Headlines are popping up about how UPS, USPS and FedEx are hiring more delivery staff to keep up with the upcoming holiday demand. And it’s not too far-fetched to assume that the uptick in hiring is in part due to issues that came up last year, including late and lost packages. So although it’s great to hear that the major delivery organizations are stepping up their game, the shipping hiccups that happened last year weren’t 100 percent their fault. Online businesses, too, were to blame, and they,...

Since its inception, the Internet has broken down international borders and created a host of selling opportunities for businesses around the globe. And although there has been a steady uptick of cross-border online sales since, there are still some business owners that need to pop an Advil or two before even thinking about making the big leap overseas.   And that’s because international commerce comes with its own set of issues, such as country-specific regulations and requirements, additional shipping charges, and duties...