Well, there it is. Looks like we have another potential apocalypse on our hands! The novel Coronavirus is spreading fast and businesses are struggling to keep up, whether its in the eCommerce sphere or physical locations. One would think that more people shopping online would create a boom in the eCommerce sphere, but it’s not that black and white. Unfortunately, there are always some sellers who are lurking around in the shadows, trying to take advantage of sticky situations like…
Honesty is the Best Policy! Be Transparent on Amazon At this point, it’s general knowledge that no one likes shady characters, or shady activities. Especially Amazon. In fact, Amazon is hellbent on suspending accounts left and right if it finds even a spec of information mismatch anywhere. What that means for sellers is simply this: run an honest business! However, there might be times when Amazon will unjustly suspend an account because of a reason which was completely unintentional on…
One of essential parts in the process of the reinstatement of your seller account is drafting your POA, which should be clear and concise. After submitting it to Amazon, you should brace yourself for the hardest part of the reinstatement process: waiting. As the clock is ticking, there are there emails from Amazon that you can expect: The first one, which is the most common, is an email from Amazon asking you to provide more information. This can be frustrating,…
It's interesting how a simple document like an invoice can be so crucial when operating on Amazon. Time and time again, Amazon will require invoices from its sellers in order to do a supply chain check, and it’s important that sellers respond in a timely manner, and not only that, respond with the correct information. But here’s the thing: in this dicey situation, sellers may forget to send invoices, or worse, may send in the wrong information. In order to…
It is commonly known that both reviews and feedback are crucial for every Amazon seller. Thanks to these reviews, you can detect and solve any issues in their early stages. One of the most important steps is securing 5-star ratings for your products, since the success of your business directly depends on this rating system. No matter how long you’ve been operating on Amazon, avoiding negative feedback is still a hassle. Nevertheless, experts believe that it is actually BETTER to…
It’s said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. We definitely agree! Here’s a “not-to-do” list which we’ve put together that will help you avert any risk of suspension on Amazon in the first place. Enough letting Amazon have the upper hand! Follow this list, and you’ll never have your selling privileges taken away. Don’t work with distribution companies that look shady. If something feels off, go directly to the brands. Keep every invoice you get.…
“It’s just a flu!” We’ve been hearing this time and time again over the past few weeks. However, keeping pace with Coronavirus statistics paints a different picture. According to Wordometers, “COVID-19 is affecting 162 countries and territories around the world and 1 international conveyance (the Diamond Princess cruise ship harbored in Yokohama, Japan).” While the symptoms are not that different, what differs is the reaction of the media and people to this new strain of disease. With all the buzz…