Category: Ebay Selling

If you’re going to import or export goods — and, surprisingly, even if you’re not — it’s important to learn how to determine the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification of your products. This code is used for determining the duty you pay, as well as a host of other elements of trade law, from quotas to Free Trade Agreement qualification, to the countless regulatory requirements managed by agencies other than U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Import duties have been around for thousands of years, but they started out simply. Governments have always had to collect taxes somehow, and imported goods — particularly goods that might compete with local goods — have therefore always been a popular target. Over the course of time, countries decided to set different duty rates for clothing, food, beverages, furniture. Then they then broke it down further with different rates for cotton or wool, for meat…

In the past, starting a business usually required a significant amount of capital. After all, for brick-and-mortar businesses, you have expenses like rent, inventory, and employees to consider. Luckily, the world is becoming more reliant on technology, and we’re already seeing a rise in remote workers and a new generation of people who make money online. It’s never been more feasible and affordable to start an online business thanks to technology. With the right idea and website, you can reach a global community of customers and avoid many of the fixed costs of running a traditional small business. Granted, starting an online business that’s profitable still takes time and hard work. However, there’s no better time than the present to begin a new venture, and you never know where your next online business idea will take you. Best Online Business Ideas to Start Right Now Although there’s a range of online business ideas…

As a small-business owner, you know employees are your greatest asset. Quality over quantity is the name of the game for small companies. Showing your appreciation helps keep your best and brightest on the payroll. Employee bonuses serve the dual purposes of motivating employees to do their best while rewarding them for their contributions. Before you dole out holiday bonuses and gift cards, however, you’ll need to put a plan in place. Employee bonuses might seem like a fun perk to you, but to your employees, it could mean so much more. The U.S. Small Business Administration estimates that 35% of small-business owners offer some type of end-of-year bonus, but there is a wide spectrum of methods, amounts, and types of employee bonuses. Choosing the right strategy means getting an inside look at how, when, and why small businesses reward their employees. The Small-Business Owner’s Guide to Types of Bonuses I…