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Hot Topics & Top 4 Key Takeaways from IRCE 2019
Courtesy Pixabay | Tumisu The Freestyle team attended the IRCE conference in Chicago the last week of June, and thanks to all the customers, partners and prospects we met, it was an exciting week for those of us interested in eCommerce and the retail industry. For those who missed the conference, we wanted to provide you with some thoughts on the hot topics discussed throughout the week: Top 4 Key Takeaways from IRCE 2019 #1: Shipping – Controlling costs and finding ways to use shipping as a competitive advantage was a huge point of discussion at the conference, especially considering the impact of new dimensional weight changes from UPS. It’s a point we have been addressing for some time, but it was driven home by the conversations we had at IRCE. Worry over the continuing erosion of profit posed by the expanding logistics capabilities of Amazon and a desire to get it right before the holiday season rush starts continues to be a headline. FREESTYLE’S RESPONSE: We met with several leaders in the space including our partner Shippo,
[INFOGRAPHIC] 5 Steps to Sales Tax Nexus Compliance
Sales tax nexus compliance is confusing. We've talked about it before on the blog and shared our Sales Tax Nexus FAQ page. But if you still have questions, you're not alone. That's why we created this latest infographic to help you understand, at a glance, how to stay compliant in the world of eCommerce sales tax: To find out more about our Sales Tax Solutions for eCommerce, check out our full blog on 5 Steps to Successful eCommerce Sales Tax Compliance or reach out today.
[INFOGRAPHIC] Benefits of M.O.M. Support
Have you taken advantage of the new support options available for your M.O.M. software yet? Check out our infographic that explains some of the exciting new benefits you'll receive when you come back on support for your M.O.M. software: Learn more about our support options or contact us to find out how you can become more competitive with better support.
FedEx Surprises Amazon with Contract Cancellation
It's not often that a market-leading disruptor has the tables turned on them, but that's what we saw this week when FedEx announced it's ending a lucrative package delivery contract with Amazon. It's always surprising when a corporation says no to millions in revenue from a “frenemy,” and it's even more surprising to see analysts applaud the action, but that is exactly what happened. Many have said they saw this coming and yes, the signs were there as Amazon has steadily built out its own logistics network over the past few years. But this was a bold move by FedEx, and it seems its board has decided it is best to cut the cord now in order to focus on providing better service to their remaining retail customer base. Looking forward, FedEx will still supply last-mile services for Amazon, and the departing business represents a surprisingly modest portion of overall revenue. Amazon still has its own expanding network to rely on, and they'll of course continue utilizing UPS and USPS for additional depth, so don’t be concerned your doorstep will
Freestyle at IRCE
Courtesy Pixabay | Pexels Attend our Regional Customer Meeting or book a One-on-One Session! Freestyle Solutions will be attending IRCE in Chicago from June 25th to the 27th and we look forward to meeting our customers, partners and prospects at the show. If you will be in Chicago, please consider spending time with us. We'll be holding a Regional Customer Meeting on June 25th, and will be booking One-on-One Meetings throughout the show. Learn about the exciting improvements we are planning for MOM and SiteLINK. Tell us about your vision for your business. We'll be happy to discuss how Freestyle can be a part of your success. Learn more about Freestyle at IRCE and to reserve your space at the Regional Meeting or book a One-on-One Meeting
eCommerce State Sales Tax Nexus & Compliance FAQ Page
Courtesy Pixabay | 905513 Over the past year, we have fielded hundreds of questions from our customers and prospects on the evolving State Sales Tax Nexus challenge. They want to know: How do I stay compliant? What is nexus? How do I know if I have nexus in a state? In response, we've published blog posts, added information to our web site and held Webinars to inform the M.O.M. user community, yet there is still confusion and doubt about the potential impact of Sales Tax Nexus on the eCommerce business community. So, we've taken an additional step to inform you, our community, about what your sales tax obligations are by collaborating with our partner, TaxJar, to publish a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions (FAQs)...questions about what sales tax for eCommerce really means. We hope this will be the eCommerce industry’s one-stop resource to learn about State Sales Tax Nexus compliance. Visit our new, live Sales Tax Nexus FAQ page and let us know what additional questions you would like us to answer. You can also ask us how Freestyle