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A decision system for solo Shopify founders, not another best-tools blog.

Checklists, SOPs, and decision frameworks for $5K–$50K MRR one-person stores. No fluff, no hype, no padded intros — copy-paste assets you can use in 30 minutes.

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No fluff, no hype

Every article speaks to a single decision a solo Shopify operator actually faces. No “ultimate guides”, no “best apps” listicles, no padded intros.

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Decision system, not theory

Each guide includes a decision rule, a threshold, or a worked example. Copy-paste ready. 30-minute implementation horizon.

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Free assets first

Thirteen free spreadsheets, SOPs, and templates — download without an email gate. Take what helps, leave the rest.

Featured guides

Operations

How Much Does Shopify Really Cost?

The $25 plan is the small part. Card processing, the 2% third-party fee, and apps decide the bill.

Tax

Does Etsy Send You a 1099-K?

Who gets one, what the gross number leaves in, and how to reproduce it from your own data.

Operations

How to Calculate a Reorder Point

Daily sales times lead time plus a buffer, with worked numbers and the multiplier to use.

Operations · Decision Module

Shopify Email Capture: 5-Method Decision

Exit-intent vs floating bar vs gate vs footer vs post-purchase — pick by traffic tier.

Operations · Decision Module

When to Hire Help for Your Store

A four-check readiness test, the ROI math, and what to hand off first.

Tax

Multi-State Sales Tax 2026

17-state economic nexus thresholds + decision rule for when to register.

Operations · Decision Module

Should You Add Subscriptions?

Three questions tell you whether your store is ready, before you install anything.

Operations · Decision Module

Shopify Shipping Rates: Margin-First

Four pricing models, a margin-first decision rule, and a 30-order leak audit.

Tax

Quarterly Estimated Taxes

The $1,000 rule, the 2026 safe harbor, four due dates, and a free set-aside planner.

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Seven assets, no email gate

Multi-state nexus tracker, 1099-K reconciliation sheet, app stack audit, weekly checklist, chargeback response kit, welcome email flow, and W-9 tracker. Download directly — no signup required.

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