ecommerce

  1. F

    ERP for small manufacturing and ecommerce

    Hi, Can someone suggest an affordable ERP that has the following? Amazon integration Shopify integration Manufacturing with batch codes and use by dates Inventory management with warehouse and Amazon Thank you
  2. CompanySmart

    Alternative to dropshipping?

    Hi I originally started a shopify store. It was to sell home and garden organisational products using the dropshipping method via Alibaba etc Having placed test orders myself and not received the products, I’d hate to imagine what it would be like dealing with a vast number of unhappy customers...
  3. lesliedocherty

    Amazon Lead the Way (as usual)

    Got this from Amazon today, customer focussed, makes the customer experience better, no wonder people prefer shopping with them. Starting August 30, 2024, we’re updating the process for seller-fulfilled returns for heavy and bulky items (weighing 31.5 kg or more, or whose longest side when...
  4. J

    Royal Mail Local Collect - label manifesting

    Hi, has anyone set up Royal Mail's Local Collect on an eCommerce website? We've solved getting post office locations onto the website via API, so we can currently display pick up locations to customers, but we want to know what data points need to be passed through downstream systems (WMS etc)...
  5. L

    fulfilment Centres

    My partner and I have recently aquifer a self storage unit. We are also contemplating setting up a fulfilment business to pick / pack and post for other businesses. It’s been a few years since I ran my own business and I know FBA has taken over the world even more so since then, so wondering...
  6. U

    Getting started (from an inventory and business planning POV)

    I have a web property with decent authority and social followings. I think there is an e-commerce opportunity in this niche and I have the capital to get started on it. Problem is my expertise is marketing/SEO, I have done e-commerce before but not taken it seriously so idk what I'm doing...
  7. OMGVape

    Amazon Seller Account

    Anyone familiar with setting up an Amazon seller account? We’ve been trying since December and it’s getting beyond a joke. They are now asking .. for proof of address of the beneficial owner of the business in the form of an official bank letter signed and stamped. “” Previous to this I...
  8. Maximising your social media impact: a guide to setting up Meta Business Suite

    Maximising your social media impact: a guide to setting up Meta Business Suite

    With social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram playing a significant role in how businesses connect with their audience, it becomes imperative to manage these channels effectively. Enter Meta Business Suite, formerly known as Facebook Business Manager, a powerful tool designed to...
  9. Think big, start small: How to roll out digital tools at scale

    Think big, start small: How to roll out digital tools at scale

    Introducing technology at scale is a no-brainer for small businesses, helping to save time, reduce operating costs and be more competitive. Here’s why it’s easier than you think. While most small business owners use technology in their businesses, there’s still a lot of hesitancy about rolling...
  10. How to set up your Google My Business profile: a step-by-step guide

    How to set up your Google My Business profile: a step-by-step guide

    In the digital age, having an online presence is crucial for businesses of all sizes. One of the easiest and most effective ways to boost your visibility, especially in local searches, is by setting up a Google My Business (GMB) profile. This free tool not only enhances your online presence but...
  11. S

    How would I pay Import duty on products from Dubai if they are couriered?

    Hello! After a few permutations in planning, I am starting an ecommerce business in the UK importing products from Dubai, Morocco, and China. China via Alibaba so that seems simple enough as they are set up as exporters but for the initial stock from Dubai, it seems they simply courier as a...
  12. C

    When to register business

    Hi All. I am about to start an online business selling gifts. I have a website setup and suppliers of products. I wanted to ask when the best time will be to notify HMRC. I have a Monzo business account set up. I have researched the market and have a business plan in place. I understand that I...
  13. S

    Starting a Fulfilment Centre

    Good morning all, I currently own a Self storage business which has been open for about 20 years and are ever getting bigger due to demand. It is a converted farm so we have space and land accesssible. I am currently converting my biggest shed and wanting to explore the option of a fulfilment...
  14. How to sell your ecommerce business

    How to sell your ecommerce business

    Deciding to sell the online business you’ve worked hard to grow is a difficult decision, and the reasons for doing so are usually complicated – but the process of selling doesn’t have to be. Here’s how to sell your business, and how to get the right valuation to make the sale and a profit. The...
  15. S

    What website builder?

    I curretnly use WordPress / woocom for my ecom business, and it's taken some getting used to, using it for 6 years now. I don't code though and with WP having a technical coding background is an advantage unless you want to pay developers. I am setting up a new business, it will only need to...
  16. Jungle Juice

    Can anyone recommend a good (cheap) shipping company from China ?

    Hi everyone, Can anyone recommend a good (cheap) shipping company from China ? Air freight please Kind regards Dan
  17. antropy

    Website Review of disposable.bar Requested!

    Thanks everyone for your review of our VapeLiquidUK OpenCart website - that feedback is now with my developers and they'll be making changes based on it. Would you be so kind as to review another of our sites, disposable.bar which specialises in disposable vapes and is built with PrestaShop...
  18. GeEcom

    £3 Million Revenue in 3 Years of Dropshipping - ask me any questions you'd like to know!

    Hey guys, It's my first post here. I've just signed up and I have a few spare hours to kill... I started a successful UK-based dropshipping company with my business partner 3 years ago and we have just surpassed £3 million in revenue. We used to generate all of our customers from Facebook ads...
  19. Selling on Amazon – is it right for my business in 2024?

    Selling on Amazon – is it right for my business in 2024?

    Selling on Amazon can introduce your business to a vast global marketplace. But with fees and strict rules to follow – is it right for your business? Amazon is the undisputed king of online marketplaces. With around 2.5 billion worldwide visitors every month, the heavyweight of ecommerce has a...
  20. uk_moss

    Which e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia to choose?

    Hello everyone I want to sell my products to Southeast Asia, but there are many e-commerce platforms in Southeast Asia: shopee, lazada, amazon, ebay etc, which platform is the most worth choosing?