ecommerce

  1. Lisa Cummings

    Sole Trader since May 2024

    This is going to sound really stupid, but I cannot remember if I registered as a sole trader or not, would I have received any mail from HMRC? On my online tax account I have my UTR, though I was a self employed courier years ago. I am now an online trader, I remember when I first looked I...
  2. D

    Is it worth my time and effort to become an Amazon seller, dropshipping using BigBuy Company

    Hi All Is it worth me becoming an Amazon seller, dropshipping using the BigBuy Company? I was thinking of doing this just as a side gig. I am working for a company at the moment and I am doing e-commerce for them running an online shop using Shopify, I really enjoy it and thought I could do...
  3. How GPSR Affects Your Etsy Shop: A Guide for UK Small Business Owner

    How GPSR Affects Your Etsy Shop: A Guide for UK Small Business Owner

    If you’re crafting handmade gifts or selling your creations on platforms like Etsy, it’s essential to understand GPSR. So, what exactly are the General Product Safety Regulations? In a nutshell, GPSR is the UK legislation that ensures all products sold to consumers are safe. Whether you’re a...
  4. mailbagman

    Confused About What Postal Packaging To Use?

    Are you at a loss to even know where to start with your postal packaging solutions? Well, you are not alone. There really is so much to take into consideration. What will I need? How much will I need? What will be best for protection for the goods? What is best for the environment? How long...
  5. sunaan242

    What's wrong with this trust pilot rating calculations?

    I recently registered in trustpilot to collect customer reviews for my new business. I recieved my first 2 ratings both 5 stars. But I am dumbfounded to see the total calculations is 3.8?? Can anyone tell what's happening? Thanks in advance.
  6. 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
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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)...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
    • Ozzy
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    • Category: Ecommerce
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  16. 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...
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    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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
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