Shopify Entrepreneur Weekly

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What a hot week it’s been with the election and Black Friday just around the corner! I hope you stayed positive during all the buzz and are looking forward to the future. It's an exciting time with new opportunities and experiences ahead. Especially with this awesome news from Shopify...

Shopify announced that Shopify Tax now supports automated filing for U.S. sales tax returns 🚀, helping merchants streamline their tax compliance and simplify filing. The automated filing integrates with your store for accurate returns. You can choose where to file and review from Admin, all for a competitive flat fee per return.

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In this week's edition:

• Recent industry news.

• 2 fresh premium themes.

• Podcast of the week discussing the future of e-commerce and entrepreneurship with Tobi Lutke.

• Awesome tips to boost your AOV without deep discounts.

• Calm pic of the week.

Industry news

• Shopify Tax now supports automated filing for U.S. sales tax returns. Check eligibility here.

• Shopify’s Standard Product Taxonomy now includes more categories, attributes, and values, improving product representation accuracy. The latest release updates areas like Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, and Sporting Goods.

• Good news for Shopify merchants using the Combined Listings app! You can now use the Shopify Search & Discovery app to customize how your combined listings appear in search results, predictive search, and product recommendations. Choose to display only child products, parent products, or both.

• Shopify Shipping now uses live rates when you purchase UPS labels in the United States, offering deeper discounts on small packages.

• X has launched its official store on Shopify: shop.x.com.

• Affirm has launched its BNPL payment services in the U.K., marking its first expansion outside the U.S. and Canada since entering the Australian market in November 2021. Additionally, Affirm updated its mobile app with features that let users view their spending limits, manage payment plans, see credit offers, and open an Affirm Money Account.

• Amazon UK is implementing a new return policy for international sellers, requiring them to offer a domestic return address or provide a return label. If they don't, customers will get a refund without returning the item. This is aimed at clarifying guidelines for sellers and simplifying returns for customers.

New themes alert

Ketstone by Brickspace Lab
^{Price $380 USD}

This theme is built for wholesale (B2B) with features like quick ordering and account restrictions. Replace apps and save money with built-in features while boosting conversion rates with a smartly designed theme. Improve conversions for bulk ordering. Your customers will enjoy browsing, promotions, and a fast checkout.

Divine by Swissuplabs
^{Price $170 USD}

Enjoy a faster, smoother shopping experience with the Divine theme. Boost conversions and keep customers engaged! Designed to enhance interaction and sales, it simplifies showcasing and selling products.

Podcast of the week

Taylor Page and Karl Meisterheim had a great chat with Tobi Lutke on their podcast Liquid Weekly. Tobi shared some fascinating insights on the future of e-commerce, entrepreneurship, and how technology is shaping the industry, while also delving into the story behind creating Liquid.

Optimization tip

Looking to boost your Average Order Value (AOV) without deep discounts?

Incentivize multiple purchases! Encourage customers to buy more by offering perks.

• Free insured shipping when purchasing 2+ items.

• Free gift with a purchase of 3+ items.

• Cashback on orders with 5+ items.

These strategies boost perceived value and make customers feel like they're getting more bang for their buck. Go for it! If you need a hand building it to suit your store, just submit a project.

Photo of the week

Calm, the popular app for sleep and meditation, had a brilliant moment during the US election broadcast: “We bought this ad space to give you 30 seconds of silence. Yep, just silence.” Can you think of a better way to attract new users this week? 🧘‍♀️

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