Why Is Amazon Shipping So Slow? 7 Possible Reasons

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by  James McAllister

When you expect an Amazon order to arrive and it seems to be taking forever, it can feel incredibly frustrating. Particularly if you were relying on Amazon’s shipping guarantee to receive your item in a timely manner.

As someone who orders from Amazon regularly and has sold hundreds of thousands of items as a seller myself, I know first-hand how big of a problem this can be.

But why does Amazon take so long to ship, and is there anything you can do to speed things up? I spoke with several Amazon employees as well as shipping couriers to find out the answer. And in this article, I’ll cover everything you need to know.

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Does Doordash Report To Unemployment? (Everything You Must Know)

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by  James McAllister

If you’re looking for a side hustle to make some extra money while collecting unemployment, you may have considered Doordash as a great option.

Like most similar services however, income can be sporadic, with some weeks being fantastic and others hardly making you any money at all.

That being said, the last thing you want Doordash to do is come between your unemployment benefits.

Therefore, you may be wondering – does Doordash report to unemployment? If so, how frequently, and can you still do Doordash while collecting unemployment from the state?

In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know.

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Does Walmart Blow Up Balloons? (Pricing + Info)

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by  James McAllister

Balloons are an exciting way to add a bit of life and festivity to a party or special occasion.

With Walmart being the largest retailer in the United States and having over 4,700 stores nation wide, it’s an extremely popular place to shop for party or event supplies, with balloons being a must have!

But will Walmart blow up any balloons you purchase with helium, and if so, how much do they charge for this service?

In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about getting balloons filled with helium, as well as any alternative stores you may wish to consider.

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Opening A Second Etsy Shop – Everything You Need To Know

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by  James McAllister

Opening a 2nd shop on Etsy is a big deal, and not a decision that should be taken lightly.

At the same time, it’s an incredible opportunity to drastically increase your sales, and take your Etsy selling experience to an entirely new level.

While Etsy certainly allows you to start a 2nd (or even multiple) shops, there are a few rules that you must follow, as well as some best practices that will ensure everything goes smoothly.

In this guide, we’ll cover not only how to successfully start a 2nd Etsy shop, but all the benefits and drawbacks of doing so. These are really important to keep in mind, so make sure you take all of it into account before opening up an additional store!

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How To Hide Your Etsy Store’s Sold Items (And Why You Should!)

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by  James McAllister

Did you know that by default, everyone can see every item you’ve sold on Etsy?

Unfortunately, this “feature” helps nobody except for other sellers – your competition. Therefore, it’s wise to turn this setting off straight away in order to protect your sales.

But how do you turn off your shop’s sales history, and prevent other people from seeing the items you’ve sold?

In this article, we’ll go over how to hide all of your sold listings, but also the important reasons why you should.

Let’s get into it!

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