eCommerce Power Hour

Join open Q&A office hours with experts to tackle your toughest questions about your eCommerce business —no presentation, just answers!

Join open Q&A office hours with experts to tackle your toughest questions about your eCommerce business — no presentation, just answers!

Are you a small business owner trying to start or level up your eCommerce business? Or are you adding an eCommerce component to your current business? Join us for the eCommerce Power Hour, an interactive session designed to help entrepreneurs understand and navigate today’s funding landscape. Whether you’re launching a new venture or scaling an existing one, this workshop offers direct access to eCommerce experts, and fellow business owners who can answer all your eCommerce questions.

Discover the tools, strategies, and connections that can help turn your goals into reality.

This open format office hours session with real-time Q&A is for you! Join us and get answers to all your toughest questions directly from the experts.

This is a "ask anything" Q&A session. There is no presentation.

Topics Covered:
Topics are determined by questions asked by attendees. Below are some of the areas that attendees frequently have questions about.

• I’m stuck—what should I work on first?
• Why aren’t people buying?
• Is my website the problem or my marketing?
• Am I doing too much at once?
• What’s the biggest mistake you see e-commerce owners make?
• When should I invest in ads or outside help?
• How do I know if my product is scalable?
• Should I wholesale, go DTC, or both?
• How do I prepare for busy seasons?
• When does it make sense to seek funding?
• What are my true costs per order?
• How do I track e-commerce revenue correctly in my accounting?
• When should I raise prices?
• What metrics should I watch weekly?
• Is TikTok Shop worth it?
• How do I manage inventory across multiple channels?
• How do I avoid platform dependence?
• Should I ship myself or use a fulfillment center?
• How do I calculate shipping costs without losing money?
• Is free shipping really necessary?
• What’s the best way to handle returns?
• Should I use Shopify, WooCommerce, Squarespace, or Amazon?
• Can I sell both online and in person with the same system?
• When does it make sense to use Amazon FBA or a 3PL?
• What’s the fastest way to launch with limited inventory?
• Do I need an LLC before launching my store?
• What licenses or permits do I need for e-commerce in California?