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Guidance and success stories from our ecommerce entrepreneurs, logistics experts, and the wider Saltbox community.

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Small Biz
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7 best email marketing platforms for small businesses to boost engagement and sales (2026)
Explore the 7 best email marketing platforms tailored for small businesses. Find out how tools like Klaviyo, Mailchimp, and Brevo can amplify your outreach and sales.
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Seasonal
7
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Preparing your product-based business for peak season success
At our recent Q4 Virtual Conference, industry experts shared their secrets on how to scale during the holiday peak season. Uncover the highlights in this post to set your brand up for success.
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Ecommerce
7
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From cart to counter: How to get products into retail stores
Breaking into retail takes more than great products. Here’s how to get products into retail stores—with a step-by-step checklist and support from Saltbox to make it faster and stress-free.
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Seasonal
10
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A complete list of 2025 peak season surcharges from shipping carriers
Gain insight into holiday shipping surcharges, the fees imposed by major parcel carriers when self-shipping, and strategies to help you minimize these additional costs.
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Seasonal
7
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How to optimize your pick-and-pack fulfillment flow for the holiday season
A practical guide for product shippers to optimize pick-and-pack workflows for peak season success.
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Ecommerce
10
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Back-to-school ecommerce strategy: How to plan, market, and fulfill with confidence
Prepare your ecommerce business for back-to-school season with a comprehensive strategy across logistics, marketing, and customer experience.
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Ecommerce
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Prime Day is here. Win big with Saltbox's Prime Day prep contest
Prime Day is here, and we’re celebrating ecommerce hustle with a contest that rewards your fulfillment hustle.
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Tips
4
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How Rhode built a $1B brand in 3 years – and what you can steal
Rhode reached a $1B valuation in just three years. Fame helped, but strategy sealed the deal. Here’s what founders can learn from Rhode’s growth playbook.
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Logistics
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How to outsource logistics and keep control of your operations
Looking to outsource logistics for your small business? This guide walks through your options—from DIY to full-service solutions—and helps you choose the right path without losing control of your operations.
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