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M.O.M. & TaxJar, Sales Tax Nexus Solved!
Courtesy Pixabay | PhotoMIX-Company Compliance with State Sales Tax nexus is the hottest topic in eCommerce today. The ironic part of this is this that, unlike most hot topics in the world of eCommerce, Sales Tax nexus isn’t something that builds revenue, or even expands the reach of a brand. Yet it is a complex, evolving and urgent need for every eTailer. Our customers have spoken, loudly I might add, and they let us know that they desperately need and want help navigating this. We listened and we’ve acted. How Freestyle Solutions Can Help Brands with State Sales Tax Compliance How have we helped you? First it was a product launch in September to help Freestyle customers manage taxes within MO.M. Now, we are proud to announce that Freestyle has integrated TaxJar, a leader in tax reporting, compliance and remittance, with M.O.M. With the M.O.M. TaxJar Module, we’ve addressed what our customers are required to manage – an urgent need that will allow you to focus your attention on what is most important, building your business. We are
INFOGRAPHIC: 5 Tips for Retail Promotions that Work
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Transportation Disruptions in 2019
Courtesy Pixaby | geralt If you were to ask eCommerce business executives what they consider to be potential disruptions for their business in 2019, what do you think they’d say? You might guess the two most popular answers would be: Sales Tax Nexus and Amazon And you’d be correct. > But what if those answers were not the only looming disruptions 2019 may offer? > And what if Amazon could provide disruption in a way you aren’t expecting? Enter Amazon Air and the truck driver shortage. Amazon expands its transportation capacity: A few weeks ago Amazon announced they leased ten more cargo planes and that their fleet, formerly called Prime Air, will soon include fifty aircraft. That news sparked immediate reaction from the stock market, with a not-unexpected dive in the share price of transportation stalwarts FedEx, UPS and others. Amazon supplies a healthy volume of shipments for large carriers, and any switch to increased reliance on their own air service could potentially save Amazon money while hurting major shipping companies. The full effect of
Top 3 Takeaways from the 2019 NRF Show
Courtesy Pixabay | lookfinda Were you at The Big Show (also known as NRF) last week? Freestyle Solutions was...and we learned a lot about what’s becoming increasingly important in the eTailer and eCommerce landscape. Read on for our top three takeaways from NRF’s Big Show 2019. Customer experience – in a nutshell, is everything. In the digital age we live in, where social presence is a given, and the viral potential to make or break a brand with just one influencer’s tweet or post a mere a click away, the experience you provide your customers can be a game changer in growing your brand. Personalization is key. Enabling store associates to delight is a must. Touch screen and interactive devices and displays are quickly becoming the norm (not to mention all but demanded by consumers). Business optimization – is more important than ever. Consumers expect a lot from the brands they support these days, and to say they’re finicky about being inconvenienced is a grand understatement. Customers want fast, efficient and effective in everything from the research leading
Top Ideas for eCommerce Growth – Lessons Learned in 2018
Courtesy Pixabay | mohamed_hassan 2018 was an eventful year in eCommerce, one that presented both opportunity and disruption. Now that we’re in a few weeks into 2019, we wanted to take a moment to share some popular initiatives and concerns we helped our customers address during 2018. Sales Tax Sales tax was by far the biggest disrupter the eCommerce industry has faced in several years. If you’re not familiar with the story behind this change, you can read our blog posts from last year about how sales tax regulations changed once again and the historic South Dakota v Wayfair ruling. In every conversation we had with customers and prospects during Q4 of 2018, sales tax was a concern. With the uncertainty surrounding virtually everything regarding sales tax collection, reporting & remittance, we expect these conversations to continue to dominate eCommerce in 2019. Freestyle will be making a major announcement regarding a partnership with one of the largest solutions providers in this space, so keep an eye on our blog for more details. Business Expansion Once you move past
Meet Freestyle at NRF 2019
Are you planning on attending NRF 2019? Once again, the National Retail Federation (NRF) is hosting the...