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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Every article speaks to a single decision a solo Shopify operator actually faces. No “ultimate guides”, no “best apps” listicles, no padded intros.
Decision system, not theory
Each guide includes a decision rule, a threshold, or a worked example. Copy-paste ready. 30-minute implementation horizon.
Free assets first
Thirteen free spreadsheets, SOPs, and templates — download without an email gate. Take what helps, leave the rest.
Featured guides
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.
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.
How to Calculate a Reorder Point
Daily sales times lead time plus a buffer, with worked numbers and the multiplier to use.
Shopify Email Capture: 5-Method Decision
Exit-intent vs floating bar vs gate vs footer vs post-purchase — pick by traffic tier.
When to Hire Help for Your Store
A four-check readiness test, the ROI math, and what to hand off first.
Multi-State Sales Tax 2026
17-state economic nexus thresholds + decision rule for when to register.
Should You Add Subscriptions?
Three questions tell you whether your store is ready, before you install anything.
Shopify Shipping Rates: Margin-First
Four pricing models, a margin-first decision rule, and a 30-order leak audit.
Quarterly Estimated Taxes
The $1,000 rule, the 2026 safe harbor, four due dates, and a free set-aside planner.
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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