When your biggest client gets hit with a 25% import duty, waiting days for a bank transfer can cost you more than time—it can cost you opportunities. Currency swings, payment delays, and rigid financial systems put Singapore exporters at risk in a volatile trade environment. Thankfully, Singapore’s fintech ecosystem is built for this. Exporters now have smarter ways to manage payments, hold multiple currencies, and stay agile in the face of disruption. This blog explores how the right financial tools can help Singapore businesses not just survive—but thrive—in a changing global economy.

With its high levels of consumer spend, the US has long been a cornerstone market for global e-commerce sellers. It’s also home to some of the world’s most established online retail platforms, making it an attractive territory for sellers aiming for rapid growth.  

Recently you may have heard people talking about ‘trade deficits’ in relation to the ongoing global tariffs story. A trade deficit is when a country imports more goods and services than it exports–resulting in a negative balance of trade. If a country were exporting more goods and services than it imports then that would be known as a trade surplus.

What is lead time? It is the amount of time between when an order is placed and when it is fulfilled.
Some businesses call this processing, while others refer to it as handling. For online merchants, this includes tasks such as storage, stock maintenance, order processing, and shipments. 

Did you know that freelancing is one of the most favored ways for many job seekers to side hustle?

As the global trade story continues to evolve, we'll be sharing some simple guides to some of the key terminology and processes you might want to know more about. This week, we've got a quick guide to how global tariffs are calculated and paid.

State money transmitter licensing laws are a big deal in the US. They govern the safety and integrity of the payments system. In 48 states, payment companies need money transmitter licenses. However, it takes a lot to get approved for one. Find out more about the application process here.

Payoneer delivers a frictionless way to withdraw your PropellerAds revenue with low fees, quick access to funds, and global support.

Pakistan is the world’s 8th fastest growing freelance economy and one of the leading global hubs for freelance software engineers. 

Getting paid from AdSense shouldn’t be a hassle. Payoneer’s Adsense & YouTube Partner Program payouts provides you with a flexible way to receive your AdSense payments. Below is a simple guide to help you get started.

Tariffs are a tax that countries can impose on goods imported from different parts of the world – essentially adding an extra cost to foreign products which, in turn, can make them more expensive for exporters, importers, the end consumer, or a combination of them all. 

Talented visual artists often find it challenging to monetize their art. Payoneer and Gelato are joining forces to help them overcome the challenge with a produce-on-demand and payment solution that opens global markets. 

Welcome to our definitive list of the top 10 countries for freelancers to do business in! These countries offer a favorable environment for freelancers, with a combination of high demand, supportive policies, and easy ways to get paid. 

ACoS – What is ACoS marketing and how is it calculated? Navigating the ecommerce world can sometimes feel like decoding a complex secret language. One term that frequently surfaces is Advertising Cost of Sales, commonly known as ACoS. If you’ve found yourself puzzled by what it means and why it matters, you’ve landed at the […]

Shopify is the perfect solution for ecommerce sellers who want to take their businesses to new heights. It’s a powerful platform that offers a wide range of integrations and features, making it easy to provide seamless online shopping experiences for customers worldwide.

Translation is a valuable skill in today’s global market, and as a freelancer, you can turn your language abilities into a steady income stream. Whether you’re bilingual or a native speaker, top translation platforms make it easy to find clients, set your rates, and get paid quickly.

A quote estimates costs before work begins; an invoice requests payment after it's done. Knowing when and how to use each helps you stay organized, get paid faster, and build client trust.

No matter your business size, invoicing is key to getting paid. This guide covers when and how to send invoices, what to include, and why e-invoicing makes life easier — all while helping you save time and get paid faster.

Hiring international contractors can help you scale your business and cut costs—but each country has its own rules. This guide covers what you need to know about working with contractors in key markets and how Payoneer makes global payments simple and compliant.

Looking to start or grow your eBay business? This guide covers everything you need to know—from listing products and understanding seller fees to managing shipping and scaling your store. Plus, discover how linking Payoneer to your eBay account can simplify cross-border payments, save on fees, and give you more control over your earnings.

As an Amazon seller, you may be unaware that Amazon demands you to have up-to-date product liability insurance. While the retail titan isn’t responsible for any mishaps that occur with your products, sellers must protect themselves from potential injuries, mishaps, or legal issues. The good news is that obtaining ecommerce insurance, specifically product liability insurance, is not as complicated as one might think.
In this article, we will delve into insurance for Amazon sellers, highlighting the benefits and considerations, and provide guidance on effectively meeting the product liability requirements. We understand the importance of accurate and engaging content tailored to our valued client base. So, let’s dive in and explore the world of liability insurance for Amazon sellers. […]

What is lead time? It is the amount of time between when an order is placed and when it is fulfilled.Some businesses call this processing, while others refer to it as handling. For online merchants, this includes tasks such as storage, stock maintenance, order processing, and shipments.  In a highly competitive market, reducing lead time […]

Welcome to our guide on the differences between invoices and bill documents. As an eSeller, you’re familiar with these terms but may not know exactly what sets them apart. Not to worry, today we will tackle the topic of bills vs invoices. 

Did you know that New Zealand’s ecommerce market is projected to grow 38% by 2025? By then, it’s predicted to have a market value of around 8.5 billion USD. That might sound small compared to the US or China, but New Zealand’s ecommerce market is seeing strong growth and offers a lot of opportunities for […]

Use our invoice builder to create professional PDF invoices for your ecommerce business easily Introducing Payoneer’s free invoice builder – the hassle-free solution for small businesses. Easily create professional invoices with your customized logo, track payments, and receive payments online. Our user-friendly interface makes it easy to add client and payment details and save customized […]

Are you a small business owner looking to manage your finances more effectively? One key aspect of financial management is understanding the difference between purchase orders and invoices. While both are essential for recording transactions and managing cash flow, they serve different purposes in the purchasing process.

As a business owner, smooth cashflow is essential–and sending professional, accurate, timely invoices play a vital role. Learn best practices for invoicing international clients here.

As 2023 comes into full swing, small and large businesses around the world are still recovering from the lingering effects of COVID-19. To help them do so, consultants, agencies and freelancers continue to play a critical role in keeping the global economy humming. With the new year, however, comes new challenges. Rapidly rising costs of […]

Are you looking for a way to sell products on Amazon without the hassle of sourcing, packing, and shipping? Look no further than Amazon print-on-demand.  This innovative business model allows you to sell various custom-printed products without touching a single physical item. Simply upload your designs, set your prices, and let Amazon handle the rest.  […]

With an estimated $67 billion in sales revenues and a 10% forecasted annual growth rate, Southeast Asia is an eCommerce powerhouse. The region boasts more than 400 million online users, including 40 million that were added in 2020 across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand, making it one of the world’s fastest growing internet markets.
While the spike in online traffic last year was largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the shift to eCommerce is likely here to stay. In this report, we’ll be diving into the specifics of eCommerce in Southeast Asia, including the leading markets and the most popular product categories, as well as an overview of three of the region’s largest marketplaces.
We hope that the information provided here will serve you as you grow your business and expand into one of the world’s hottest eCommerce markets.

With 27 member states, including 19 that use the Euro single currency, the European Union is an important market for any business. But if your business is based outside of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), it can be difficult for you to manage cross-border payments in Euros. You need to pay your suppliers, receive […]

1042s vs. 1099s forms: who needs to file these IRS tax documents? When it comes to U.S. financial reporting, two forms that are commonly used include the 1042s vs. 1099 tax forms. To help you better understand when and why you might need to use these forms, we spoke with Ran Admoni, Payoneer’s tax products […]

The last few years have seen a massive rise in people opening ecommerce businesses, especially during the pandemic when a lot of people set up side hustles while they were stuck at home.  One of the most popular ecommerce business models is dropshipping. It’s seen as a simple way to start to sell products online, […]

Wise (formerly Transferwise) offers a multi-currency international account which is popular among travel-lovers, digital nomads, and people who want to regularly send money to family back home.  Users appreciate Wise’s easy to use interface, low transfer fees, and integration with e-wallets and small business tools. But many businesses need more than that to make global […]

Growing a business is always challenging. You have a lot of things to juggle, including understanding your customers, staying on top of market changes, and delivering excellent customer service. Great employees make a huge difference in helping your business scale, but you also need to keep down the costs of a large workforce.  One popular […]

How drop shipping from US suppliers helps small businesses Editor’s Note: This article is a guest post by Devon Funk, a freelancer at Spocket.  In today’s business landscape, small businesses drive robust economic growth and job creation. There are an estimated 33.2 million small businesses across the United States, accounting for 99.9 percent of all […]

Growing a business is always challenging. You have a lot of things to juggle, including understanding your customers, staying on top of market changes, and delivering excellent customer service. Great employees make a huge difference in helping your business scale, but you also need to keep down the costs of a large workforce.  One popular […]

As the world turns it back on pandemic restrictions and lockdowns, more and more businesses are not only striving to get back on their feet but also expand into newer and unchartered territories. While there are many ways to expand your business internationally, the most preferred is the direct route of incorporating your business in […]

Payoneer has partnered with Pakistan’s biggest commercial bank, HBL, to enable its customers access to real time withdrawals. This partnership will play an instrumental role in easing cross-border payment needs for Pakistan’s businesses and freelancers. Payoneer has been facilitating Pakistani businesses and freelancers for more than a decade and is a trusted payment platform of […]

Getting paid from Amazon CA Seller Central As the eCommerce market in Canada rapidly expands, Amazon CA seller central is an essential platform for eSellers. With revenue projected to reach US$62.12bn in 2023 and an annual growth rate (CAGR 2023-2027) of 10.95%, Amazon CA seller central can help eSellers tap into this growing market.  Although […]

Making cross-border business payments to suppliers, clients, or partners in Singapore can be tough if you don’t have a bank account in Singapore dollars (SGD). You can find yourself landed with high currency conversion fees, long waits for funds to clear, and confusing paperwork that takes up far too much of your time. Singapore is […]

Growing a business is always challenging. You have a lot of things to juggle, including understanding your customers, staying on top of market changes, and delivering excellent customer service. Great employees make a huge difference in helping your business scale, but you also need to keep down the costs of a large workforce.  One popular […]

For people who do business with partners, suppliers, or clients in Hong Kong, managing cross-border business payments without a local business bank account in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD) can be a real challenge. There’s often time-consuming, tedious paperwork that you have to complete every time. Currency conversion fees from your local currency can be high, […]

When growing a business, it can be difficult to figure out how to move to the next level of growth while in the thick of the day-to-day operations. SWOT analysis encourages you to take a step back and think strategically about what exactly your business does and the environment your business is in.   What […]

The past two years have brought unprecedented disruptions to the global employment market. As billions around the world continued to shelter against COVID-19, the global work force, including millions of freelancers, has adapted to a new reality. In this fourth edition of the Freelance Income Report, using data from a survey of 2,000 Payoneer customers from over 100 countries who work with international clients, we set out to better understand who today’s freelance workers are, what unique challenges they face, and how they are weathering the global pandemic. As you will see, the results show that not only were […]

Asia-Pacific offers massive potential for DTC ecommerce. But cross-border payments can be a headache. We share an actionable strategy for DTC payments that'll remove DTC payment hazards and expand your business with ease. What are you waiting for?

Amazon's where everyone's shopping these days. Amazon PPC can boost sales, but it's not the only way. Here’s the thing - you can skip PPC and still boost sales! We've got 7 clever methods for more traffic and sales. Save your cash with these Amazon sales improvement strategies.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was a game-changer when it came into force on May 25, 2018. Five years later, the impact of GDPR is still profound, with ongoing changes in enforcement and new precedents being set by courts and regulators. The question today is not whether you were ready back then, but whether your business is still compliant and up-to-date with the latest developments.

Dropshipping has become popular among those seeking a secondary income. To succeed in dropshipping, you need to understand the process. This article provides the necessary information to determine if dropshipping is right for you.

When it comes to accounting and paperwork, small businesses and freelancers have a lot to keep track of. Fortunately, business software like Free Invoice Builder helps streamline the process and keeps all your documents organized.  Two important business documents you’ll need to know are estimates and invoices. While there are similarities between the two, they […]

As the world’s sixth largest country, Australia offers the chance for ambitious ecommerce traders and service providers to accelerate their business growth. 

As an SMB operating across borders, have you ever struggled with invoicing your overseas partners in their local currency? It’s a common challenge that many businesses face when trying to manage their finances and cash flow. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of invoicing in foreign currencies and how it can help your […]

This guide to trends in 2023 brings you the latest insights into the rapidly evolving online selling landscape. As an online seller, staying abreast of the latest trends and leveraging them to stay ahead of the competition is crucial. In 2023, we expect to see some exciting developments impacting sellers and customers.

It’s not easy to run a small business or work as a solopreneur. When you only have a few employees, you have to wear many hats and deal with a lot of different issues. You need to make difficult decisions, and long hours and financial stress are common.  All of this can put small business […]

This guide to trends in 2023 brings you the latest insights into the rapidly evolving online selling landscape. As an online seller, staying abreast of the latest trends and leveraging them to stay ahead of the competition is crucial. In 2023, we expect to see some exciting developments impacting sellers and customers. […]

Direct to consumer, or D2C, sales is a market that’s been growing in importance in the last few years. You could think of it as a simpler form of ecommerce, where companies design, produce, market, and sell their products or services directly to the consumer or end user, without any intermediaries. 
The D2C market is already worth $128 billion in the US alone, and it’s forecast to reach almost $213 billion by 2024. Other markets are predicting even faster growth, such as India where D2C is forecast to grow at a CAGR of around 40% from $12 billion in 2022 to $60 billion by 2026. It’s an increasingly popular way for ecommerce companies to diversify their sales channels for greater resilience. Indeed, as seen in our 2022 UK eCommerce report, 46% of UK ecommerce SMBs consider D2C sales to be the biggest opportunity for their business in the next 12 months.
However, building a successful D2C company involves careful work. D2C brands own their relationship with their audience and don’t rely on middlemen, so they have to invest strategically into building their brand recognition and nurturing connections with existing and potential customers. 
To help you make the most of this trend, we’ve gathered 7 tips for building your D2C brand, to help you succeed in boosting profits in 2023. […]

Direct to consumer, or D2C, sales is a market that’s been growing in importance in the last few years. You could think of it as a simpler form of ecommerce, where companies design, produce, market, and sell their products or services directly to the consumer or end user, without any intermediaries.  The D2C market is […]

Insights and tips from three industry leaders. Software development outsourcing is a multi-billion dollar industry used by SMBs and enterprises worldwide to grow their businesses and realize their long-term goals. That’s great news for software development outsourcing agencies, whose pool of potential clients has never been bigger. Tapping into that pool, however, is a different story […]

Now it’s much easier to pay your Amazon advertising invoices It’s time to pay your Amazon Business invoice, but what options are available to you? Before we share the GREAT NEWS, you can use Automated Clearing House (ACH) debit, ACH payment, wire transfer, check, or credit memo. ACH debit is Amazon’s preferred option, and you […]

Here at Payoneer, we work hard to ensure you have the best bank transfer options available. That’s why, as a Payoneer client, you have several banking methods available – Local transfers and SWIFT (Wire) transfers. In this article, we will introduce you to both these payment methods and provide a helpful guide on when to […]

Online sellers can vary quite dramatically, but there’s one thing that they all share – they all need enough working capital. You could be enjoying a very high number of sales each month, but if you don’t manage your working capital well enough, you might need to fold the business. We will explain everything there […]

Struggling to earn the big bucks? Whether you’re a freelance graphic designer or content writer, finding quality clients that will pay you what you’re worth can be challenging. However, there are tips and best practices out there that you can use to land better paying gigs and allow you to earn the income you’ve always […]

Today, we’re going to dive into the exciting world of freelance business analysis, a career path that offers a unique blend of autonomy, flexibility, and exciting opportunities. Whether you’re looking to gain more control over your schedule, build a more diverse portfolio of clients, or simply enjoy the perks of working from home, freelancing as a business analyst can provide all of that and more. In recent years, freelancing has seen a significant rise in popularity, with employees and employers recognizing its many benefits. In fact, according to a recent report, the number of people opting for freelance careers continues […]

In this sixth part of our holiday season advice series from some of the world’s leading marketplaces, we speak with Kuan Huang, Partner Manager at Kaufland.de, the German online and offline hypermarket giant that sells not only food and drink but also general merchandise, clothing, hardware and homewares. There are tons of great tips to […]

Canada’s economy is thriving, making it an excellent place to do business with. Thanks to its proximity to the US, many Americans in particular have clients and customers over the border in Canada, or work with Canadian partners and other business connections. Business is always better when your transactions and payments go smoothly, but cross-border […]

Growing a business is always challenging. You have a lot of things to juggle, including understanding your customers, staying on top of market changes, and delivering excellent customer service. Great employees make a huge difference in helping your business scale, but you also need to keep down the costs of a large workforce.  One popular […]

If you manage, or are thinking of opening, your own web store and selling directly to consumers (DTC) as well as on marketplaces such as Amazon, Wish, or others, then you’ll be pleased to know you’re riding one of the biggest waves to hit the eCommerce industry in the past few years. The global DTC […]

Great news for Bangladeshi gig workers and entrepreneurs! Payoneer has teamed up with bKash, Bangladesh’s largest Mobile Financial Services (MFS) provider to streamline your payments and ensure that you’re able to access your funds whenever you want, wherever you want. With bKash, users can take advantage of: 24/7 real-time withdrawals Minimum withdrawal of only 1,000 […]

As one of East Asia’s main business hubs, Hong Kong has long been a focal point for cross-border B2B payments. Unfortunately, doing business in Hong Kong without a local bank account can be challenging, with tedious paperwork, high currency conversion fees, difficulty tracking payments, and long clearance times only some of the problems you might […]

Introduction 2021 was yet another challenging year for all. Just when we thought things were calming down, they continued to pose serious obstacles. For eSellers worldwide, this took the form of disrupted supply chains, last mile logistics, and much more. To get a better understanding of the past year, to make sense of it and […]

A combination of high interest rates in the US, the country’s relatively rapid economic recovery, and a rush from emerging currency bonds to the “safe haven” of USD-linked assets are all helping push the dollar higher than it’s been for 30 years.

There is an old African proverb that says “If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together.” At Payoneer, we’re always looking for ways to help our customers, partners, and marketplace clients go far and beyond what they might think is possible. That’s why we’re thrilled to […]

Ecommerce is booming around the world, so it’s a great time to expand your business to make more online sales in more parts of the world. That’s why more ecommerce companies are asking how to register a company in Hong Kong, a convenient location for serving customers across South-East Asia. Running a legal entity in […]

More topics A combination of high interest rates in the US, the country’s relatively rapid economic recovery, and a rush from emerging currency bonds to the “safe haven” of USD-linked assets are all helping push the dollar higher than it’s been for 30 years. This might be good for American tourists on shopping sprees in Europe, […]

When it comes to paying your contractors, suppliers and remote employees, knowing that your funds reached their destination in full and on time is critical for maintaining a healthy relationship with your service providers. Effectively tracking payments, however, requires a robust and transparent solution that gives you a birds-eye-view as to where your funds are […]

In this second part of our holiday season advice from some of the world’s leading marketplaces, we speak with Kacper Rozenbaum, Head of International Sales at Allegro, the leading online marketplace for the people of Poland. So, take a short break from your holiday season preparations and have a quick look at what Allegro recommends. […]

Nice to see you here, entrepreneur. As an eCommerce seller on Amazon, Walmart, or Wayfair, you’re probably very familiar with the peak seasons of your products and you know that your financing needs vary from season to season. At Payoneer, we understand that too, and that’s why we designed our Capital Advance solution with eSellers […]

Great news for Dutch eSellers! Amazon has officially launched in the Netherlands enabling thousands of local retailers to expand their businesses. Amazon has been serving customers in the Netherlands for quite a few years – since 2014, when they launched an eBook shop on Amazon.nl. Prime was launched in 2017, enabling customers to enjoy fast […]

eCommerce has rapidly come to be recognized as India’s fastest growing commercial industry. With a 51% annual growth rate in revenues, the highest in the world, industry sales are expected to reach $62.3 billion by 2023. For cross-border sellers, expanding into India is an excellent opportunity to tap into a still developing market.

Exciting news for freelancers in Pakistan! Payoneer has recently partnered with JazzCash, a mobile payment provider in Pakistan, enabling you to receive funds from your Payoneer account directly into your JazzCash account. The majority of freelancers in Pakistan use Payoneer to receive international payments from marketplaces and direct clients and then withdraw fund via their […]

The iconic imagery of Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak building the very first Apple Computer I in their garage introduced the world to the household term: ‘The Garage Entrepreneur’. The founders of Google, Disney, HP, and Microsoft are all equally impressive members of the 20th-century ‘Back-yard Billionaire’ club, too. The New Age Entrepreneur “With an […]

Due to the rising cases of COVID-19 on the global front, there are many industries that have seen an impact by the wave of social distancing, specifically the software domain. As the world remains refined to their homes, there are many software projects that have come to a standstill because of the lack of a […]

On September 14th, Payoneer held an exciting forum in Lahore, Pakistan with a turnout rate of 450+ attendees – way more than what we expected! The event was attended by online professionals, agency owners and businessmen from as far as Multan, Faisalabad and Sialkot – including one of Payoneer’s earliest adopters.

Amazon reviews are always a hot topic as these ratings benefit sellers in a number of ways but getting them can be challenging. In fact, earlier last year, a rash of Buyer-Seller Messaging restrictions raised questions about how to correctly interpret and follow Amazon’s guidelines for requesting reviews. Here we’ll cover why reviews are such […]

Freelancing is booming, led by young workers and enabled by tech. Payoneer’s global survey shows $21/hr average rates, high satisfaction, and growing female participation. Experience beats education, and flexibility is the top perk.

The global music publishing market is expected to exceed $6.55 billion USD by the end of 2024 — but many digital publishers, distributors, music labels and performing rights organizations (PROs) are still finding it difficult to provide artists with a positive royalty payment experience. Bringing music to a mass audience is the only way independent […]

The Freelance Revolution, The Great Resignation, whatever you want to call it, it’s hard to avoid hearing about the ways work life has drastically changed over the past year. And last week saw even more news that adds fuel to this shift in today’s global work force. LinkedIn, the leading social platform used by over […]

Email marketing is one of the most effective revenue generation strategies, especially for eSellers. The average email marketing campaign ROI is 3,800%, with 18% of retail companies generating an ROI of over 7000%. However, the effectiveness of email marketing campaigns is not guaranteed. eSellers looking to generate revenue through email marketing campaigns need to pick […]

Raising your freelance rate is an important part of growing as a freelancer, however, if you already have a well-established client base, it can be a bit tricky. Of course, your intention is not to scare away your existing clients but raising your rates from time to time does help reflect the growth of your […]

If you’re a freelancer, you probably already know that building your business requires a very savvy marketing mind. You have to constantly think of new strategic approaches to promote yourself amongst all the competition out there. As social media platforms have become an increasingly popular option for businesses to promote themselves, freelancers worldwide are stepping […]

Did you know that Pakistan, a booming startup ecosystem, holds one of the largest numbers of freelancers and entrepreneurs in the world? With that, the number of coworking spaces in Pakistan is on the rise. When initiated for the first time, small businesses and freelancers typically don’t have the bandwidth for an office space for […]

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Nathan Resnick, CEO of Sourcify.  The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the way many of us do business. From freelancers who need to adjust to social distancing to stores that must shift to a curbside pickup and delivery model, these adaptations are necessary to keep revenue flowing […]

One of the most frustrating experiences in the business world is waiting for your payment to come through. You love your work but getting paid is also pretty important to you – after all, you need to eat and to pay your rent! Your client notifies you that they sent their payment, but your bank […]

If you run an eCommerce business, it can be really easy to let important events slip by and fall through the cracks, but we here at Payoneer, won’t let that happen. To stay ahead of the game, we’ve made your life easier by giving you a FREE eCommerce Calendar with suggestions for high-performing marketing campaigns […]

As part of our commitment to helping small and medium-sized businesses to grow globally and connect with cross-border clients, Payoneer brings you insights into working with Australian clients. Nathan Archie, Payoneer’s General Manager for Australia and New Zealand, and Fiona Kesby, Founder and CEO of GO-VA.com.au, share their tips for finding and succeeding at working […]

Earlier last month, Payoneer had the exciting opportunity to join over 200 female entrepreneurs from Latin America in El Salvador and help them gain more knowledge in the eCommerce industry. Partnering with eBay, and PayPal, Payoneer took representatives to teach and share multiple eCommerce techniques, website building strategies, and SEO do-it-yourself tools, as well as […]

High-quality landing pages are essential to success for affiliate marketers. They play a critical role in attracting visitors to your site through search engine referrals and then converting guests into customers. The following is an overview of strategies and insights to help you optimize your landing pages to achieve the best possible results. Compelling CTA […]

Live chat is fast becoming a preferred choice for eCommerce customer service. It offers a blend of benefits centered on cost-efficiency, sales and customer relationships. The following is an overview of five of the most compelling advantages of live chat for your eCommerce site. Lower Service Expenses The ability to operate as efficiently as possible […]

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Daniella Alscher, Content Marketing Associate at G2.  No matter the type of freelance business you’re running, it needs to be branded.  Personal branding is often overlooked by professional freelancers, who’d rather cut straight to the chase of seeking out clients on freelance platforms and putting their pedal […]

As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, the remote workforce has become the new norm for the first time in modern history. Many freelancers and gig-workers share the same concerns for job security and financial stability, leaving them to wonder – what’s in store for the future of freelancing? Will the future of work […]

As the deadline approaches for the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to go into effect, there are concerns as to how the regulations will affect affiliate marketers. Now is a good time to explore some of the issues around GDPR and what affiliate marketers should know. The following is an overview of key […]

Consumers trust peer input when making purchase decisions and have grown accustomed to receiving peer ratings and reviews when evaluating production options. Therefore, affiliate marketers need to leverage influencer marketing strategies to optimize sales results. The following is an overview of strategies for tapping into influencer marketing to take your affiliate sales to the next […]

Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Nick, director of eBusiness Boss I’ve been a full-time Amazon seller for over two years now and I’ve loved every minute. That’s me in the picture above holding the first product we ever sold on Amazon! Last year we surpassed the seven-figure mark—a huge milestone for us. […]

A business line of credit is usually recommended for short-term financing needs, like buying inventory and paying for a surprise expense, but it can also be used to cover long-term expenses, such as advertising campaigns and insurance costs. Line of credit borrowing limits often range from $5,000 to $150,000 and are smaller than a short-term […]

Payoneer has launched VAT Payment service to help users pay VAT easily. while in Spain, Italy and France, we have more complicated payment flows to follow, which is, pay to fiscal representative. As for now, we do have multiple bank accounts supported in each country, however, there are still more fiscal rep accounts that haven’t […]

Earl Nightingale once said, “Remember, jobs are owned by the company, you own your career.” Being a freelancer gives you control of who you work with, when you do that work, and what kind of work you want to create. It’s ideal in so many ways. Often times, the most stressful part of freelancing isn’t the […]

Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Connie Benton, professional blogger and writer. As a freelancer, it would be ideal to work with companies that provide a consistent stream of tasks and pay on time. For many, it’s not an option. You have to dedicate a significant portion of your time to find clients […]

A buyer persona is a semi-fictional depiction of the prototypical customer within a target market. In recent years, buyer personas have become a popular alternative for identifying and understanding a target market than a general description. The following is an introduction to buyer personas, along with an explanation for why personas are so useful for […]

Black Friday isn’t only a major shopping day for B2C sales; it’s also a great opportunity for freelancers to make sales to their business customers. With the holiday sales season just opening, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are times when your business and seller clients are looking for downloadable items and services that they can […]

The average small business owner can find it hard to manage operations; between managing clients and employees and following up on contracts, he/she barely has time to breathe, let alone grow. Everyone around urges to “get an assistant,” but a full-time dedicated assistant isn’t always in the cards. A virtual one can be. More and […]

Easter is quickly becoming one of the most important retail days of the year, and for a good reason; In 2016, U.S consumers spent over $17.3 billion during the Easter holiday weekend, with millennials spending the most out of all age groups. Because of the revenue generation potential, more and more businesses use the holiday […]

If you’re a cross-border eSeller in the EU and UK, you’re likely to use Payoneer’s VAT Service which enables you to easily pay required VAT for free, save on conversion fees and receive peace of mind that your payment will arrive on time. For some, paying VAT in France, Italy, Poland and Spain can be […]

The featured photo above (as in many of our blog posts) was purchased and edited on Shutterstock. This stunning photo of the Godafoss Waterfall in Iceland was taken by Andrew Mayovskyy. If you’re a freelancer who works in design or marketing, you probably rely on stock photos as part of your work. While there are […]

Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Mile Živković, content writer and work-life balance expert at Chanty.  The modern age has brought us many blessings. Fast internet, ability to work online, learning opportunities for everyone, cat memes and videos and much more. The problem is, all of these wonderful things also took a toll on our […]

Payoneer’s Global Payment Service provides you with international receiving accounts that allow your international clients to pay you via local bank transfer – just like a local employee with a local bank account. As a regulated US company, we often require documentation to ensure the security of our account holders and to comply with industry rules and regulations. In order […]

Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Bamidele Onibalusi, freelance writer and Founder at Writers in Charge.  Late invoice payments are no fun. They force freelancers and small business owners to get creative with their bills, instead of their work. Yet, severe cash shortfalls are a sad reality for lots of entrepreneurs. A recent survey […]

Imagine scrolling through your social feed and coming across a post by a well-known actress endorsing a particular face cream. Everything about the picture is perfect; from the background to the pose to the caption – it all seems too set up. And it is. Now, imagine the same scenario, but instead of an actress, […]

There’s never been a better time to learn a new language. As the world becomes metaphorically smaller, doing business abroad or spending more time travelling to new places is in the reach of a whole new range of people. Now more than ever, if you are a language teacher this is a great time to […]

Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Jesse Lakes, co-founder and CEO of Geniuslink The name of the Amazon affiliate game is to maximize commissions, and there are countless ways to tweak your site and eke out a few more dollars each month. However, that is often significant work for not much return. One […]

One of the first things an affiliate marketer must decide is whether to offer general merchandise and services or to specialize in a particular category of products. For some people that have a passion or expertise for jewelry, a specialization in jewelry affiliation makes a lot of sense. While specializing creates some potential advantages in […]

For many freelancers, a huge motivator in their work involves freedom. Freedom to choose working hours, location(s), and sometimes even specific days of the week to work. However, despite how flexible freelancing has the potential to be, its freedom comes with a price. This price is finding and maintaining a steady stream of work and […]

Being a freelance translator has many advantages, but one of the most challenging aspects is ensuring you have a regular stream of jobs. Finding a reliable, high-quality platform makes this crucial task that much easier, which is why many translators are turning to TextMaster. What is TextMaster? Created in 2011, TextMaster has become the leading professional […]

Whether you’re a small business, consultant or professional, getting paid is critical. With Payoneer, funds are transferred quickly and securely from companies worldwide to your local bank account in INR at low cost. Read on for a step-by-step guide to updating your personal bank account details with Payoneer. To Update Your Bank Details In compliance […]

When you’re working for yourself, successful time management is crucial. Wasting too much time on the lateral tasks and not on your actual work can make freelancing more complicated than it needs to be. The global freelance community is growing at a staggering rate, and technology is catching up. There are many tools at the freelancer’s […]

Do you receive payments from clients or business partners with Payoneer’s Make a Payment service? We’ve got good news for you! Starting today, you can send invoices, reminders, and manage your payments, while enjoying Make a Payment‘s free and fast account-to-account payment service. The beauty of the Make a Payment service is threefold: It’s FREE – Payoneer […]

Because of the lack of a formal employment relationship, freelancers are exposed to greater risk of non-payment for work than traditional employees. A client refusing to pay for completed work is an unfortunate and frustrating experience. Knowing what to do when faced with the challenge of a non-paying client is helpful. The following are some […]

A niche approach and a deep understanding of your buyer help you offer the right products with the right messages. It’s a simple fact: Affiliate marketers that don’t take a keen interest in market research will get outflanked by those that do. With so many eCommerce providers competing for attention, it’s crucial you grab onto […]

Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Amanda Sparks, Head of Content at Essay Supply. At first thought, it seems illogical and a waste of money. Hiring an academic writer as part of a content writing team? Weren’t these the people who were our teachers? The people who insisted we learn how to write […]

Earlier this year, Fiverr launched its Fiverr Pro program. Fiverr Pro is the new premium channel offered by Fiverr, which promotes the services of outstanding freelance professionals to clients (or “buyers”, as Fiverr calls them). It’s available on the same Fiverr platform, but Pro users get a ”Pro” badge added to their profile to identify […]

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Mike Hanski. One of the most popular and profitable forms of professional writing today is ghostwriting. And with good reason. Depending upon the project, client and associated budget, ghostwriters can garner pay that’s equivalent to a yearly 9 to 5 salary, for just one client. And you […]

Many people dream of writing professionally, and even take a stab at it for a while. However, if you are truly serious about freelance copywriting as a career and you intend to earn a comfortable living writing, more is required than simply putting pen to paper and capturing whatever ideas are floating around in your […]

In the early 2000s, the SaaS industry saw rapid growth, extending to many different industries including eCommerce, human resources, business intelligence/analytics and accounting. In addition to large players like IBM and Salesforce, small companies all over the world began developing their own SaaS products. This growth continues today, with Gartner reporting that the public SaaS […]

With thousands of Amazon sellers created each day and very few barriers to entry, it’s no surprise there’s a high risk for seller fraud. In fact, sites such as Marketplace Pulse have reported up to 100 new fraudulent accounts every day. During holiday season and high-volume traffic times, these numbers are even higher. Amazon is […]

Does this describe you? The minute your eyes pop open, your stomach churns with dread. You know your day will be jam-packed, and even if you put in 12 hours, you won’t get everything you need to do done.  Clients are yapping at you, demanding to know where their finished work is. You feel like […]

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Aleksandar Olic. In freelancing, every hour counts. The more time you can save, the more of it you can spend on billable activities. To help you get the most out of your work day, here are the top productivity apps that will help you spend less time […]

Payoneer offers several easy, quick, and low-cost ways to receive funds from global clients, and once you’ve done so, there are many ways you can use your earnings. Once of the most useful ways, though, is to withdraw your earnings, at any time, to your local bank account. After all, Payoneer connects with local banks […]

The world is a rapidly expanding multinational market, presenting immense opportunities for cross-border communication. And as the global marketplace grows at an unprecedented rate, so does the demand for efficient translation services. With a focus on simplifying the translation process, Gengo enables individuals and businesses worldwide to quickly and easily connect with a global audience. […]

What motivates a person to buy one product over another or, for that matter, to buy any product at all? Zig Ziglar gives the short answer: “People don’t buy for logical reasons. They buy for emotional reasons.” Try as you might to resist that notion, the truth is that purchasing decisions are often based, not […]

Just about any freelancer knows the pain of running after clients for payments due. It is possibly the biggest struggle an outsourced worker across the world has to deal with, and it’s been a thorn in the global community’s side for decades. Fortunately, all that is likely to change in a major way thanks to […]

In today’s competitive work environment, everyone is looking to hire the best possible talent for their company. But what happens when the most talented person for the position is thousands of miles away? Today’s Company Spotlight is focused on a company that has found a way to overcome international obstacles to help companies hire the […]

Upwork (formerly oDesk) offers web developers an opportunity to brandish their profiles in front of thousands of potential clients. Your portfolio, core competencies, and other data receives far more visibility on Upwork than on your personal website or social media profile, but only if you create an Upwork presence that forces potential clients to notice […]

Small business owners are discovering the advantages of working with clients in other countries. According to a USForex study, 58% of small businesses are already working with international clients while, 72% plan to increase the number of international clients in 2017. Of those small business owners surveyed, nearly 100% were confident about the potential of […]

Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Danone, Unilever, P&G, Hyundai and Toyota – just some of the brands who are working with the creative crowdsourcing platform eYeka. Here we chat with Yannig Roth, Marketing Manager at eYeka, about their business and what they bring to the international creative community. eYeka is different from other freelance communities…. in two main […]

Japan, a country known for its bustling street markets that draw thousands of tourists and locals alike every day, also birthed Rakuten, an online marketplace that enjoys the highest popularity of all e-commerce sites in Japan. Founded in 1997, Rakuten now enjoys worldwide popularity and offers more than 17 million products for sale. History of […]

You meet with a new client, discuss the details of your freelance project, discover your shared passion for video games, and agree to work together. Next comes the paperwork. Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure to read the document carefully, keeping the following 8 factors in mind: 1. Payment Rate Spell out a […]

Just about every country has a popular e-commerce marketplace that is marketed, first and foremost, to its fellow countrymen. In China, TaoBao Marketplace fills that void. It’s the undisputed leader of e-commerce transactions in China and also caters to consumers in other countries, including the United States. History of TaoBao Founded in 2003, TaoBao started […]

Affiliate marketing is the process of promoting another company’s products or services for a commission. For some, affiliate marketing can feel complicated and foreign, but with just a bit of effort you could earn some serious cash. How Affiliate Marketing Works Anyone who has a website or blog can use affiliate marketing to generate revenue […]

Over the past few years the Freelance Economy has been exploding. Did you know that 1 in 3 people in the US are earning money from freelance jobs*, which amounted to approximately $42 million in 2013? In fact, a recent Global Online Employment Report posted by Elance shows 600,000 new jobs, 600,000 new freelancers, and […]

Payoneer’s Global Bank Transfer Service allows you to receive payments from participating partners directly to your bank account in over 200 countries, and more than 50 currencies. We’re happy to announce that we’ve further expanded that list, now allowing you to receive payments in Kenyan Shillings (KES)! At a cost of only $2.99 per payment, you […]