Asset First

Asset First

Every Amazon seller worries about margins. It’s well known among the selling community that Amazon takes a significant cut of the seller’s margins. The question becomes: How is budget allocated from what little margin remains?  Amazon Income vs. Asset There is a...
Tips to Sell More During the Holiday Season

Tips to Sell More During the Holiday Season

The holiday season provides the break-through opportunity that many retailers need to become profitable, especially if they have been operating in the red during the preceding months. Amazon retailers may find themselves wondering how to position their products and...
How Big is Your Amazon Business… REALLY?

How Big is Your Amazon Business… REALLY?

Land on any Amazon guru’s squeeze page and you’re bound to see something like this:  “Just sold $36k yesterday. Join my course to learn all my secrets.” You’ve got to love sales totals. They really are glamorous. They make us feel really nice inside. But if you...
Don’t Be THAT Seller!

Don’t Be THAT Seller!

Have you found the magical wooden, kitchen product that you know will be the hottest selling item on Amazon? The supplier looks legitimate. After all, his website boasts FDA-approved materials, high customer satisfaction ratings, and of course, unbelievable prices....
Does Packaging Really Matter?

Does Packaging Really Matter?

Absolutely! With everyone selling on Amazon these days, how are you going to differentiate your product from the competitors? How do you ensure your product will arrive in good condition? How do you know the customer will be satisfied when they open the package?...
Sell to the World Without Leaving the United States

Sell to the World Without Leaving the United States

So many sellers come to me to learn how to ship to international FBA locations. When I drilled down to see why they were looking at FBA they would tell me how it was the only way they could meet the requirements for selling into international markets. These...
Amazon Evolves – You Should, Too

Amazon Evolves – You Should, Too

Amazon is the world’s largest product search engine, and it’s just getting larger. Here’s how it’s changing in 2018. In 2016, 55% of people in the U.S. started their online shopping trips on Amazon.com, according to results from a 2,000-person survey commissioned by...
Smart Inventory Management for Increased Profitability

Smart Inventory Management for Increased Profitability

As an Amazon seller, the backbone of your business is also a common pain point: inventory. What should you sell? Who are the most reliable suppliers and where can you get the best price? What prices should you set? How do you know how much to order at a given time?...