Should I register for GST to sell on a marketplace?
Why marketplaces ask you to register for GST Sometimes marketplaces ask you to register for GST – this is partially because they need to ensure that your business is at a certain size and you can handle a large increase in order volume (which can absolutely happen), but it can also be because of their […]
What is drop-shipping?
Drop-shipping explained The term ‘drop-shipping’ has gained some popularity in recent years, especially with the rise of hardtofind, Amazon, Oberlo and the likes. Drop-shipping essentially means that products listed on a website are shipped by a third-party, usually the wholesaler or manufacturer. This means, the store that sells the products doesn’t have to hold any […]
Pros and cons of selling on a marketplace
What is a marketplace? A marketplace is essentially a digital platform where you can list your products alongside other vendors or sellers. To the customer, it looks like any online store, but behind the scenes, it’s lots of little stores – kind of like a shopping centre. Instead of purchasing stock at a wholesale rate, […]
The risks of using a legal template
Have you ever thought about using a legal template? Whether it’s website terms and conditions or your wholesale agreement – every business needs some legal documents at some point. We asked our trusted lawyer Malisa Howard, founder of Jaide Law, to share her thoughts on legal templates and why using the wrong templates can pose […]
The challenges of running an online marketplace
Marketplace vs traditional eCommerce The terms ‘marketplace’ and ‘drop-shipping‘ have become quite popular in recent years, especially with the rise of ebay, Amazon and the likes. You can find lots of information about how drop-shipping is the easy way to make lots of money online. However, there’s lots more to it that just listing someone’s […]
How to minimise the risk of damage during delivery
The joy of receiving an online order Imagine the anticipation of receiving a parcel.The butterflies in your stomach, the cannot-wait-to-get-my-hands-on-that-parcel feeling. Anyone else share the same excitement? You get the gist, right? When it finally arrives, you can’t wait to unwrap your new treasure!As you open the parcel, you realise your purchase is damaged. Your […]
How to prepare for the Christmas rush as a small business
Christmas. The busiest, most wonderful and yet most terrifying time of year for business owners. Christmas shopping starts as early as October, with most sales now happening during the Cyber Weekend (Black Friday – Cyber Monday). Having worked with over 900 creative retailers, we know how important it is that businesses start planning for that […]
Why offering returns is important if you sell beauty products
The hesitation with buying new beauty products online Ever come across a new beauty product you’ve never used before, but wanted to try? Or maybe you’ve heard good things, but you’re not sure how your skin is going to react? Chances are, your customers feel the same way. Cue music for a generous returns […]
How to get more people to your checkout page
Why don’t people buy? Have you ever noticed that people come to your website and leave without buying anything? Your website looks good and you know for sure that everything is working, because you’ve obsessively checked a million times just to make sure.So, what’s the issue? How on earth can you get more people to […]
How to price your products
Do you struggle with putting a price on what you do and often downplay the value you add to other people’s lives? You’re not alone. It can be tricky to establish your own value and acknowledge the effort you put into what you do, which is why most people have so much trouble pricing their […]