The process of finding the right wholesaler for your business can be overwhelming. In this post, we’ll explain what wholesalers do, how to find them, and what to look for before you place your first order. You have a lot of options when it comes to sourcing products for your e-commerce business. You might craft […]
Sellers of Amazon: Boots to Business
Today, Rodney Marshall is the President and CEO of Aldevra LLC, based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In 2021, his company surpassed the $1.6 million mark in sales in Amazon’s store, and he routinely works with the federal government to provide equipment and services across the country. As a Marine Corps veteran who struggled to maintain employment […]
The Climate Pledge is for Everyone… Including Small Businesses
Earth Day is the perfect time for small businesses to take action and consider joining The Climate Pledge. The theme for 2022 Earth Day is ‘Invest in our Planet.’ Nothing signifies that commitment more than pledging to work together to make our earth sustainable for generations to come. Amazon is committed to building a sustainable […]
Increase profitability with Brand Referral Bonus
Do you advertise your Amazon products through non-Amazon channels like Facebook ads or Google searches? If so, you could be leaving money on the table. For sellers enrolled in Amazon Brand Registry and selling in Amazon’s US store, Amazon’s Brand Referral Bonus is an opportunity to earn, on average, a 10% bonus of the sales […]
Top 10 training videos for new Amazon sellers
New to selling in the Amazon store? Looking to grow your business with some new strategies and core features? Seller University is a free learning program to help you get started and build a business with Amazon. SU offers a wide range of content—including PDFs, eLearnings, webinars, and videos—on both YouTube and Seller Central (login required) […]
“Hi, I’m an Amazon seller” (episode 1)
How many Amazon sellers do you know? In this new series, we’re getting to know our sellers, asking them about their businesses, tips for selling online, and what makes them who they are. In the first episode of Hi, I’m an Amazon seller, we asked sellers to tell us what makes them smile, share their advice […]
Shannon goes all in on mental health
Shannon Goldberg’s passion for sustainability and cosmetics inspired her to launch Izzy Zero Waste. But, after launching the business during the pandemic, she quickly learned prioritizing mental health also plays a role in building a long-lasting business model. Shannon Goldberg, a veteran of the beauty industry saw an opportunity to launch a revolutionary business that […]
Sellers of Amazon: Slowly but sweetly
In the early 2010s, Amin Bahari and his twin brother, Amir, were high school students struggling with their weight, and looking to jump-start their fitness journey. They knew it would require a lifestyle change, but there was one thing holding them back: sweets. “We grew up in a family with diabetes and obesity, and we […]
“Hi, I’m an Amazon seller” (episode 2)
How many Amazon sellers do you know? In the second episode of the “Hi, I’m an Amazon seller” series, we asked three Amazon sellers why they decided to sell in the Amazon store, their top tips on how to be successful selling with Amazon, and what’s recently brought a smile to their faces. Nicole O’Brien, […]
Ready, set, sell! Prepare for Prime Day 2022
Prime Day 2022 is happening July 12-13, so we compiled our top tips to help you prepare for one of Amazon’s biggest shopping events. Prime Day brings a big opportunity for you to reach new customers, share your products with a wider audience, and maybe even get some shopping done yourself. Prime Day 2021 was […]
This Is Small Business podcast: Max scales his side hustle
Can you imagine creating something in your second-grade art class that becomes a multi-million-dollar idea? Max Ash did just that. When Max was eight, his two favorite things were basketball and hot chocolate, so he designed a mug with a hoop to shoot marshmallows through. Nine years later, he and his family have built a […]
Sellers of Amazon: From made by hand to Amazon Handmade
In 2014, cancer and brain aneurysm survivor Luna Williams started creating what she calls “floral cleansing bundles” to support her healing process. Learn how selling in Amazon’s store opened Luna up to a wider audience and the tips she has for new business owners. After a bout with cancer, followed by a brain aneurysm, Luna […]