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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

Amazon’s new FBA capacity management system will give most sellers greater capacity limits, provide more predictability and greater control to get more capacity when sellers need it. These changes provide sellers more visibility and control over capacity limits in order for them to better plan and manage their inventory and supply chain. We are excited […]

Dropshipping might be appealing if you’re looking to jump-start your business. This ecommerce solution can let you focus on marketing and promotion while a third party handles fulfillment. In this article, learn how dropshipping compares to Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) and find tips for success. Dropshipping is permitted in the Amazon store if you follow […]

Joyce Zhu’s parents moved to America before she was born, but they made sure she grew up with Chinese traditions. Joyce shares how a traditional Asian snack recipe changed her life, helped her launch her business, Numa Foods, and how she celebrates Chinese New Year. Some of Joyce Zhu’s favorite holiday memories come from Chinese […]

In our “Handcrafted” series, we take you to the studios and workshops of the artisans, artists, and makers selling in Amazon’s store. Wendy Gold Studios captures memories into artwork made from vintage globes and maps. Nestled among a row of shops on a busy stretch of quaint downtown San Anselmo, CA, is Wendy Gold Studio. Stepping […]

Connect the dots between offering products and building customer rapport with an “About Us” page for your brand. Sellers with an Amazon storefront can add and enhance the About Us page. In this article, we’ll cover tips for how to craft a successful page that attracts visitors and helps convert them into loyal customers. We’ll also dig […]

In honor of Black History Month, we’re featuring Jasmine Lawrence, who started her skincare and beauty company EDEN BodyWorks at the age of 13. Find out what inspired Jasmine to launch her own business, how she built it from scratch, and when she decided it was time to let go—somewhat. It was 2004, and 13-year-old […]

Try these tips, strategies, and tools for boosting your bottom line. Whether you want to sell a few products here and there as a side hustle, or are thinking about adding an online sales channel to your existing business, there are many ways to make money in ecommerce. As a great place for product research and with […]

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting stories of three women business owners who faced challenges that disrupted their operations. Each found a way to triumph as they grew their businesses, expanded product lines, and emerged stronger. How Angela Stephens survived an email phishing scam Angela Stephens is the founder and CEO of RE-Focus, […]