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Posting to the US just got more expensive
From 24 July 2026 goods posted to the US go through a new CBP informal entry process and can be assessed for full US tariffs. Who pays, and what to check.
14 August 2026 6 min read
Card fees compared: Shopify, Stripe and PayPal
UK card processing costs compared from the three published rate cards, with a worked example, the plan crossover point and the fees nobody reads.
11 August 2026 6 min read
The total cost of running a Shopify store in the UK
What a UK Shopify store really costs each month in 2026: plan fees, card rates, the third-party transaction fee, apps, and a worked example to copy.
11 August 2026 7 min read
Royal Mail's new surcharges: what peak costs you
Royal Mail's fuel and energy surcharge is now 16%, incorrectly presented Parcelshop drop-offs carry a charge and peak collections are capped. What it costs.
10 August 2026 6 min read
A short weekly email for small-business owners
Mind the Margin shares practical, no-hype ways to protect margin and get more from websites, SEO, email, listings and AI workflows. Plain and useful. No spam, no hard sell.
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