Recent content by Stanton22

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    Profit and loss stock reporting software

    Hello, We're looking to get a piece of software that can generate profit and loss for our business. We trade through our own websites (magento & interspire), ebay and amazon and basically want a single daily report on what we have sold, at what cost, with fees broken down, and the profit per...
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    Getting started - why is actually doing something so hard?

    Hi Rob, I'm pretty much the same. Planning is quite easy if you're good at it, but anyone can be a 'spreadsheet millionaire'. Start with small steps, maybe even register as an LTD and just not declare it to your current employer? Would it be a clash of interest if you did have a company?
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    facebook page name

    I think generally speaking users that like your page will either Like you from your own site, or through other users/FB Ads, and unless your company name is something people will search for, it won't be found in that way through FB's search bar. I'd get it as close as you can, maybe try placing...
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    Buy & sell website?

    You can try to convert existing customers from eBay to your new website (try a leaflet etc... you could offer a discount), or pay for Google/Search Engine adverts.
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    Buy & sell website?

    You could plug it into Linnworks/another stock system, and have different SKUs for different grades of item? Once an item sells on one marketplace it will update stock across all channels to prevent overselling (not sure how Facebook would plug into this). You could then also sell via Amazon and...
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    Anybody using Magento Free (Self Hosted)??

    You can install Magento Community edition on any hosting package. I've done one through Easily (hosting also) and it was simple, and another through Bluehost (who have 1 click installation). So pretty much find a host that offers 1 click installation of Magento (or something similar) if you're...
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    How do you do it?

    We use Linnworks to manage our stock, and if you have under 200 different items you can use it for free. There is free stock management software out there but you'll have to do a Google search for them. Most software will read the address from the marketplace and print it as you like onto a...
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    Brightpearl

    Try Linnworks? Not sure on the international side of it though.
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    Life Size Cardboard Cutouts Of Yourself Or Family Members?

    Have a quick look on Google for "cardboard standee makers uk" and you'll find a few interesting links, not sure on MOQs though if you'd want them on an individual basis.