When I first started exploring a career in ecommerce, dropshipping was the first business model I learned about—not because I was particularly interested in it, but because it seemed to be everywhere. Every blog I read, every YouTube video I watched, every ecommerce group I joined, and even the email newsletters I subscribed to—it was […]
Selling online is becoming increasingly challenging. Competition is heating up, and shoppers’ habits are changing fast. A recent Coresight Research report predicts that 15,000 retail chain stores in the US will shut down this year—more than double last year’s number—because of the rapid rise of online giants like Temu and Shein. At the same time,
When I first dipped my toes into ecommerce, I couldn’t decide what to sell. But I knew I wanted to start small—low risk, minimal investment, and, ideally, a business that could run itself while I slept. The first brilliant idea I had was to sell digital products. That was the only option that fit the
When I launched my first Amazon store over a decade ago, I had high hopes, and it wasn’t that hard to see why. Back then, competition wasn’t nearly as intense, my niche was still fresh, social media was just starting to boom, and the marketplace wasn’t as crowded. It felt like the perfect time to
Have you been nervously keeping an eye on Trump’s tariff policies, worried about how they’ll affect your business? Trust me, you’re not the only one. Other online sellers who depend on imports are feeling the pressure too. Ever since Trump started talking about tariffs during his campaign, there’s been a lingering sense of uncertainty hanging
Let’s talk about a simple but powerful way to make serious money online: online arbitrage or flipping eBay products on Amazon. Some people hear about this and think, “That sounds too easy to be true,” while others assume it’s too much work. The reality? This is a tried-and-tested business model that has made plenty of
If you’re feeling buried under administrative tasks and struggling to boost your Amazon sales, you’re not alone. Many sellers start as solopreneurs, handling everything themselves—until the workload becomes overwhelming. When I first launched my Amazon store, I initially managed everything from product sourcing to customer service. As my sales grew, so did my daily responsibilities,
If you ask experienced sellers where to source products, chances are they’ll point you to India. And for good reason. Sourcing products from India to sell on Amazon USA or other online selling platforms is one of the smartest moves you can make. India has become a go-to destination for ecommerce sellers who want to
Between April and December 2024, India’s exports to the United States experienced a notable increase, reaching approximately $60 billion—a 5.57% rise from the same period in the previous fiscal year. This growth underscores India’s significant role as a key supplier of high-demand products to the US market. From textiles and handicrafts to leather goods and
The market for unique handmade products on Amazon is growing rapidly. A 2019 survey by Tinuiti found that 23% of Amazon shoppers frequently look to buy new products or brands on the platform. Most of these shoppers hope to find unique or specialty items they can’t find in traditional retail stores. With e-commerce trends shifting
