Private label products in retail stores Are you a business owner looking to scale your business and diversify your revenue stream? If so, you’re not alone. Private labeling is an ever-growing segment of the retail industry that is helping retailers generate more revenue. A private label product is one that…
Learn about Private Label Products! Learn more about the process of private labeling products to see if it’s right for you — and how easy it can be. During this free, on-demand webinar, you’ll discover how to use private label products to start your own business, keys to success, build a…
Private label products in retail stores Retail is a challenging game these days, thanks to an almost bottomless array of online products competing with brick-and-mortar retail for customers’ attention. Despite this, customers still respond to products they can physically hold in their hands and experience in-person. If you’re trying to…
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Using private labeling to increase your revenue streams is a great idea, but it can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to start. Private Label University has spent decades perfecting a step-by-step process that works. Our online private label training course offers a blueprint for service-based businesses, scaling established…
Using private labeling to increase your revenue streams is a great idea, but it can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to start. Private Label University has spent decades perfecting a step-by-step process that works. Our free private label training offers a blueprint for service-based businesses, scaling established businesses,…
Using private labeling to increase your revenue streams is a great idea, but it can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to start. Private Label University has spent decades perfecting a step-by-step process that works. Our private label training webinar offers a blueprint for service-based businesses, scaling established businesses,…
The concerns and fears around the coronavirus pandemic are affecting everyone globally. We too are feeling the effects in our homes and businesses. We are in uncertain times right now and that is why it is super important to focus on how we are all going to…
Using private labeling to increase your revenue streams is a great idea, but it can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to start. Private Label University has spent decades perfecting a step-by-step process that works. Our private label training course offers a blueprint for service-based businesses, scaling established businesses,…
When business owners decide to scale their business with private label products, they often about the differences between white label and private label products. Both terms describe products that are sold under a reseller’s brand, but they are not the same! So, private label vs white label–what’s the difference? Read…
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Savvy business owners know that one of the surest roads to success is to have several different revenue streams. But for many small businesses (especially those that are service-based), this can feel like an impossible task. That’s where private label products for small business come into play. Adding private label…
Sourcing products from China is a luxury and so easy to do if you are well equipped with the right tools. Yes, many products are made in China and the growing popularity to find products to add to your business is essential to business growth. But there are some things…
Watch this video to learn how we supported Dalton and Vicky. Starting and building your private label company comes with many challenges and obstacles, but the biggest one is usually sourcing your product. When you go to the Canton Fair in China with Private Label University, you’re certain to get…
Are you ready to scale your business and build big brand recognition? Maybe you’ve been thinking about starting a whole new business. Or, maybe you are looking for reach more clients? It’s the right time to turn this dream into a reality, and we can help. The answer is private…
When starting or building your private label company, you may consider sourcing your products one of your biggest challenges or obstacles. Of course, there are some well-known—perhaps even popular—sourcing choices that many business owners use, such as Alibaba and AliExpress. Both are Chinese-based companies that sell retail goods online, which…
What Is Private Labeling? Believe it or not, you see private labeling every day. Sellers find an existing physical product and then put their own brand on that product. Think WalMart’s Great Value line, or Target’s new Good & Gather brand for some “big boy” examples. You don’t need to…
Marketing your business doesn’t have to be expensive. If you’ve only got a small budget set aside for marketing, don’t worry—there are plenty of ways you can effectively promote your products or services to your target market for little or no cost. 1. Social Media Marketing Marketing on social media…
Saving for retirement early is a responsible choice. Instead of merely surviving on social security — that may not even be available in the future — you’re writing your ticket to the retirement you hope to enjoy. You’ll also reap the benefits of tax-deferrals and interest-bearing income growth. But how do you…
Have you had some success running a private label business? Are you ready to take things to the next level? Finding ways to stand out from your competitors and streamline your day-to-day tasks is essential if you want to succeed long-term. The tips below will help you to grow your…
Private Label Products Help Retailers Stay Competitive Private label clothing is when one business makes a clothing product for another company to rebrand and sell as its own. It’s surprisingly common: many fashion retailers, large and small, use it to help grow their brand and increase their revenue. Amazon, for…
Yes, Amazon Makes Its Own Toilet Paper (And Hundreds of Other Products)! Amazon sold more than 3 billion products in 2018 alone — that’s nearly one product for every two people on the planet [1]. With more than 300 million regular customers, Amazon is the world’s most popular marketplace. Retailers…
When it comes to generating revenue, particularly online, there are two main types of approaches: active and passive. Active systems only bring income when someone is actively producing new products or providing a service, while passive ones continue to generate revenue on their own once they are established. In addition…
First Year Entrepreneur: 4 Victories You’ll Enjoy If being a first year entrepreneur was easy, everyone would do it. And the success stories of incredible thinkers and dreamers wouldn’t resonate nearly as much. Your first 365 days in a new business venture or endeavor may bring fear, sleepless nights and…
Tax Implications on Amazon Seller Fees: What You Need to Know First things first: Amazon Seller fees aren’t increasing. You don’t need to worry about that. However, some states may now apply taxes to certain Seller fees. These could apply to various fees from inventory prep—like your bubble wrap, polybags,…
If you’re a private label entrepreneur, there’s a good chance you’re already doing some form of inbound marketing. There’s simply no way to find success by placing your products on Amazon and then crossing your fingers that buyers will find you. You have to build the path that leads them…
Creating a Social Media Presence: Facebook Business Page or Groups? Creating a page on social media can be a big first step for a business that is attempting to create a presence online. There are so many ways that you can put your business out there that it may be…
It takes more than just hard work to make your business flourish. It takes relationships. You need to surround yourself with quality people that can help you enhance your knowledge and advance your business. There are a number of business relationships you can foster to help you achieve success. (Do…
Running your own private label products business means keeping up with a lot of moving parts. You have to worry about sourcing, marketing, copywriting, and keeping up with the competition. With all of these customer-facing tasks to take care of, it’s easy to forget the business organization that needs to…
Owning your own business is hard. You need to be in touch with all aspects of your operations, stay focused on your short-, mid-, and long-term goals, know your customers inside and out, keep up with the latest trends, somehow make time for yourself…the responsibilities are seemingly endless. As business…
You know advertising matters when you’re selling Private Label products. You also know your customers are going to consider price, quality, and value when deciding whether or not to buy your products. Did you know, however, that your products’ packaging is just as important? It’s true! In an age where…
You can have the best Private Label product in the world, and it still won’t sell on Amazon without a killer listing. You need to have an Amazon listing that is optimized. A big chunk of that optimization revolves around great copywriting. We’ve previously discussed some of our favorite copywriting…
When it comes to sourcing new products, China manufactures anything and everything you can think of (and lots of stuff you never imagined) for your Private Label business. Here at PLU, we’re planning our annual trip to the China Import and Export Fair, better known as the Canton Fair. Held…
(Updated Chinese Holiday Calendar Download) You did it: You made it through another Q4 holiday season. Hopefully, profits were high, costs were low, and your post-holiday returns haven’t made you want to tear out your hair. After all the long hours of planning, stressing, and running on fumes (or coffee!),…
Hey, life coaches, private chefs, and plumbers! We’re talking to you, health coaches, dog trainers, and aestheticians. If you own your own business as a coach or service provider, you could dramatically increase your monthly revenue, attract new clients, and even become a household name. All you have to do…
Just as the title suggests, we are here to help you and those like you that have an interest in private labeling. Success is not only something we’ve personally achieved, but something we can help you achieve as well! The first step towards success in the private label industry is…
One of the very cornerstones of a successful private label business is a product supplier that you can trust. There are several different options available to you, with manufacturers from China being among the more popular choices. As you know, we take a group with us to the Canton Fair…
How to Get Back More than You Put in with Private Labeling in 2019 We all know the saying, “You have to spend money to make money.” And this is true in all aspects of commerce and retail, not just private labeling. Think about the amount of money big corporations…
5 Reasons You Should Join Us at the Canton Fair The Canton Fair is absolutely the best way to connect with reliable suppliers for your private label business. Because the fair occurs twice per year, we often encounter students who want to know whether the April or October fair is…
6 New Year’s Resolutions to Skyrocket Your Private Label Sales So, now you’re in the thick of holiday sales. You’re probably ready for a rest, but as we discussed last time, there’s still too much to do! Your after-holiday preparations will help you power through to the new year, but…
You’re really in the thick of the holiday season right now. Everything you worked so hard to prepare your private label business is now working for you, from your marketing to your shipping. Don’t you wish you could just sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor? Well, it’s…
With just over three weeks left until Christmas, you’re in the home stretch with your private labeling holiday sales. There are just a few more things you need to know to make sure you make the most money possible without running into snags along the way. Amazon Deadline Approaching Any…
It’s already Cyber Monday! All of your preparation for the season has led to this one day—at least, that’s what you may believe. The truth is that you still have a few more weeks of sales ahead of you before the season comes to an end. If you’re on top…
Selling online can be discouraging at times, especially during the holiday season. You can see how many people add items to their shopping cart on your website, and you can also see how many of those buyers navigate away without completing their purchase. On any given day, 99% of first-time…
If you’re a private labeler, then you know your biggest sales days of the year are almost here. Thanksgiving is just two weeks away! Is your website and Amazon store ready for Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Even if you’ve navigated these sales days in the past, there’s always something…
Brick and mortar stores aren’t the only retailers that experience a massive increase in sales during the last three months of the year. And for good reason! With Black Friday and Cyber Monday leading the charge into the month of December, you should do everything you can to claim your…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Almost, anyway. Even though there is still a month or more until the bulk of the holiday shopping begins, NOW is the time to get your online private label store prepped and ready! Whether you’ve got a few holiday shopping seasons under…
While 45% of consumers start their holiday shopping in October, that doesn’t mean you’re too late to get a piece of the revenue. As long as you already have your inventory on the way for FBA or have it in stock elsewhere, you’re still ahead of the game. You’ve managed…
Every part of the process, every step you take towards success in private label retail is just as important as the next and missing even one can spell disaster. It’s difficult to say which one has the biggest impact on your profits. Marketing, shipping and logistics, customer satisfaction; they all…
Yes, we are well aware that the major shopping holiday season is still a couple months away. However, in the world of online retail, being well prepared, well in advance can be the catalyst for your success this holiday season. Every year beats the previous year in holiday sales online,…
The holidays are already upon us. If you don’t believe that, head to your nearest superstore to see the Christmas trees and decorations out, ready for sale. Believe it or not, many consumers have already started checking off their holiday shopping list. In fact, a study from 2017, shows that…
Our income iswhat drives us through our lives. It pays for the roof over our heads, the food on our table, the clothes for our families, and the more you have, the more comfortable your life will be. So naturally most people are looking for ways to increase their income.…
Are you planning to go to the Canton Fair in October? With the holidays right around the corner, you may hope that the Canton Fair will give you the opportunity to meet suppliers for your online store in time to private label them before Black Friday. That won’t happen, for…
Don’t Let a One-Time Wonder Guide You at the Canton Fair So you want to get into the market of private label products. Since the majority of private labeled products come from China, to find true success you’ll need to make a few visits. Here you can find the private…
You’ve built your brand through hard work, social media, and frequent customer interaction. Through time, you’ve either stumbled upon or personally developed a product you believe in. After creating a product name, putting in the hard work getting in touch with vendors that will help manufacture and ship your products,…
The private label industry covers more than just clothes, beauty products, or cleaning supplies. Private labeled products come in all shapes in sizes across a broad spectrum of retail genres. One thing almost all of us have in common is that we’re already accustomed to buying private labeled products and…
Private Labeling Growth with Millennials and Gen X’ers Marketing trends have changed dramatically over the past few years, thanks in part to the fast moving pace of the internet, but also due to the boom in buyers of the Millennial age. The youth of yesterday is now the buyer of…
Once you’re ready to start listing your private labeled products, you obviously want to find the best place to bring in the most sales. And when it comes to selling products of any type, Walmart is a pretty big player in the retail game. Historically, Walmart is the most successful…
We all know that Amazon is the big online retailer for anyone looking to sell a product. Conversely, we also know that Walmart is thebig brick-and-mortar retailer where you can find just about anything your heart desires at a reasonable price. However, were you aware that Walmart is becoming a sizeable…
There’s more to becoming a successful entrepreneur than just developing a product you think people will want to buy. Of course that’s one of the most important aspects of private labeling, but you may have discovered that customers will always want more. Thanks to online sales and ecommerce, buyers have…
When an entrepreneur decides to move into the industry of selling their very own private labeled products, the obvious choice for a platform to move those products is going to be Amazon. Hands down, every time Amazon is the monster marketplace with the ability to reach millions of online consumers.…
You’ve done the research. You’ve put in the hard work. You and your team have finally developed and produced a private labeled product that is sure to have you turning a profit in no-time. All that’s left to do is getting your products listed on one of the largest online…
In March 2018, a 10% tariff on aluminum and a 25% tariff on steel coming into the United States from other countries was announced. Last year, China produced a whopping 49% of the world’s steel production. To put this into perspective, the U.S. was responsible for 5% of global steel…
Think of the last time you asked someone where they bought something, whether it’s clothing, household items, or even perfume. I would be willing to bet that the vast majority will say they got it on Amazon. In the online shopping world, Amazon is King and Queen combined. Any online…
One of the busiest online shopping days is just around the corner, and, no, it’s not Black Friday. It’s not even Cyber Monday. It’s Amazon’s big summer bonanza sale known as Prime Day! Back for its fourth year, Prime Day offers fulfilled by Amazon sellers the opportunity to multiply their…
Visiting an international trade show truly is the experience of a lifetime. We just LOVE the energized environment the Canton Fair in Guangzhou and can’t wait for those busy few weeks that involve speaking, teaching and training, and of course, checking out the newest and hottest products at the fairs.…
We’ve just returned from our semi-annual trip to the Canton Fair with this year’s brave group of Private Label University students. It’s at the Fair that we find the latest crop of gadgets and goodies we can make into our own Private Label products. That’s the fun part! Then comes the…
You know the saying, “You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time.” This rings true in so many ways, especially when it comes to…
Here’s what you should do instead. A sustainable business is built on healthy profit margins and good professional relationships. Successful private labelers are able to cultivate both of those things. They know how to increase profit margins, maintain healthy professional relationships, and reduce their opportunity costs. To have sustainable profit…
Here’s Why You Want Them! If you’ve ever wanted to get your foot in the door with Amazon or other online retailers to see about selling your private labeled products, we can get you started. We have workshops and conventions all around the world to help beginners and even advanced…
How many times can you say you’ve made it through an entire shopping trip without making one unnecessary purchase? For most people, that number would be a big fat ZERO. Most people can’t resist the pull of the impulse buy, whether online or in a brick and mortar store, because…
Once you have your private label products ready to sell on Amazon, you want to be found, right? The best way to get found on Amazon is to do diligent Amazon keyword research. These are the search terms your ideal customer will use to locate products just like yours. Before…
Amazon is a great way to dip your toe into selling private label products, but if you really want to boost your brand and your business, expanding to your own ecommerce site is the way to go. Now, selling products on your own website does open a whole new world…
Fifty years ago, we listened to Jack Lalanne tout the powers of juicing for optimum physical fitness on The Jack Lalanne Show. Thirty years ago, Suzanne Somers claimed her spot in advertising history with the Thighmaster™ infomercial. Today’s savvy viewer is no longer bound to enjoy video content through OTA…
Selling on Amazon is perhaps the easiest way to add a revenue stream to your already growing business. Wouldn’t you love to harness the money-making power that online selling could bring you? If you’ve made that decision to continue growing your business through selling online or on Amazon, then you…
Fulfillment by Amazon is changing again. Barely a month after enacting fee changes for fulfillment and weight calculation, we are now looking at changes in their storage fees. Amazon tells us that these changes will help streamline inventory management and the improved organization will speed along the shipping process. All…
First impressions matter. In private labeling, the first impression your customers receive of your product is its packaging. Branding and packaging should be an essential part of your private label marketing strategy. Larger labels use brand recognition to build trust; it shouldn’t be any different for you and your private…
Turning Your Single Private Label Product into a Product Line You’ve made the big step and private labeled your product. Congratulations! While that’s a great accomplishment, you might still feel you’ve got something more left to give. It’s time for expansion. How do you move forward to turn your product…
When you search for a product on Amazon, do you ever wonder how it’s determined what is shown first? Do you have to scroll forever because your product is three pages down when someone else’s product is right at the top of the page? How did that product become such…
By now, you’ve heard about our Colorado LIVE Event, where we help private labeling entrepreneurs build their business from the ground up. It’s the premier event for anyone serious about learning to sell on Amazon and beyond. If you’re planning to start your own private label business—or you’re already on…
Want to start selling on Amazon? Many people start with retail arbitrage (RA), which to a beginner might sound like a good way to produce reasonable income. Take it from us: it’s not. When you look at the time invested and the headache of managing a very unorganized Amazon seller’s…
Do you want to sell a product, or do you want to build a brand? If you want to sell a product, that’s great, and we’d love to help, but this post might not be for you. If you want to build a brand that can earn you money for…
5 Ways to Market Your Product Outside Amazon First, let’s lay some groundwork. Once you’ve optimized your product listing, we recommend running PPC ad campaigns on Amazon. Those ads will drive traffic to your listing, and—if you’ve optimized your listing and are selling the right product—convert to sales. But you shouldn’t stop there.…
We hate to burst your bubble, but there’s no such thing as a “perfect” product. And if you’re trying to find it, you’re holding your business back. If you’ve fallen ill with Perfect Product Syndrome® (PPS), here are 7 steps to reclaim your business. 1. Find something that interests you.…
Your potential customers judge your product before they read a word about it. And their first impression determines whether or not they’ll even open your listing. The fact is: No matter how great your product is, if your product images don’t appropriately showcase it, you could be losing sales. Product photography…
You’ve laid the groundwork, found a reliable product supplier, arranged shipment through a reputable importer, and now your Private Label product is on its way. Awesome! You may think now is a great time to lay back and relax—we know how mentally exhausting the Private Labeling process can be—but a…
Do you want to make more money on Amazon in 2018? You said “yes,” right? But you’re probably wondering how to do it. One way is to join us live this month to learn The Import Success Formula. But if you can’t do that, we’ve got good news: You can make…
Welcome to the new year, where changes abound. Among those changes, of course, are all kinds of financial changes, thanks to the new tax laws. While new laws such as that don’t necessarily impact your company directly, there’s that good old “trickle-down effect” which means prices everywhere are about to…
The biggest shopping season of the year is wrapping up on the biggest shopping marketplace in the world. Where is that? Amazon, of course! Since you can find just about anything there, this is the place most people do their online shopping. Including YOUR potential customers. Are you considering selling…
Many Amazon sellers saw changes in 2017 that made selling tougher than in previous years. Storage fees were increased, seller fees for media were increased by quite a bit, and the return policy which took effect in October made a lot of sellers unhappy. Despite these changes, however, Amazon remains…
You’ve heard us say it before: Making a trip to China to the Canton Fair saves you time, money, and headaches when you are sourcing your Private Label products. You skip the endless waiting (hello, time zone difference!) and frustration that goes along with finding suppliers via email on sites…
Maybe you’ve been racking your brain for the perfect Private Label product to sell online. Maybe you’ve already got a great idea, but you don’t know how to find a good, reliable supplier. Maybe you already have a Private Label product, but your supplier made your last buying experience a…
Amazon’s marketplace is gigantic, with over 536,000,000 products for sale. With that much inventory constantly changing hands, it makes sense that Amazon would want to protect its business interests and its good name against shady sellers peddling shoddy merchandise. After all, who wants to buy a gift card only to…
Q4 is the busiest time of year, and it can also be the most lucrative…if you play your cards right. If you have good Private Label products, and your listings are optimized, your Amazon store has amazing profit potential during the holiday season. (If you’re a new seller who needs…
Welcome to Amazon’s busiest time of the year, a.k.a., a great time to get on the scene with your new product. If you haven’t started selling a private label product, what better time than the holiday season to get one out there. People are looking… are you selling? What Have…
You’ve heard it from us before, but we cannot stress this enough. When you’re importing your Private Label products: Assume nothing – all the time! Take nothing for granted – all the time! Be skeptical – all the time! (If you’re new here, welcome! You can check our previous posts…
Thanksgiving is this week, and you know what that means: Black Friday and Cyber Monday—a day on which shoppers spent $3.45 billion in 2016!—are right around the corner. Hopefully, you’ve been following the tips we posted here to ready your Private Label Amazon store for the holidays. If you haven’t,…
3 Winning Social Campaigns in Time for the Holidays There’s No Place Like Social for the Holidays The National Retail Federation estimates Americans will spend up to $682 billion this holiday season, up 3.6% – 4% from last year. With almost 60% of that spending happening through eCommerce, someone’s going…
Private labeling is the act of placing your own brand or label on a product. As a retail strategy, private labeling is not new. For decades big grocery stores have taken generic items, labeled them as their own, and set them on the shelf right next to products with household…
Who doesn’t want to make more money? Selling your own private label products could bring you the extra income you’re looking for. If you want to learn how to find products that you can private label with your brand and sell on Amazon, you should definitely consider booking your spot…
How To Win the Race to Australia’s Hottest Retail Address Australia is about to welcome the most powerful retail address in the world … amazon.com.au. Beginning in 2018, Amazon will deliver everything from drones to diapers to 24 million Australians from its Melbourne-based distribution facility. Some project Amazon could quickly…
You’ve worked hard to get where you are. Only, it didn’t seem like a job to you. Helping people is what you love to do. And you keep with it because, by now, you really know what you’re doing. You know what works. You’re in luck—people are looking for what…
The 2017 holiday season is swiftly approaching. This is a wonderful time of year to really shift your Private Label Amazon store into high gear. Whether sales are good or in need of improvement, it will benefit you immensely to get your store ready. Holiday Calendar Here are the key…
Well, that’s another fantastic event done and dusted. We had such an amazing time with everyone who joined us last week at our Private Label Business Blueprint workshop The Import Success Colorado Live, and we can’t stop talking about it! We wanted to share with you some of the highlights,…
Can you private label in 30 days? As you can see, it’s not very likely. Those who promise that you can are either trying to get something from you, or they simply don’t remember how hard it is to get started in this business.
No matter how great your product or service is, there will come a time when someone leaves a negative review. Don’t panic! Negative reviews aren’t the end of the world. In fact, they can even be good for your business…if you handle them correctly. In the world of Amazon reviews,…
You’ve found the perfect product to sell on Amazon, and you’re excited to open your store. A critical part of your new business will be buyer reviews. Reviews are your bread and butter in Amazon sales: Without them, your product has little chance to move. Here’s the scoop on what…
Owning a private label business during the holidays can be lucrative…and also difficult. Here are some struggles you’ll encounter and how to fix them.
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.75″ background_layout=”light” border_style=”solid”] Today we’d like to introduce you to Sylvia. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_video _builder_version=”3.0.75″ src=”https://vimeo.com/225204903″ /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.75″ background_layout=”light” border_style=”solid”] A truly gifted health coach, Sylvia had years of experience teaching people about nutrition, diet and holistic health. She was looking for new ways to grow her personal brand…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.73″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Karen and Neil Gwartzmen have… created the Private Label University personally coached and mentored thousands of entrepreneurs around the globe helped thousands of private labelers build the business of their dreams owned dozens of their own personal, profitable private label businesses that are…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.67″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] When you think about building your brand, what comes to mind? Fancy product packaging? A thriving social media following? A gripping mission statement? While all of those things are incredibly important, there’s one old-school, yet powerful brand-building tactic that is too often overlooked…
If you’re a seller on Amazon, your feedback score is the bedrock of your business. Without an excellent seller rating, every other FBA strategy is useless. That’s why you should attempt to handle instances of negative feedback, instead of just automatically letting them go. What is seller feedback and…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.67″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] We’ve released a number of blog posts and webinars in 2017 about the importance of optimizing your Amazon listing. We’ve passed along our tips for how to create a title, pictures, bullet points, product description, and more. We’ve talked about SEO rankings on…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.67″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] The start of a new school year has proven to be a very important time for online sellers. It is becoming the “start” of the shopping season – signaling the end of the summer slowdown and leading into every online seller’s favorite time:…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.62″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Third party merchants received an email from Amazon this week explaining a few new return policy changes that will go into effect on October 2. These new changes are directed at sellers who choose to fulfill orders themselves instead of using FBA. There…
Congratulations! If your inventory is in transit, it means you’ve completed several of the most challenging aspects of launching a business in the physical product industry. You’ve decided which product you want to sell, you found a supplier you can trust, and you successfully navigated the importing process. Now what?…
Whether you’ve been a part of our community for a week, a month or a year, chances are you’ve heard us talk about the Canton Fair. We LOVE attending this huge trade show in China. We truly believe that a quick 7 day trip to Guangzhou, China has the power…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Amazon is known for their unparalleled customer service and they expect you, the seller, to meet the same high standards. In order to ensure that sellers adhere to their standards, Amazon has gated some categories and if you want to…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] By now, Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods is old news. But we’re interested in what the merger could mean for private labelers and online sellers. Take a closer look with us and we think you’ll agree —…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Late last year, Business Insider wrote about Amazon becoming a major threat to United States retailers. However, for some reason, no one in the industry was talking about it. At the time, department stores such as the…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”] Hey there! It’s Virtuous Graphics, and I would like to introduce you to the concept of product photography for Amazon products. In this article, I’ll talk about camera, lighting, and equipment setups, including digital…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] We’re living in an age when private label brands are experiencing tremendous success. So much success, in fact, that it can be hard to remember that in the not-so-distant past consumers made their purchasing decisions based almost entirely on…
Before we dive into what Bid+ is an how to use it on your pay per click (PPC) campaigns, we’d like to offer a little advice. If you haven’t already mastered the concepts behind bidding on Amazon and how they work together to decide both the CPC cost and who…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] In a previous blog, we outlined the basics of promoting your product on Amazon through PPC campaigns. We know that many of you have been running PPC test campaigns, so we wanted to take a moment today and take…
Intellectual property complaints (both valid and baseless) have become somewhat of a regularity on the Amazon platform, and a common cause for seller suspensions. For Amazon Sellers, intellectual property issues can be complex, but more importantly they can cause your business to shut down completely if you lose your ability…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] As many of you know, we’re in China for a few weeks at the Global Sources Fair in Hong Kong and the Canton Fair in Guangzhou. We’re enjoying these busy few weeks that involve speaking, teaching and training, and…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Once you’ve determined the value of your company, which we discussed in our recent post Do You Know the Value of your eCommerce Business?, it’s time to put on your strategic-thinking hat. You want your business to be worth…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] We spent a lot of time mentoring and coaching Amazon sellers into success, and we’ve been realizing lately how few sellers view their business as an asset. Even if you don’t plan on selling your business, it’s still useful…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] At the end of March 2017, Amazon implemented a change to their email system that has made it easier for Amazon customers to opt-out of communication with vendors. Unfortunately, this change to the Amazon Marketplace reduces a vendors ability…
We meet a lot of sellers who are new to the physical product industry that only have their sights set on Amazon. If you’ve never thought about life beyond an online marketplace like Amazon or Ebay, this post us for you! It’s time to start dreaming about the bigger picture…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] At Amazon Sellers Lawyer, one of the most common causes we see for seller suspensions is inauthentic or intellectual property complaints. Sometimes, these complaints are valid, but more often than not they are baseless or made as an attempt…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] As you expand your business, adding multiple sales channels to increase brand awareness is a very logical and strategic step forward. Today, customers are driven by convenience. The more you are represented online, the more likely your customers are…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Are you interested in starting a business on Amazon, but not sure where to start? Or maybe you already have a private label business, but it’s in a slump and you’d like to make it profitable again. Either way, you’ve…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Related Amazon Seller accounts: Operating and maintaining more than one Seller Central account, without explicit permission from Amazon, is strictly prohibited and will result in account suspension. This prohibition includes operating more than on account simultaneously, as well as…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section” transparent_background=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” custom_padding=”0px|||” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Let’s say you use Shopify, Ebay, Amazon and a point-of-sale application (like Square) to sell your products. You’ve probably experienced the organizational headaches that come with managing inventory for…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Historically, dropshipping has been a way for manufacturers to get their product to consumers quickly. For decades, this process was mediated by retailers. For example, if you needed a new washing machine you might head to your local appliance store…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Last week, Walmart took another gargantuan step towards challenging Amazon’s ever-growing grip on the e-commerce world. In an attempt to create a better deal for customers, Walmart discontinued Shipping Pass, which gave free three-day shipping for an annual fee of…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] There is a big, wide world of apps, websites, and services that can help you run your business more smoothly. If you ever feel overwhelmed by your options, rest easy! You’re not alone, which is why we’re starting new blog…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] There’s no doubt that selling physical products is an exciting, thriving industry to be a part of right now. In the last five years alone, online marketplaces have completely redefined how billions of people shop for their everyday needs. For…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] We’ve received a few questions lately from product entrepreneurs about getting a patent for their big idea. Today, we want to outline the process for you. Why a patent is worth it. This is your special, unique idea. You’ve put…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Prospective customers may find your product based on keywords (which we discussed in this post about product promotion), but they’ll buy your product based on other people’s reviews. Getting reviews is all about making sales; the more sales you make,…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] There is a big, wide world of apps, websites, and services that can help you run your business more smoothly. If you ever feel overwhelmed by your options, rest easy! You’re not alone, which is why we have a blog…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] No matter what country you’re from, products are regulated by your government. Anything you’re trying to import will have duties and taxes attached to it. If you don’t do it properly, you run the risk of receiving fines, being slapped…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] We recently had the privilege of chatting with Robert Kilonzo on his ECommerce Marketing Podcast about the various marketing strategies involved with finding and private labeling products. We also talked at length about something we see over and over again:…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] We’ve been in the private labeling business for over 35 years, and have had the privilege to walk alongside thousands of sellers just like you during that time. Along the way, whether it’s through individual coaching sessions, free webinars, a…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Have you ever thought about making a killer income selling products online? The physical product industry is booming and the time is ripe to launch your business, but often times people don’t know where to find the right product. Today…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”] When you pay for advertising on Facebook or Google, your prospective customers are re-routed to your website or another URL to make the sale. Typically, your ad focuses on convincing the reader of…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] On a weekly basis, this is the number one question we get asked. Before you get your hopes up, you should know… there’s no definitive “right” way to source products. But with over 35 years of experience private labeling products,…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] The Quickest Way to Find the Newest Products for the Lowest Prices and Make a Killer Income Selling on Amazon: Part 2 Many of our students and clients have been asking us lately about the most effective way to…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] The Quickest Way to Find the Newest Products for the Lowest Prices and Make a Killer Income Selling on Amazon: Part 1 We know many of you joined us for our recent webinar, the Ancient Chinese Secret to Finding the…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Retail arbitrage can be a great way to launch your business in the physical product industry. In fact, this business model is so approachable that the vast majority of entrepreneurs use it when first figuring out how to source products.…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] We’ve had a lot of new students join the Private Label University community in the last few weeks, and if you’re one of them, we’re SO thrilled you’re here. Many of you are asking great questions in our Facebook Group—…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] A number of our students have been asking about Amazon’s FBA fulfillment centers lately. More specifically, they’re wondering where the warehouses are located. First of all, Amazon doesn’t openly publish the various locations of their warehouses. With some careful research,…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] On August 15 and February 15 of each year, Amazon charges long-term storage fees for items stored at FBA fulfillment centers. If items have been at the warehouse for longer than 6 months as of the fee date, those items…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Black Friday is swiftly approaching, and along with it comes the biggest selling season of the year. Today we want to talk about SEO optimization and ask one simple question: are you ready to reach as many people as possible?…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Recentley we completed a 4-part series on ways to make money online. Now that you’ve chosen a product business model, let’s make sure you’re keeping things legal. Many of our students tell us that when it comes to the integrity of…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” use_border_color=”off” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.105″] This post is the last in our series on ways you can make money online. Just because we waited to talk about dropshipping last doesn’t mean it’s not a lucrative way to make money online. Quite…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] This post is part of our continuing series on ways you can make money online. If you’ve spent any amount of time perusing online forums or discussion boards, chances are you’ve seen the popularity of retail arbitrage among new sellers.…
This post is part of our continuing series on ways you can make money online. Last week we outlined the pro’s, con’s, and challenges of using private labeling to sell products on Amazon and Ebay. Even though it’s a tried and true model, we understand that some online entrepreneurs simply…
Our last article outlined 4 product business models that will help you make money online. Today, we want to take a closer look at one of those options: private labeling. Let’s start by stating the obvious. We’re BIG fans of this method. We’ve been in the private labeling business for several…
Maybe you work full time but you’re looking for a way to make some extra money on the side. Or you’re a crafty DIY’er with a unique product that you create yourself. Perhaps you’re a serial entrepreneur, always on the lookout for new business opportunities. Or maybe you’re a stay-at-home…
If you’re new to selling products online, chances are you’ve spent some time perusing online forums and blogs. As you’ve seen, there are a handful of acronyms that the online selling community uses constantly. Because we’re passionate about helping you become a successful online entrepreneur, we wanted to break some…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Last week we talked about four ways you can capitalize on Amazon’s Q4 growth opportunities. Today we want to outline another tactic for experiencing incredible success during the holiday season. We LOVE talking about selling on Amazon during the Q4.…
Incentivized reviews are banned On October 3rd, Amazon officially banned incentivized product reviews. Unless you are using Amazon Vine, sellers can no longer provide a free or discounted product in exchange for customer reviews. You can read Amazon’s statement here. Why did Amazon make this change? Some people think it’s…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] According to this BusinessWire report, Amazon’s Q4 last year (2015) was a record-breaking one. With more than three million customers joining Prime in the third week of December, Amazon managed to ship over 200 million more items during the holiday…
Whether you’ve been selling on Amazon for a month or five years, you’re probably very familiar with the age-old problem of online retail: how do you get your product(s) exposed to a wider audience? In July 2015, Amazon came to the rescue with the release of a new marketplace called…
Let’s state the obvious: there is a big, bad world of companies that prey on honest online sellers seeking to protect their product/brand with a trademark or patent. If you haven’t already received a letter trying to scam you into money, just wait. Based on our experience, it will happen…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Have you heard of South Korean’s Hanjin Shipping Company? Maybe you’ve seen their containers being transported cross-country on a freight train or piled high in a port. Operating approximately 60 regular lines world-wide, with over 140 container shipping vessels, Hanjin…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] As mentioned in a previous post, diversity in product marketing efforts is a huge plus for anyone selling products on Amazon, enabling you to set your products apart from others in your product niche. Blogging is a great way to…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] In our experience, most product entrepreneurs who sell on Amazon rely exclusively on the Amazon PPC system of advertising. Yet, in today’s world of internet marketing, we have access to so many other resources that can also help our products…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Perhaps you’ve asked yourself these questions before: What product(s) will actually make me money? What product(s) will bring in the kind business I’m looking for? Where can I even find my perfect product(s)?!? We have recently conducted extensive research on…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] So you have finally found your perfect product and now you’re wondering, what’s the perfect way to send money overseas? We’ve recently had one of our payments held by a bank in Shanghai for over 40 days! Listen to the…
3 ways Chinese holidays can affect your business If you do any manufacturing, design, exporting, supply chain, shipping, or other type of business in China, understanding Chinese holidays is a must. Knowing the Chinese calendar is just the first step – if you don’t plan ahead, there are several cultural…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Let’s cut right to it: No. “Free Shipping!” is an attractive offer to most of us, but unfortunately, shipping is never free. If anything, free shipping is getting more expensive every year. The history of free shipping. In the early…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] In today’s global marketplace, the political choices made in other countries can have far reaching effects on local sellers. Prior to the BREXIT vote, the UK was part of the EU Amazon Marketplace. This meant that, if you were selling…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] According to a variety of online sources, online retail giant Amazon has been developing plans to take on UPS, FedEx, DHS, and even Alibaba by building a global shipping network. At first blush, this may seem like a great idea…
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Did you know… The International Trade Commission recently passed new legislation that puts stricter regulations on which products can legally use the label Made in USA? This new legislation suggests that US Customs and Border Protection will be cracking…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] In a previous post we discussed the increased competition from Chinese companies selling directly to consumers on Amazon and eBay: Is Your Chinese Supplier Now Your Competitor on Amazon? As we said in that post… “While some who sell products…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Here’s the latest buzz in the product importing business: The Chinese manufacturers that many online retailers buy from are now selling directly on Amazon and eBay. Naturally, these retailers are asking, “How do we compete?” In fact, Amazon reported that…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] What is the ONE THING we have learned from being in the product importing business for more than 35 years? Whatever you do: Assume nothing – all the time! Take nothing for granted – all the time! Be skeptical –…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] We said it in a previous post, How NOT to Find a Product Supplier You Can Trust, but it must be said again… When you want to import products to sell online: Assume nothing – all the time! Take nothing…
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