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New eBay Terms of Service from 15 September 2026: What Sellers Should Check Now
New eBay terms apply from 15 September. Four things change, and one of them can cost you your account.
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Creating invoices for Shopify
Shopify sends order confirmations – not invoices. How to get from a Shopify order to a finished invoice in five steps, with your own number, correct tax details and automatic sending.
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eBay vehicle parts: free returns become mandatory on 28 September – what it will cost you
New parts over 10 euros at a fixed price: from 28 September you have to take them back free of charge for 30 days. What actually changes, which returns are not covered, why eBay will make the switch for you if you don't – and why 12 August matters more to you than the deadline itself.
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Create eBay invoices automatically
eBay does not create invoices for your sales. How automatic order import works – and how several orders from the same buyer end up on one invoice.
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Finding suppliers in China: cities, platforms and EU compliance documents explained
Temu and the lowest unit price do not determine whether sourcing from China will succeed. This guide covers the path from the right manufacturing region and supplier checks to the documents needed for sales in Germany and the EU.
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Payment providers for online shops: fees compared and which payment methods you need in 2026
PayPal plus one more provider is enough for most shops. Which payment methods you really need, what the providers cost – and why the fixed fee matters more than the percentage on small baskets.
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What Do Shop Plugins Cost? Add-on Prices for Shopify, Shopware, WooCommerce & Co. (2026)
It is not the shop system that is expensive, but the add-ons. Pricing models and typical costs in an honest comparison.
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Shipping Providers Compared: Which One Fits Your Online Store?
DHL, DPD, GLS, Hermes or UPS? A comparison by cost, real delivery times, customer ratings and shop system integration — with recommendations for beginners, cross-border sellers and high-volume shippers.
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Amazon Product Titles: 75 Characters from 27 July 2026 – and Amazon's AI Rewrites the Rest
Amazon is capping product titles at 75 characters including spaces from 27 July 2026. Longer titles won't be suppressed – they'll be rewritten by Amazon's AI, and only brand owners get to object.
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Amazon Buy Box: What Changes for Sellers from 20 July 2026
In July 2026 Amazon changes how the Featured Offer (Buy Box) is awarded. What exactly falls away, when it applies, and what it means for small sellers.
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Live Shopping 2026: eBay, TikTok Shop and Amazon Live – is it worth starting for small sellers?
Selling by livestream has reached every major platform in 2026. What live shopping delivers, which sellers it suits and what to settle – for tax and law – before your first stream.
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Amazon FBM from 15 July 2026: 90% On-Time Delivery Rate Becomes Mandatory – Deactivations Loom
From 15 July 2026, Amazon will measure on-time delivery for FBM sellers as a binding metric: anyone falling below 90% must expect deactivated listings from 1 September. At the same time, the selectable handling time shrinks to 0–1 days. An overview of deadlines, exemptions and sensible next steps.
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Etsy integration – import your orders and create invoices
Pull Etsy orders in without the CSV chaos and turn them into documents and invoices in a few clicks – now via our integration with the official Etsy API.
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eBay Fees from 1 July 2026: What Sellers Need to Do Now
From 1 July 2026 eBay replaces tiered selling fees with flat rates – 7 to 14% for new goods, 5% for used and refurbished items. We run a notebook example old vs. new (gross, incl. shipping and VAT) and show where the supposed saving turns into the opposite.
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Wero in Online Retail 2026: Fees, Plugins, Integration
Wero, the European bank wallet, is entering the online checkout. What acceptance costs, which plugins (Shopware, WooCommerce & co.) exist and how integration via a payment provider works – with direct links to the official sources.
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TikTok Shop Grows: 4 New EU Countries from 15 June 2026
From 15 June 2026 TikTok Shop is available in Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Poland – plus “Sell Across Europe” for cross-border selling. What it means for German sellers and how to invoice the orders cleanly.
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E-Commerce Trends 2026: AI Joins the Purchase – DHL Report
The DHL E-Commerce Trends Report 2026 (2 June), based on 29,000 respondents, shows: AI moves from tool to co-decider, convenience becomes mandatory, second-hand goes mainstream. What small sellers can do now.
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HDE Online Monitor 2026: Where Your Customers Buy Now
The new HDE Online Monitor 2026 (3 June) maps German e-commerce: marketplaces at a 56.7% share, +4.3% growth, older buyers on the rise, 35% research with AI. The key takeaways for small sellers.
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Online Store Systems Compared 2026: Which One Fits You?
Marketplace, hosted shop or self-hosted? This comparison sorts the main online store systems for 2026 by effort, required know-how and real costs – incl. cost examples and a decision guide.
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eBay Payment Terms from July 2026: What Changes for Sellers
From 8 July 2026, new payment terms apply to existing eBay sellers. What changes for holds, reserves and payouts – with a practical example and checklist.
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Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment: 20% Off from 25 June 2026
From 25 June 2026, Amazon offers up to 20% off Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF) shipping fees. What the programme really means for small online sellers – with an example, cost check and honest assessment.
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Amazon VAT Calculation Switching to Shipment Level on 1 June 2026
From 1 June 2026, Amazon switches VAT calculation from unit to shipment level. What sellers should check in the final days — with a practical example and checklist.
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Amazon Prime Day 2026 in June: Last-Minute Plan for Sellers
Amazon has moved Prime Day 2026 to June — Germany included. What German sellers can still prepare in the remaining weeks, with deadlines, checklist and a practical example.
Etsy Listings 2026: New Title Rules and AI Tool for Sellers
In April 2026 Etsy rewrote its guidance for listing titles: shorter, clearer, less keyword stuffing. Here's what sellers should change today — with a practical before-and-after example and notes on the new AI title tool.
Selling on eBay in 2026: The Most Important Changes for Commercial Sellers
Higher selling fees from February 2026, expanded authenticity verification and a new international shipping service: what commercial eBay sellers really need to know and check in 2026.
Otto Market 2026: What Online Sellers Need to Know Now
Otto Market grew to 7.5 billion euros in platform turnover in 2025/26. Which requirements you must meet, what small-business sellers should consider and when the marketplace really pays off.
TikTok Shop 2026: New Fees, New Opportunities for German Sellers
TikTok Shop raised commission in Germany from 5% to 9% on 8 January 2026. What the new fees mean, which exceptions apply and when entry still pays off.
Amazon fees 2026: Where you save — and where you pay more
Amazon fees 2026 at a glance: which commissions are dropping, what changes for FBA shipping, and why the new 1.5% fuel surcharge can move your margin noticeably.