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, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Online Sales Tax and SaaS Companies: What You Need to Know
Although the Wayfair online sales tax ruling doesn’t relate specifically to SaaS, states are enacting laws that make it easier to create nexus, which means all companies—including SaaS—need to be more diligent in determining whether they’re subject to taxes in various states. What exactly do SaaS companies need to know about Wayfair, the online sales tax debate, and how it may […]
4 Ways the Wayfair Tax Affects Retailers
When the Supreme Court decided in June 2018 that states could now require online retailers and other remote sellers to collect sales tax from customers, even if the retailer didn’t have a presence in that state, it was big news. Commonly called the “Wayfair Tax,” the legal ability for states to force online retailers to […]
The 2019 Guide to eCommerce Sales Success
The eCommerce world is booming. After one year in business, the average online store enjoys a monthly revenue of almost $330,000. That’s pretty amazing, and it proves that we’ve known for a long time: the number of shoppers preferring to purchase online is growing and you’ve never had a better chance to run a successful […]
