Why Now’s the Perfect Time to Expand Your E-commerce Business to Amazon UK & EU Maria, April 23, 2025April 24, 2025 If you’ve been on the fence about taking your Amazon business across the pond, I’m here to tell you why right now might be the perfect moment to make that leap. With the recent US tariffs on Chinese suppliers shaking things up, there’s a golden opportunity knocking for sellers who… Continue Reading
Navigating the Uncertainties of Remote Work: Is a Second Remote Job Your Safety Net? Maria, April 20, 2025April 16, 2025 Since I started working remotely back in 2015 (yes, five years before COVID made it mainstream), I’ve understood the inherent vulnerability of cross-ocean employment contracts. Operating in legal gray areas means these positions can disappear with little recourse. To mitigate this job instability, I made a strategic decision in 2020… Continue Reading
Amazon’s Fair Pricing Policy: The Hidden Cost for Sellers Maria, April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 In recent years, Amazon’s Fair Pricing Policy has become increasingly controversial among third-party sellers on the platform. What was once positioned as a consumer protection measure has evolved into a rigid system that’s strangling seller profitability. As a seller currently battling these issues firsthand, I’ve watched Amazon’s approach to “fair… Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know About Private Health Insurance for Your Spanish Residency Application Maria, April 13, 2025April 24, 2025 During my journey through Spain’s residency process, I’ve had experience with two major health insurance providers: ASISA and ADESLAS. I initially used ASISA for my non-lucrative visa application and later switched to ADESLAS when establishing my Spanish residency after my time in Croatia. In this post, I’m going to share… Continue Reading
The Hidden Cost of Amazon’s Returnless Refunds: How Sellers Are Losing to Dropshipping Schemes Maria, April 9, 2025April 10, 2025 In the ever-evolving world of e-commerce, Amazon’s returnless refund policy was initially welcomed as a customer-friendly approach to streamline the shopping experience. However, this seemingly convenient policy has created an unexpected loophole that’s costing legitimate Amazon sellers thousands of dollars through a sophisticated arbitrage scheme. Today, we dive into how… Continue Reading
8 Days in Andalucía: A Real Talk Travel Diary (Seville, Córdoba, Granada & Málaga) Maria, April 6, 2025April 17, 2025 From delayed flights to delicious vermut-fueled evenings, here’s the unfiltered version of our week-long trip through Southern Spain. If you’re more of a visual learner, check out my YouTube video where I included ways to get around, hotels we’ve stayed at, highlights in each city, countless tapas we ate, how much we… Continue Reading
Navigating the New 54% Tariff on Chinese Imports: A Guide for Amazon Sellers Maria, April 2, 2025April 3, 2025 The recent imposition of a 54% total tariff on all Chinese goods by the US government represents a significant challenge for Amazon sellers who source products from China. This significant tariff increase has disrupted established business models and supply chains, requiring sellers to quickly adapt their strategies to maintain profitability… Continue Reading
Spanish Passport: A Traveler’s Golden Ticket in a World of Unequal Access Maria, March 30, 2025March 14, 2025 Ever thought about how your passport shapes your travel experiences? As someone who’s spent years exploring the globe, I’ve witnessed firsthand how dramatically different travel can be depending on which little booklet you pull out at border control. The Spanish passport is truly a traveler’s dream. Ranking consistently among the… Continue Reading
The Importance of Setting Criteria for Amazon Product Selection Maria, March 26, 2025March 21, 2025 In the vast marketplace of Amazon, where millions of products compete for consumer attention, launching a new product without a strategic approach is akin to navigating uncharted waters without a compass. Establishing a robust set of criteria for product selection is not merely a preliminary step—it’s the foundation upon which… Continue Reading
A Remote Worker’s Guide to Setting Up a Business (Sociedad Limitada) in Barcelona Maria, March 23, 2025April 17, 2025 As someone who thrived through a move to Spain thanks to remote work, I faced an important decision for my tax situation in Barcelona: establish a limited company (Sociedad Limitada) or register as a self-employed worker (autónomo). If you’re more of a visual learner, check out my YouTube video where I talked… Continue Reading