Different carriers calculate dimensional (DIM) weight according to their own specifications. This means that customers need to manage different formulas and evaluate base shipping rates when comparing costs between carriers. (As a reminder – DIM weight takes into account both physical size and weight of a package, plus the amount of space the package would […]
Shipping to Canada Guide: All the Latest Tips
July 25, 2017 by
If you’re considering doing business with Canadian customers, you’ll be glad to hear that the time couldn’t be better to expand your global reach – and shipping is simpler than you may have thought. Here are some tips to consider as you point your e-commerce compass to the north. Canadian e-commerce is on the rise. […]
7 Tips To Sell Used Books On Amazon
May 23, 2017 by
Are your bookshelves overflowing? Do you frequent yard or estate sales? If so, you may be well positioned to sell used books on Amazon.com. Prepare for the secondhand bookselling business by paying attention to these details about setting up your shop and sales. Register to be a used book seller. Amazon makes it easy to […]
4 Steps To Get Started With Fulfillment By Amazon
May 12, 2017 by
Are you thinking about selling on Amazon? If so, you may want to consider signing on with Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), which takes product storage, shipping and customer services out of your hands and into Amazon’s purview. By having Amazon manage these tasks, you may find you’re more freed up to focus on other aspects […]
UPS Will Deliver Packages On Saturdays
April 25, 2017 by
Largely due to demand from online retailers and shoppers, Saturday delivery for UPS has already rolled out in some markets, and should reach half of the U.S. market this year. While previously UPS’s Saturday options had been limited to certain airborne and express parcels, competitors USPS and FedEx have offered wider Saturday (and Sunday) delivery […]
3 Things E-Commerce Sellers Need to Know About Automated Attackers
April 11, 2017 by
As you were setting up your e-commerce store, you doubtless planned for many contingencies: inventory outlay, the holiday rush, negative reviews, returns. But did you prepare yourself for robot attacks? If you’re an e-commerce seller, you need to be aware of how automated attackers that are after your inventory – can keep legitimate customers from […]
4 Tips to Combat Negative Reviews For Your Website
March 20, 2017 by
It’s only human to slip up. But for today’s businesses, slip-ups – and even simple misunderstandings – can have a lasting effect if customers leave negative online reviews. Clearly, easy access to sharing and reading customer experiences is a double-edged sword for e-commerce business owners the moment a bad comment gets into the mix. If […]
5 Tips To Promote Your Amazon Listings to Drive Sales
March 3, 2017 by
Selling via Amazon is a relatively simple process, with the potential for great profits. Still, if you aren’t seeing the numbers you were hoping for, you can take steps to promote your listings. These 5 tips may help you get your listings noticed and your sales soaring. Tip 1: Price your products right. Take the […]
Liquidation Tips for Your Slow Moving eBay Stock
January 17, 2017 by
Slow-moving stock got you down? You’re not alone. Even after the busy holiday period, you and other eBay sellers may be lamenting the robust inventory you weren’t expecting to have to manage, market or store. Once three months pass for new products and six months for used, you need to start thinking about how to […]
How To Become an Amazon Featured Merchant
January 3, 2017 by
Looking for a new way for your e-commerce business to become more visible and profitable? Consider becoming an Amazon Featured Merchant. Here’s a look at how to achieve Featured Merchant status and the benefits of this level of selling on Amazon. First, become a Pro Merchant. As long as you are planning to sell at […]
