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Introduction

When online selling began, people could sell virtually anything they wanted to. You could buy brand-name products at low prices and resell them without needing proof of authenticity or manufacturer approval. Over time, major platforms like Amazon started imposing...

I’m always encouraging small business owners to embrace the CEO mindset. That means aiming to work on the business instead of in it. Hiring a team and starting to delegate your operational and administrative tasks so you are free to focus on the more strategic aspects of...

When you're chasing a goal or working on a project, it's really important to keep your eye on what really matters. Yes, reaching the end goal is big, but it's not the only thing you should care about.

The goal points you in the right direction and gives you something to aim for. But it's not...

“If you don’t understand the details of your business you are going to fail.”

— Jeff Bezos, Amazon Founder

If your Amazon business is loss-making it’s hardly ever due to incorrectly priced products. The biggest impact is usually due to lost, damaged or...

Do you have a product with a ready overseas market?

Would you like to leverage Amazon's fulfillment network to reach your potential customer base overseas?

Or connect your brand to global customers - communicating your core values and building a loyal community?

Well - here’s some advice...

Imagine selling a pricey beauty cream and receiving an empty jar back with a refund request. Or shoes that have been clearly worn? Or a book with the words underlined .

It sounds unbelievable - but there are websites dedicated to teaching people how to hack the system or get stuff for free...

The primary reason for starting a business is to make money (no kidding!).  So it's no surprise that small business owners are almost always entirely focused on revenue. We are prepared to burn the candle at both ends in order to increase turnover and grow our operations. 

But...

We’ve all had that brilliant product idea! It usually springs from a problem we’ve experienced. Some kind of frustration or friction or lack, and we think “I could fix this!”. What’s next?

Well, you think to yourself, I can import this product to sell on Amazon, or...

The Amazon Honeymoon Period is a magical time in the Amazon-seller relationship. One of the moments you’ll want to make the most of and cherish

Typically 15 – 30 days long after launching a new product, Amazon gives your listing a boost in search ranking and visibility which can help...

From March 6th Amazon will act as a platform to connect sellers with other lenders, rather than being a lender itself.  Those seeking fresh capital to meet everyday opportunities and challenges will have to look for funding outside of Amazon. Make sure you do your homework before...

Everyone’s pondering the new Low-Inventory-Level Fee coming April 1st but no-one’s explaining how it works. 

My first thought was “How will this affect seasonal products which I only hold for short periods?”  And "Will Amazon penalise me for running out...

Selling on Amazon can be a profitable, but it's essential to manage your input costs effectively in order to maximise profits. One significant aspect to consider is the selling fees associated with Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service. 

And what do you know! Amazon has announced...