Today, Amazon announced a new, free benefit for sellers called Account Health Assurance, which formalizes our commitment to not deactivate a seller’s account as long as they work with us to resolve any issues. Under Account Health Assurance, a member of the Amazon team will proactively reach out and work one-on-one with sellers whose […]
Through his eyes: How Angela Stephens helped her son manage ADHD
For mom Angela Stephens, necessity became the mother of invention when her son Drake was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). To help him focus and get organized, she took matters into her own hands. When Angela Stephens’ fifth grader son Drake tested at a high level for ADHD in 2010, she ached for him. The […]
Amazon is testing a simplified experience for seller verification
This experience aims to maintain Amazon’s robust seller verification while offering a more convenient way to begin selling. Our community of nearly two million selling partners is critical to delivering value, selection, and convenience for customers. Most of these sellers are small and medium-sized businesses, and they represent the majority of physical products sold in […]
“How to start a business”
While their companies are drastically different, three Amazon sellers have overcome the same challenge: launching a business while working a full-time job. Now, their companies are thriving in Amazon’s store and creating innovative products. Hear each seller share how they successfully built a business while supporting their families, employees, and customers in Episode 7 of “Hi, […]
7 tips to reach shoppers and promote your brand this holiday season
“Turkey 5″—better known as the five days from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday—officially kicks off the holiday shopping season. Even as the Turkey 5 passes, you still have a month of opportunity to grow your following, promote your brand, and get your gifts into the hands of customers. The month between Thanksgiving and the new year […]
“Send to Amazon” improves shipment efficiency for FBA sellers
Amazon’s new Send to Amazon workflow streamlines the shipping process, helping sellers get products to fulfillment centers more efficiently. All new shipments from sellers using Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) must be created using the Send to Amazon workflow, or through APIs. Since 2014, Buttonsmith, an American manufacturer based in Redmond, Washington, has sent shipments of its […]
Rob Jackson’s bright idea inspired him to start a lighting company
Growing up, Rob Jackson always got into trouble for leaving the lights on. Now he’s the founder & CEO of Ujamaa Lighting, a company making products that help others create memorable moments while lowering their power bill. Many of Rob Jackson’s early life memories center around his late mother, Shirley. Growing up in Magnolia, a […]
Product ideas in 2023: How to tap the Amazon Best Sellers list
With so many products out there, it can be hard to know where to find solid product ideas that customers actually want to buy. Here you’ll learn about tactics to identify the best products to sell online in 2023, plus tools for finding top-selling items on Amazon. We’ll also walk you through how to get […]
Sellers of Amazon 2022: Where are they now?
There are millions of people who sell in Amazon’s stores, and this year we shared six of their stories in our “Sellers of Amazon” series. Their personal stories—full of triumphs, trials, and advice for other business owners—are proof of what you can achieve through perseverance. A special thanks to the founders of Aldevra LLC, Ethereal Zen Creations, Elite Sweets, Kanda […]
West meets North: How Toyin Kolawole is introducing African flavors to American palates
When Toyin Kolawole completed recipe development for her sweet corn and creamy coconut cornbread, her mind went back to the naturalization ceremony where she became a US citizen in 2008. Toyin recalls tearing up as the judge overseeing the event welcomed the group of immigrants, thanked them for choosing America, and urged them to hold […]
3PL: What is third-party logistics and how does it work?
Learn how 3PL can accelerate your ecommerce growth. If you’re an ecommerce business owner with shrinking storage space, or if you recently opened an online store and don’t want to manage inventory and distribution, a third-party logistics (3PL) service could help. Space will run out faster if you’re working out of your home than if […]
“When we say that it’s handmade, we’re not kidding”
“We make every product that is listed with our hands, with these hands,” says Susan Parker-Robinson, co-owner of Sara Sews, and an Amazon Handmade seller. Many Amazon sellers are part of Amazon Handmade, a community of sellers that make their products by hand, with love. In Episode 8 of “Hi, I’m an Amazon seller” we […]