If you’re an e-commerce seller who needs to print multiple shipping labels a day, you could easily spend several hours each day creating labels for your packages. Many small business owners are pleasantly surprised to find that there’s a better way and are thrilled when they learn they can batch print shipping labels. Learn about […]
Social Commerce: How It Can Impact Your Bottom Line
May 6, 2013 by
Social media and e-commerce … it sounds like a match made in online heaven. What could be more enticing to the socially plugged-in than shopping from a storefront right on Facebook? But social commerce didn’t draw in hordes of customers as the experts predicted. After a dismal 2012, many major brands shuttered their Facebook shops; indeed, […]
Shipping Internationally: Understanding Prohibited and Restricted Items
April 29, 2013 by
Packing up that antique camera to send to a Chinese customer, or a lovely vintage lace pillowcase to Australia? Not so fast! Did you know these and many other seemingly innocuous (and not so innocuous) items are prohibited from being imported into many countries? If not, now’s the time to learn about how to find […]
Dealing With Fraud On International Sales
April 22, 2013 by
Credit-card sales are fast and easy, and usually they’re secure. But what happens when they’re not? Despite safeguards and increasing consumer awareness, acts of fraud do occur – and they occur on a more frequent basis with international sales since the red flags are a little harder to spot. Scammers are out there and, simply […]
Understanding What Products You Can Sell On Etsy
April 15, 2013 by
Got vintage, handcrafted or customized merchandise? Etsy.com is just the shop for that. Etsy allows its members to sell commodities under three main categories: Handmade by you, Crafting supplies and Vintage goods. Here is a look at the different prerequisites and constraints for each of these categories: Category 1: Handmade by you The term “handmade” […]
How To Ship Your Etsy Products
April 8, 2013 by
When it comes to unique or lovingly handcrafted merchandise, there’s no place like Etsy. Of course, such precious cargo deserves extra consideration for shipping. Ensure your items make the trip safely and arrive in tip-top shape at their destination by remembering these shipping tips. Choosing a Carrier With the three major U.S. shipping carriers offering […]
eBay’s 2013 Spring Seller Update
March 28, 2013 by
Understanding eBay’s 2013 Spring Seller Update eBay has announced several updates to their seller policies. The overall consensus is that these updates will benefit sellers. The highlights include a simplified fee structure and free listings that streamline the process of selling on eBay. Taking effect early summer 2013, these updates may lead many sellers to subscribe […]
Six Important Tips For New Sellers On Amazon
March 25, 2013 by
When you’re just beginning to sell on Amazon, you’re probably not planning for increased cash outflows in the first few months or anticipating that your buyers would you leave you negative feedback if you missed a shipping deadline by a day or two. As a new seller, you may run into some seemingly unexpected situations […]
How To Accept International Payments For Your Online Store
March 18, 2013 by
Making the decision to sell internationally can be a thrill – but for first-timers, figuring out how to process international payments can be daunting, to say the least. The good news is that there are lots of options for e-commerce sellers, and many tools are available to make global sales easier for both international buyers […]
Opening an Etsy Store
March 11, 2013 by
You’ve decided to sell on Etsy! Chances are you’ve exercised your creative side to get to this point, so now it’s just a matter of using the left side of your brain and following a few simple instructions. Before you know it, you’ll be selling your products to buyers all over the world. Step 1: […]
