Kontorly Blog
Practical knowledge for German B2B commerce — e-invoicing, tiered pricing, B2B commerce tips and industry updates.
B2B E-Commerce Trends 2026: What Really Matters
B2B e-commerce trends 2026: self-service, ERP integration, and buyer expectations — the 3 trends with data, and what they really mean for merchants.
Read moreEnvironmental Claims in B2B Trade: EmpCo from Sept 27, 2026
Generic environmental claims like “climate neutral” require proof from Sept 27, 2026. What B2B merchants need to do now for catalogues, price lists, and shops.
Read moreSwitching to E-Invoices: A Roadmap for Running Shops
Switching to e-invoices by 2027: deadline check, analyzing your shop's current state, and a 4-step migration path — for established shops, not for new founders.
Read moreShopware Costs 2026: What B2B Merchants Pay
Shopware costs 2026: Rise €600, Evolve €2,400 — but the license is only 15–25% of total costs. Agency, operations, and the 3-year calculation for B2B.
Read moreZUGFeRD vs. XRechnung: The Difference, Simply Explained
ZUGFeRD = PDF with an XML core, XRechnung = pure XML for authorities. Which format you need — a 5-minute read.
Read moreB2B Order Portal: Features & Operating Models Compared
What makes a B2B order portal — order lists, custom pricing, approvals — and the three ways to run one: classic shop system, agency build, or SaaS.
Read moreWooCommerce for B2B: The Plugin Trap
WooCommerce costs €0 — and B2B costs the rest: plugin licenses, maintenance, fragility. Why the plugin stack becomes a trap for business-customer shops.
Read moreB2B Online Shop Costs 2026: Ranges & Sample Calculation
What does a B2B online shop really cost? The 5 cost blocks, price ranges from SaaS to agency builds — and a sample calculation for 40 business customers.
Read moreTiered Pricing in Your Online Shop: Digitalize B2B Pricing
How tiered pricing works in a B2B shop, which four building blocks it needs, and which mistakes get expensive — a 5-minute read.
Read moreShopify Alternative for B2B: Why Shopify Gets Expensive
Shopify can do B2B — apps, the Plus plan, and an agency still make it expensive. The 5 cost traps, the 3-year calculation, and when an alternative fits.
Read moreE-Rechnung Mandate 2027: All Deadlines at a Glance — and What They Really Mean for B2B Merchants
Obligation to receive e-invoices since 2025, obligation to issue above €800,000 revenue from 2027, for everyone from 2028. All deadlines, formats, and action steps at a glance.
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