today’s entrepreneurs, […]
Internet Sales and South Dakota vs. Wayfair Inc.
On June 21, 2018, in a highly anticipated ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of overturning its 1992 decision in Quill, which set a standard requiring substantial physical presence before a state could enforce the sales tax collection responsibilities on a seller. In the current case, South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., writing for the […]
The Truth About SaaS and Economic Nexus: 5 Myths Exposed
There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to SaaS and economic nexus, especially following last year’s Wayfair decision. Although these technology companies generally aren’t selling a tangible product across state lines, many state online sales tax laws are written in a way that make these businesses liable for collecting and remitting state sales tax. Are you […]
What You Need to Know: States’ Online Sales Tax and Marketplace Facilitators
Across the country, states continue to update their sales tax laws in an effort to clarify provisions and increase state income. Of course, because company sales extend beyond state borders, it’s extremely important for your business to be aware of various multi-state tax issues and how they may affect your organization. One major trend we’re […]
Optimizing Websites for Mobile: What You Need to Know
At first glance, it appears like anyone can create a website nowadays. With WordPress, Wix and all of the other user-friendly site-building tools, it’s never been easier to get set up on the web. However, the fundamental goal of any business remains to reach its target audience—and to do so in a way that it […]
Selling on Facebook in 2019
Selling on Facebook can be profitable. Until recently, smart internet marketing consultants were advising clients that selling on Facebook was not profitable. The thinking was that most people were on Facebook to interact with friends, groups and pages that they followed. Many Facebook users were turned off by posts and ads encouraging them to buy […]
