Running an Online Business
Release : ChannelAdvisor Catalyst Conference Coming Soon!
I got sent this press release information from ChannelAdvisor today regarding their upcoming conference at the Sunshine Coast in July. The early bird discount rate is nearly over, so if you are considering attending to learn more about online business, how to grow and improve it then you might like to consider attending.
Yours truly will [...]
Is Biggest Always Best?
Thats right. You don’t necessarily want to be the biggest Powerseller, or the biggest seller in your category.
Size doesn’t have to be a goal. Some eBay sellers forget, turnover in itself is not a measure of success.
How do I stop all these customer emails!?
How to reduce customer service emails for eBay and eCommerce business, and how to improve email customer service.
Do you provide a customer service phone number for your customers?
I see a lot of sellers online these days with no phone number for customers to contact them. Is that a good move?
Customer focus is important for eBay sellers
eBay recently made some changes to its non performance policy for sellers. The changes are highlighted here, and I had a good chat to my account manager about it when I called her earlier today.
Essentially, eBay now uses a metric to see whether or not you are performing well a a seller. They do this [...]
Could the product you sell injure someone?
Recently there has been a big story worldwide about the recall thousands of toys by Mattel due to some safety concerns for some of their children’s toy range.
As a Importer, Wholesaler or Retailer it is your duty to ensure that the product you are selling complies with relevant safety mandates, or even if there is [...]
The $300m Domain Name Mogul You Have Never Head of
I love stories like this. It is an article about a domainer who thought a little outside of the box, started small with a good idea then scaled it to become a massive, profitable online money making business.
I read it a little while ago and just recently saw a link to it. It was so [...]
Marketworks Australia Offering Free Webinar
Marketworks in Australia are offering a free webinar this coming week.
The discussion will focus on growing a multi-channel business on eBay and other venues. Topics covered include :
What are the key opportunities and challenges of selling online?
What are the unique advantages of selling on eBay, a transactional website or other channels?
How should a business [...]
eBay. Loved and Loathed
Consumers are fascinated and intrigued by eBay. eBay sellers mention the website they sell on to possible suppliers, and supplirs go running in the other direction! When is it all going to change? Is it going to change at all?
Importing From China - It Rarely Works To Plan
I import a lot of product from China. One thing I learned early on is that despite your best intentions, products may not always arrive the way you expect.
