In its 2018 earnings report, e-commerce giant, Amazon, finally admitted to investors that it may have a counterfeit problem. This admission follows the public scolding by big names like Birkenstock for their failure to prevent the sale of counterfeit goods. How does Amazon Brand Registry work? Over two years, an advocacy group working with …
It’s typical for Amazon sellers to have their very own eCommerce websites. Not only does having one help them expand their brand and add diversity to their business, but it pretty much helps them capture a market segment that they don’t have access to when operating only within Amazon. What Amazon sellers should never ignore, …
Brexit is looming in the United Kingdom and its effects are being felt far and wide throughout Europe and indeed the world. As BQool’s preferred indirect tax partner, we want to help you keep your clients informed of the changes that are occurring. Let’s shed some light upon what Brexit means with regards to cross …
When it comes to Amazon customers, as little as 5% take the time to leave some sort of feedback. Low customer responses are frustrating in any business, but this is especially the case on Amazon, where customer reviews and brand reputation are two of the few tools that you have to separate yourself from other …
The Q4 shopping season is here, and it’s important to map your promotions out to ensure that you’re making the most out of this time of year. Shoppers in the last quarter of the year (due to Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas) love saving money and become more deal-focused when shopping. Therefore, it’s a …
The thought of competing against Amazon and its army of third-party sellers can certainly unsettle many e-commerce merchants. The size of Amazon allows the e-commerce giant to offer prices that smaller Amazon store owners simply can’t compete with. So how can the average merchant make sure that their Amazon store stands out on Amazon.com? Utilize Social …
Last week we discussed the impact that too many Amazon Returns was having on buyers, this guide explains the perils of Amazon Returns from the perspective of the Amazon seller. One of the downsides of owning an eCommerce business is the unfortunate inevitability of having to deal with returns. In this guide, we will specifically …
In today’s article, we’re going to talk about “Outsourcing” and how outsourcing can help you improve business efficiency.
It is generally accepted that in order to maximize the growth of your Amazon FBA business you need to concentrate on these two things: (1) By getting better at product sourcing, at selling and at increasing turnover (2) By spending more money on inventory and stock That sounds about right, doesn’t it? But what if …
Have you ever encountered the following situation? When you were trying to create a new listing in your Amazon Seller Central, then you realized that you didn’t have sufficient information about this item. Thus, you had to abandon the unfinished work and restart afterward since the system didn’t allow you to save as draft. In …
Guest blog post by Dan Ashton I have been selling on Amazon for around two years, selling in the US, UK and across Europe. Six months ago my wife joined my Amazon team alongside two full time Virtual Assistants who help with the online arbitrage part of the business. Pop Quiz. Which of these do …
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency that operates around the world. WIPO helps private label Amazon sellers establish and enforce their intellectual property rights internationally. WIPO is based out of Geneva, Switzerland. WIPO operates under multiple international treaties. The purpose of the treaties is to facilitate cooperation amongst the participating governments. …
Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you would know that the jubilee in Amazon’s world—Amazon Prime Day 2017 is just around the corner! Touted, by Amazon, as the “Biggest Shopping Day of the Year”, Prime Day is geared to drive up Prime membership with 30-day free subscription and free expedited shipping at an extremely …
As an Amazon seller, have you found a way to successfully increase product exposure and boost your sales? Although there are many methods to achieve the same goal, Amazon Lightning Deal is still unarguably one of the most effective ways. This article delves into Lightning Deal and illustrates the requirements, benefits and how it works. …
All businesses face negative customer feedback. The problem is, do you know how important an online review can affect your business and how to handle negative reviews? According to Graham Charlton, the Editor in Chief of Econsultancy, 61% of customers read online reviews before making a purchase decision on e-commerce sites [1] and 88 % …
In the last few months I’ve spoken to hundreds of Amazon private label sellers. Some are hugely successful, whilst others struggle. For those of them that face challenges, similar issues arise again and again. Here are 9 of the most common reasons which can prevent private label sellers from succeeding. 1. Rusty on the …
Amazon Bundle Strategy A well designed product bundle not only provides convenience and value to customers, it is also a good way to win the Buy Box every time when the bundle is the one and only unique listing on Amazon. Let’s explore what bundled product is all about. Product Bundle Creation Rule: ● Include …
Are you selling on Amazon and looking for ways to entice consumers to try out your products? One year ago, Amazon launched Amazon Giveaway, which is a great promotional tool for merchants to boost product exposure. With Amazon Giveaway, Amazon merchants, especially private label owners, are able to set up campaigns to give away their own products as prizes, draw in shoppers to try …
Potential in European Marketplaces European E-commerce is growing rapidly! E-commerce in the UK is expected to grow by 10.5% this year [1], France by 7.9%[2], Germany by 12%, Spain by 19% and Italy by 18% [3]. Moreover, the 5 European marketplaces that Amazon currently operates in covers 25% of e-commerce spending in the region [4]. With …