Developing a good relationship with your supplier isn’t complicated... As long as you communicate clearly, tell them your needs and standards, treat them fairly, and pay them on time, it’ll be smooth sailing. Sounds easy, right? Well… not so much. That is, unless you’re willing to put in the work. Today, we’re going to talk about the benefits of having a reliable supplier, how to build (and keep) a good relationship with your supplier, and much...
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Dropshipping products from AliExpress is an awesome way for business owners to make huge profit margins on products, especially those looking to start an ecommerce business or online store. However, all of the suppliers on this platform are from China and Hong Kong, so shipping can take weeks and even months, even with DHL global mail and parcel express options. Not good for customer satisfaction and seller reputation, that’s for sure. However, that all changed when ePacket...
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Why is Feedback Important on Amazon Amazon’s vision is to be “earth's most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online.” Their mission statement revolves around one thing that has always been important to them—the customer. Amazon uses its seller feedback rating to see if third-party sellers are reaching the high standards of customer service it expects. Amazon calculates your feedback...
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There are two initial things you need in order to start an online business: A product idea A supplier If you already have your product idea, the next step is finding the perfect supplier. Thanks to Alibaba, it’s easy as pie to find a wholesale supplier overseas. The problem, however, lies in finding a trustworthy supplier. As you may know, Alibaba has tens of thousands of suppliers. But they’re not all real suppliers - there are lots of reports of scams. Luckily,...
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Double Strollers are a must-have for twins, or young children within a 3-year age gap. It allows parents and caretakers the convenience of running their errands outdoors without the hassle of carrying one or two kids at the same time. With its importance in a family with multiples, the Labs show high demand with the large number of successfully sold double strollers online. In one example, it shows a good sell rate of 67% - this can make double strollers a probable niche. But does this...
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Recently, we’ve featured a blog on how you can earn thousands of dollars a year by selling crafts on Etsy. No wonder why the Market Research Lab is showing die cut machines as one of the hot selling products in the Arts, Crafts & Sewing category. Hobbyists nowadays have incorporated advanced methods into the arts and crafts field. With die cut machines, it can make die cuts in seconds without the hassle of using scissors, or an exacto knife to cut out intricate details. Sure, there's a...
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Private labeling is one of the most effective ways to make your products stand out from the millions of others listed for sale online. Creating a private label product can give you more control over production, pricing, branding, and profitability. It has become a very popular business model for sellers on online marketplaces such as eBay, Amazon, and Etsy. And the good news is that it’s not hard to get started. However, there are common pitfalls that you need to be aware of before...
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Starting and running an online business through eCommerce is an exciting venture with its own challenges and rewards. While it mostly operates by the same principles as a traditional business, there are certain things that are more or less exclusive to online entrepreneurship. These include how an online business is marketed and how eCommerce lets people do business in the first place. Succeeding in eCommerce means having a strategy that lets you meet your goals and make the most of your...
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I started selling on Amazon for the same reasons that most people do. I wanted to start my own business, work from home, have more freedom and autonomy, and make money while I sleep. My Amazon venture started as a part-time side-hustle while I was still working a full-time job. This was back in 2008, a couple of years after Amazon introduced its Fulfillment by Amazon service, making it easier for busy people like me to start selling online. A majority of my spare time was spent...
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Hobbies that Make Money - How to Earn $50k/Year Selling Crafts on Etsy If you’re looking for an easy way to start making money online, look no further than your favourite hobby. There are thousands of people around the world who have turned their hobbies into successful online businesses. These people have become so influential in the business world that a new word has been coined to describe them: Hobbypreneurs. Selling crafts on Etsy, a global marketplace for unique and...
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