BUSINESS & ECOMMERCE
Running a business means figuring out a lot as you go.
This is where we share some of the practical things we've learned from building, packing, shipping and selling online.
THE USEFUL STUFF
There is plenty of business advice on the internet. This isn't another collection of ten-step formulas.
It's practical ideas, lessons and observations from the everyday reality of running an ecommerce business — including the bits that took us longer to figure out than they probably should have.
FROM THE JOURNAL
Real-world guidance on packaging, waste reduction, shipping and the everyday decisions involved in running an ecommerce business.
08 October 2026
Reducing packaging waste starts with smarter decisions. Discover practical ways small businesses can use less packaging, choose suitable materials, understand environmental claims and...
15 September 2026
A practical guide to building better ecommerce product pages, from photography and descriptions to product information, reviews and making it easier for customers...
15 September 2026
A practical guide to making small business shipping and fulfilment simpler, from organising your packing process and choosing the right packaging to dispatching...
WORTH REMEMBERING
We certainly don't have every answer.
But after years of running an ecommerce business, we've learned that sharing the useful bits can save somebody else a bit of time, money or head-scratching.
BACK TO THE HUB
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