Mike Plaster

Mike Plaster

Avalara Author
Mike Plaster is a former journalist who now owns and runs a small business. He began a partnership with Avalara in 2018, aiming to shed light on issues important to small business owners and Amazon sellers.

40 Articles

Finance leaders share insights in Fast Talk Finance webinars
United States Sep 22, 2023
Finance leaders share insights in Fast Talk Finance webinars
Managing e-invoicing requirements gets easier for Oracle ERP users 
Europe Jul 27, 2023
Managing e-invoicing requirements gets easier for Oracle ERP users 
How technology can help you break through B2B and D2C obstacles
United States Jul 20, 2023
How technology can help you break through B2B and D2C obstacles
Are used items taxable?
Dec 18, 2018
Are used items taxable?
Massachusetts sales tax: common and unusual exemptions
Massachusetts Dec 05, 2018
Massachusetts sales tax: common and unusual exemptions
Canadian sales tax for U.S. sellers
North America Nov 06, 2018
Canadian sales tax for U.S. sellers
5 things construction contractors should know about sales tax
Nov 05, 2018
5 things construction contractors should know about sales tax
Selling on Etsy? Here’s what you should know about sales tax
Oct 24, 2018
Selling on Etsy? Here’s what you should know about sales tax
What are sales tax exemptions? How can your small business stay on top of them?
Oct 11, 2018
What are sales tax exemptions? How can your small business stay on top of them?
The Monthly Roundup: FBA seller news
North America Oct 11, 2018
The Monthly Roundup: FBA seller news
Figuring out sales tax filing deadlines for your small business
Oct 03, 2018
Figuring out sales tax filing deadlines for your small business
Economic nexus and the changing sales tax landscape
North America Sep 24, 2018
Economic nexus and the changing sales tax landscape
Out-of-state sales can grow your small business — and your tax burden, too
Sep 20, 2018
Out-of-state sales can grow your small business — and your tax burden, too
Calculating sales tax: It takes more than just numbers
North America Sep 17, 2018
Calculating sales tax: It takes more than just numbers
5 things FBA sellers need to know about sales tax
Sep 14, 2018
5 things FBA sellers need to know about sales tax
The Monthly Roundup: FBA seller news
North America Sep 06, 2018
The Monthly Roundup: FBA seller news
What a sales tax audit for a small business looks like
Sep 06, 2018
What a sales tax audit for a small business looks like
Sales tax implications of drop shipping
North America Sep 04, 2018
Sales tax implications of drop shipping
Tax Q&A: When and where do I need to get a sales tax permit?
North America Aug 29, 2018
Tax Q&A: When and where do I need to get a sales tax permit?
Your business might be small — but it’s not too small to use data
Aug 27, 2018
Your business might be small — but it’s not too small to use data
Do I need to charge sales tax on my services
Aug 15, 2018
Do I need to charge sales tax on my services
What happens if I don’t collect or remit sales tax?
Aug 10, 2018
What happens if I don’t collect or remit sales tax?
Sales tax, income tax, and use tax: What are the main differences?
Aug 09, 2018
Sales tax, income tax, and use tax: What are the main differences?
Starting a business? Here are 3 sales tax mistakes to avoid.
Jul 30, 2018
Starting a business? Here are 3 sales tax mistakes to avoid.
Is your small business prepared? 4 tips for surviving an economic downturn
Jul 27, 2018
Is your small business prepared? 4 tips for surviving an economic downturn
How to handle sales tax for small businesses — registering, collecting, and filing
Jul 26, 2018
How to handle sales tax for small businesses — registering, collecting, and filing
Sales tax records: What do you need to keep?
Jul 25, 2018
Sales tax records: What do you need to keep?
3 ways small businesses can save on health insurance costs
Jul 24, 2018
3 ways small businesses can save on health insurance costs
Do you have goals for your FBA business?
North America Jul 24, 2018
Do you have goals for your FBA business?
Where does my small business need to pay and file sales tax?
Jul 18, 2018
Where does my small business need to pay and file sales tax?
How to get more reviews — without breaking Amazon rules
North America Jul 16, 2018
How to get more reviews — without breaking Amazon rules
Starting a business? Here’s a helpful checklist.
Jul 03, 2018
Starting a business? Here’s a helpful checklist.
Economy, profits have small business owners feeling optimistic
Jul 02, 2018
Economy, profits have small business owners feeling optimistic
The effect of international sellers on the Amazon marketplace
North America Jun 20, 2018
The effect of international sellers on the Amazon marketplace
4 ways you can boost cybersecurity for your business
Jun 19, 2018
4 ways you can boost cybersecurity for your business
When online retailers should consider Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)
North America Jun 18, 2018
When online retailers should consider Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)
Finding your tribe with FBA — Sellers Summit 2018
North America Jun 15, 2018
Finding your tribe with FBA — Sellers Summit 2018
The Monthly Roundup: What FBA sellers need to know
North America Jun 12, 2018
The Monthly Roundup: What FBA sellers need to know
3 things your small business should automate
Jun 11, 2018
3 things your small business should automate
3 things you can do in 2018 to boost your small business
Jun 06, 2018
3 things you can do in 2018 to boost your small business