Practical knowledge for entrepreneurs: invoicing, accounting and digital business processes made simple.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces
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.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces
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.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces
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.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces
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.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces
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.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces
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.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces
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.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces
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.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces
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.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces
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.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces
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.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.