Recent content by brianlee1982

  1. brianlee1982

    is anyone netting 6 figures on this forum

    I would be happy if I can make a 4 figure sales, with just starting my business. I am still learning.
  2. brianlee1982

    Good suppliers/products either in UK or abroad.

    It's really challenging especially that you need to get lots of approval needed for Amazon and Ebay. It will take around 2 weeks for the approval. Mine took that long. After seeing that retrenchment happens, and those upper management playing politics rather than working, ppl backstabbings and...
  3. brianlee1982

    Is multi-channel selling now essential for all online businesses?

    Well, for me, though I just start a business, there's no problem for me if the system has a bulk listing. As I know IT works, I can generate scripts out to assisst me. Not ev1 has the techniques. Not all channels has bulk listings. Some required to pay for the service. Just need to spend some...
  4. brianlee1982

    Online selling to the USA

    Get what you mean. Need to ask people that deals with commercial selling. As my supplier would put it as Gift for anything <USD100.
  5. brianlee1982

    Online selling to the USA

    Well. My ideas is, split them up in sending and check the cost. If u send in bundle, then there is a chance for a tax. My supplier split them for me and use registered mail. Thus it's safe. Just an opinion as i am dealing with neckties and 1 tie only roughly 100g. We send to US and UK with no...
  6. brianlee1982

    Advice on selling online?

    I am using WP with woocommerce. Bought my themes from themeforest. It's better if u read and scout their themes first before purchasing. Read the reviews for support especially. It's very important. Other than this, don't forget for ur hosting, better to put SSL if there is any transactions...
  7. brianlee1982

    Selling on Amazon

    I just started selling at Amazon UK. So far, the only concern is shipping period, as we can't control when it will reach to customer. In order to keep cost low, we use register mail and so far, it takes around 6 days to reach UK. I am not a prime seller, thus I am not eligible for the Free...
  8. brianlee1982

    Good suppliers/products either in UK or abroad.

    Well, my business partner flew to China himself to source for products. He viewed and look for good quality products and then bargain there. This takes lots of effort but from what I see, it is worth it, coz he can gauge the quality himself instead of just relying on the online information...
  9. brianlee1982

    Using distributors to sell your product?

    1. Where to look? - Alibaba - Need to be cautious and look for trusted supplier. / Tradeshows. Not all Alibaba's merchant/manufacturer is from China. :) 2. What to check for? Experience? - Product quality is important. Get a sample. 3. What to look for? Reliability? Trust? - Trust and...
  10. brianlee1982

    Online Business Entrepeneur of UniqMatcha.com and TieGrandmaster.com

    Online Business Entrepeneur of UniqMatcha.com and TieGrandmaster.com
  11. brianlee1982

    What can I do with lots of ginger?

    There's a very good Ginger Wine from UK. The brand is stone. Maybe you can do the same and have better quality Ginger wine.
  12. brianlee1982

    Help with Amazon Selling

    Well, u can apply for EAN/UPC exemption. If you bought it from manufacturer and they do not have the intention to register EAN/UPC for the next 2 years, then u need to have written letter/document from them. then apply through Amazon. Next is product category listing. Some required permission...
  13. brianlee1982

    Is multi-channel selling now essential for all online businesses?

    Yes. You need to sell on multichannels, be it small or big. Everywhere is traffic over those multichannels. All u want is sales. Not 1 buyer will just stick to 1 online platform to buy things.
  14. brianlee1982

    Best way to find buyers ?

    Well. For me, I list TieGrandmaster to as much online selling platform as possible, to make presence. The tiring thing is to keep on doing product listing. I read somewhere that for small earner like us, we need to list >20 marketplace to garner traffics. I am trying to do that....
  15. brianlee1982

    Hi. New in e-Com

    Hi. Now I am building on my storename. Listed in a few online platforms like Amazon UK, eCrater, Shopee.sg and own website. Still finding more marketplace to list. Try to make the store presence at facebook, twitter and linkedin.