Logistics Automation: Drop Shipping

June 26, 2015 / Claire Eastburn

Drop Shipping

The American Dream has shifted throughout time, and nowadays, we reach for the life that means consistent cash flow, flexible hours, and minimal stress. In other words, we want what is nearly impossible to obtain when it comes to success. Nearly impossible, but not impossible.

In the eCommerce world, this dream has become more of a reality thanks to the concept of drop shipping. Having a customer base that continually orders online = a consistent cash flow; utilizing automated software to provide experience and efficiency = flexible hours; and creating partnerships that you can trust to handle deliveries = minimal stress.

Shipping Automation

June 10, 2015 / Claire Eastburn

Shipping Automation

My parents gave me a Polaroid camera on my 13th birthday. It was exhilarating. I took endless pictures of friends, outings and tween-induced costumes with the push of a single button and watched anxiously as the white film disappeared into a colorful, captured image right before my eyes. It was instant gratification. Mostly, that is. Changing film packs, buying new pieces and lugging around the equipment put a slight damper on my growth as a photographer, and soon the array of mishaps outweighed the once beloved gift.

The Online Shopping Cart of Tomorrow

June 1, 2015 / Claire Eastburn

The Online Shopping Cart of Tomorrow

One of my favorite adventures circa de childhood was going grocery shopping with my mom. As a sultry, but charming kid, I would often see if I could fill the cart with forbidden items—cereal with marshmallows, bags of candy or an array of cookies. I rarely got past her seemingly constant gaze, but if I did, my dreams were ruined by the time we got to the checkout stand. She knew exactly what was on her list, and it did not include my fantasy-filled edibles.

ShipHawk Swoops in to Rescue Abandoned Shopping Carts

May 28, 2015 / Claire Eastburn

ShipHawk Swoops in to Rescue Abandoned Shopping Carts

CEO and Co-Founder Jeremy Bodenhamer was recently interviewed by Small Business Computing. Here’s a snippet of how ShipHawk is helping eCommerce merchants fight back against online shopping cart abandonment.

How to Create an eCommerce Shipping Strategy

May 15, 2015 / Claire Eastburn

How to Create an eCommerce Shipping Strategy

Why It Matters

Shipping is the most cited reason for why consumers abandon their shopping cart. In fact, according to Business Insider, over $4 trillion worth of merchandise will be left unpurchased in shopping carts by online shoppers this year. This is a staggering factor that directly impacts your margins.