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The U.S. government has recently made some major changes to its trade policy. Most of this has been in the context of tariffs, which are taxes charged on imported goods.

Toys are weird. At least when it comes to fulfillment. They come in every shape and size. Some rattle, some break, some are full of tiny choking hazards that’ll get you fined if you ship them wrong. And don’t even get me started on Q4—the whole toy industry lives and...

You’ve got a great idea for a toy. Maybe it started as a sketch. Maybe you’ve already built a prototype. Or maybe you’ve had some success on Etsy or Kickstarter and you’re ready to scale. No matter where you are in the journey, there’s one part of the toy business...

Running a subscription box business is more than just having a clever idea and cool products. Once the orders start rolling in, the real work begins: getting those boxes out the door on time, packed correctly, and shipped to the right place. This is where a lot of companies stumble....

You’ve built your box. Nailed your niche. Maybe even made your first few sales. Now comes the hard part—actually shipping it. Fulfillment is where the rubber meets the road. And if you're not careful, it's where your margins go to die. Between packing materials, labor, and postage, subscription box fulfillment...

Subscription boxes started as a trend, but they became something differently entirely over the course of the 2010s and 2020s. What started with beauty boxes and monthly snacks has evolved into a whole ecosystem of niche products, loyal customers, and steady revenue. Nowadays, subscription boxes are a steady and popular...

If you’re thinking about making your board game in the United States, you’re not alone. Between rising overseas shipping costs, supply chain delays, and the threat of tariffs, a lot of board game publishers are considering manufacturing games in the US. That’s why I sat in on a panel at...

If you’re selling supplements, choosing a fulfillment partner isn’t optional. It’s a make-or-break decision. You can have the perfect formula, beautiful packaging, and solid demand. But if your shipping falls apart, your brand takes the hit. Customers don’t blame the warehouse. They blame you. And they don’t come back. That’s...

Having an idea for a supplement is easy. You’re in the shower, and it hits you: a focus blend that doesn’t taste like chalk. A better multivitamin for people who hate pills. A natural sleep aid that actually works. You write it down, you sketch a logo, maybe even mock...

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If you're planning a global Kickstarter, you probably already know that international fulfillment is complicated. It’s no overstatement to say it can quickly become the most complex part of your campaign. I sat in on a panel at GAMA 2025 called International Fulfillment and Logistics, featuring experienced partners from across...

You're ready to launch your Kickstarter campaign any day now. But you're worried about taxes and VAT, customs, duties, and tariffs. How are you going to handle that for your Kickstarter? Customs & VAT may seem very complicated, and we won't lie to you — they are. But with a...

Launching a successful Kickstarter campaign is a ton of fun! But it also requires a lot of planning in order to do it properly. Kickstarter reward fulfillment is notoriously tricky and there are a lot of things that go into it.

In this article, we’re going to share everything we think you need to know about Kickstarter fulfillment. That includes information on:

Forecasting backer demand
Finding a manufacturer
Creating a shipping timetable
Booking freight
Lining up order fulfillment
Handling returns and complaints, and
A hard-to-categorize tips and tricks that are generally helpful to know
We hope you find these tips helpful for your next campaign!