Online Inventory & Order Management Software for Amazon & Ebay Multichannel Sellers

Ask Appath: Your eCommerce Questions Answered!

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We had a few interesting questions pop up this week... How do I know there is a demand for my product? I mean, I think it’s great, but I’d rather not wait 6 months to find out that nobody else does! You’re right not to invest time and money into something until you’re pretty sure it’ll work, but it’s also important to realize that you can never be certain. It’s a risk, and some of the best things you achieve in this life usually start off that way. That said, it’s best to start off close to … [Read more...]

Tips to Avoid Credit Card Fraud this Christmas

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  With the influx of Christmas orders coming up, it’s crucial that merchants are on alert for any possible fraudulent activity with credit card purchases. Here are few checks we recommend before fulfilling any customer transaction. Be wary of unusual shipping addresses Check whether the IP address of the buyer matches the card address location. This is not a 100% indicator of fraud as the shopper may be shopping from anywhere, but use your common sense with this one - if the card … [Read more...]

How to Create your Company Logo in 2 Simple Steps

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Your logo IS your company. In order for it to be successful, it needs to be a visual representation of everything your company stands for. Most companies know this, and yet many still cut strings with their logo design to save on costs. You have to remember that this is essentially your opening line and although we like to think differently...many people will judge a book by its cover. You only have one shot at a first impression and your logo is a crucial factor in your customers’ perception of … [Read more...]

5 Common Mistakes made by eCommerce start-ups

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  Here at Appath, we want to make your path to eCommerce success as streamlined as possible, however this is a brand new challenge for you and it’s important to acknowledge that mistakes will be made; we’ve probably made them all too! The important thing is that you learn from them and become more successful as a result. So in this post we have identified the most common mistakes made by new start ups, to help you to hit the ground running...and with a bit of a head start! A confusing … [Read more...]

How to Build Your Online Store

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  You have a few options on this one, you can go down the route of customizing your own site or you can work with a vendor such as Shopify. Here at Appath, we love the real feeling of ownership that you get from building your store from scratch, so I’ve put together a step by step process to help you on the way to doing just that. Step 1 Create a business plan. I’ll assume you have this already done if you’re researching eCommerce options, however if you do need any assistance with this … [Read more...]

Appath Top Tips for eCommerce Success

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Ask Appath - Our Top Tips for eCommerce Success Here at Appath, we are often contacted by new start ups seeking advice with regards to their eCommerce management and production. In this post, I’ve collated 3 of the most frequently asked questions, along with our professional advice and guidance on each issue. If you would like us to address a query specific to your business (completely free of charge), please don’t hesitate to contact us via the comments section.  How do I promote my … [Read more...]

Amazon Shipping Software Should Feature in Your Integrated Solutions

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As a wise and effective entrepreneur, you are selling on the world's top channels, including sites like eBay, Newegg, Amazon, and others. You decided to become an entrepreneur in order to get out of the old "rat race," and yet your days are just packed with long "to do" lists. You have to keep logging into the various sales channels and updating your inventory or prices if you are to remain competitive. You have to manage the different messages regarding sales, and then arrange shipping. Then … [Read more...]

eBay Inventory Management Eliminates Mistakes

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Time is money. Most of us know that simply because we exchange our time for money doing what we call our "jobs". However, when you are in business for yourself, your time really is a lot of money. After all, if you are handling every facet of the work, time spent doing menial tasks could be costing you opportunities for growing the business. Nowhere is this more common than for those doing multichannel retail. Those selling on Amazon, eBay, Sears, newegg, and their own eCommerce websites … [Read more...]

Order Management Software is as Important as Good Products

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The experts will all tell you that you can have the best product in the world but can still fail at multichannel sales if you are bombing in the order management area of the business. Poorly handled inventory, slow shipping, and botched orders are a recipe for disaster, and yet they can be overcome with order management software. A multichannel seller just getting started may even want to explore the ability to find integrated services that incorporate order management software along with … [Read more...]

Maintain Quality With Amazon Inventory Management Tools

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Manual...there are very few processes that are actually handled manually these days. Automation is not the lazy entrepreneur's path; it is the smart entrepreneur's choice. After all, one sure and fast way to give yourself a lousy reputation and a failed business venture is to fall behind, fail to meet deadlines, and take orders that end up on backorder because you just don't have the merchandise. (Grundy, 2013) This is why manual inventory management is a foolhardy approach to running your … [Read more...]