If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re one of thousands of Amazon sellers who are now required to carry insurance per the company’s new policy. And if you find yourself wondering if it really matters which provider you pick, we’re here to tell you that it does. Much like car insurance, product liability insurance…
If you’re an Amazon seller who has managed to skate by without product liability insurance, that may not be the case for much longer. Last month, Amazon announced a new policy requiring sellers who have made at least $10k in sales for any given month to carry product liability insurance. The new policy, which…
The explosion of the e-commerce industry in recent years has given rise to a number of Amazon agencies that claim to help sellers grow their online businesses. But is there any merit to this claim? To find out, we spoke to Chris Yeakey, founder of Black Caiman Media, a full-service Amazon agency and consultancy. His…
With lots of money pouring into the Amazon FBA market, more and more sellers are thinking about selling their business. If you’re also eyeing your big payday, follow these steps for a hassle-free exit and to guarantee that your business fetches the highest possible selling price. 1. Get Your Trademark Registration, IP Rights, &…
Can you imagine overpaying on Amazon sales tax to the tune of $500,000? As crazy as it sounds, it actually happened. And we know because we were the ones who caught the mistake! This particular seller—who was NOT a tax client of ours during this time period—had fallen behind on their bookkeeping and hired…
Did you know that 92.4% of consumers are more likely to purchase a product if they can read a credible review of it first? It’s statistics like these that illustrate just how important product reviews are. And yet, customer reviews are not easy to obtain—particularly for Amazon sellers. According to LandingCube.com, the average review rate…
Launching a private label product on Amazon is a lot like launching a space shuttle: it can either propel you to new heights or end up being a colossal failure. The outcome ultimately boils down to planning (or lack thereof). In this article, we’ll give you step-by-step instructions on how to navigate this process…
In the early stages of starting an Amazon business, most sellers do everything on their own, from listing creation to customer service. And that’s perfectly fine when you’re just starting out or if you’re running a small operation. But if you want to scale, doing everything on your own simply isn’t feasible. That’s because…
As an Amazon seller, some of your biggest operational costs will revolve around fulfillment, which involves storing your inventory, packing it, shipping it, and managing returns. It’s an important service no e-commerce seller can go without. As such, it’s worth re-evaluating what your options are to ensure you’re getting the service you need at…
If we offered you $500 for reading this article, you would read it, yes? Well then you better read it, because while we’re not offering to pay you directly for your time, we are promising that the information contained within this article will save you hundreds (if not thousands!) of dollars. All you have…