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    Jumping e-commerce system (Woo? Opencart? Summat else?)

    Hi Japancool, I get that it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, and everyone has their reasons. From where I stand, Shopify just takes a load off your mind. There’s no stressing over SSL, hosting, patches/security updates, or developers. I’ve noticed how these aspects, if not managed, can start to...
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    Jumping e-commerce system (Woo? Opencart? Summat else?)

    Ever thought about giving Shopify a whirl? I’ve been navigating the e-commerce world for, like, 13 years. Started with a bespoke site for a couple of years, then hopped over to OpenCart—it was decent and did the job. But then, someone suggested I try out Magento 2. Huge mistake! They said it was...
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    Marketplace listing builder

    There is a software called Selro that can help you manage all of your marketplaces. I used Linnworks for about four years, but they significantly increased their fees. Selro is a much more affordable option; I believe it's about £80 per month. It allows you to manage your Shopify, eBay, and...
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    Amazon selling & sending orders my self

    Using Amazon FBA can be advantageous, but I would recommend testing with a few products initially before committing a substantial amount of inventory. Are you retailing products under your own brand, or are you reselling items from other brands? If you’re reselling, sales can be unpredictable...
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    Couriers for small business

    Depending on the size of your parcels I would personally try Evri if cost is a key factor. If not DPD is the best option. I would also advise contacting a company called GFS. They offer multiple couriers and offered better prices than going direct to the couriers. They also smooth out the poor...
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    Migrate From Magento To Shopify...Easy Or Not?

    We Migrated from Magento to Shopify Last May and it was fairly straightforward. Far easier than the previous migration from Opencart to Magento 2. I personally love Shopify. The costs are a fraction of Magento development and most of the functionality you need is built in. Wish I had switched...
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    Director Refused Redundancy.

    Hi Frank, Thank you for your detailed message. 3 is the closest to my situation. However, I did not own 100% of the business it was a 50/50 split.
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    £3 Million Revenue in 3 Years of Dropshipping - ask me any questions you'd like to know!

    Hi GeEcom, I have already had my ad account restricted on Facebook and I am struggling to work out what the issue is. They just give me a link to an advertising policy page. Very frustrating. I am seriously thinking of giving up on Facebook and focusing on Instagram ads. I plan to look into...
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    Director Refused Redundancy.

    Hi Chris, Not the news I was hoping for, but at least I know there isn't any point in pursuing it. Thank you for taking the time to reply and sharing your expertise.
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    £3 Million Revenue in 3 Years of Dropshipping - ask me any questions you'd like to know!

    Hi GeEcom, I would greatly appreciate some help and advice to kickstart my new website. I previously had an e-commerce business that mainly sold on Amazon, eBay, and our website. The business went into liquidation in November, and I have decided to start again on my own without my partner, as...
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    Should I change my current website or create a new one? Advice please.

    In my opinion, it would be best to keep your existing URL and sell hot tubs on the same site. Personally, I think managing two sites would be a hassle, not to mention the additional costs of a second site. You also have the domain authority you've built up on your site, and you may be able to...
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    Director Refused Redundancy.

    Hi, Regrettably, my business went into liquidation in November after 12 years of trading. I was advised that I could claim for redundancy. However, my claim has been refused by the RPO because I did not pay myself the minimum wage. As a result, they do not consider me an employee of the...
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    Realistic to mange own website? where to start?

    It is fairly straightforward to set up a brochure website using platforms like WordPress, Wix, etc. They are designed to be user-friendly for both setup and management. In my experience, it is the marketing of the site that requires the real expertise. You may encounter difficulties in acquiring...
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    Hello Everyone

    I am new to the forum and just through browsing through, I have found a wealth of information and advice. I wish I had found it sooner. I sell online via my website, Amazon and eBay stores. Looking forward to getting aquatinted with the forum. I know there is a lot of good information on here...
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