5 E-Commerce Trends to Look Out for in 2015
These are great days to be in e-commerce. In India and worldwide, e-commerce and online retail have been seeing some amazing progress, and it is no surprise that consumers have finally gotten used to this new way to shop. The Indian e-commerce market saw its biggest year in 2014, and if the predictions are correct, […]
Hey, is it time to re-platform?
Web based shopping is a highly diverse field that has been changing at an astounding rate. To be ahead of the competition here requires clear foresight and the ability to take major decisions effectively. Re-platforming is one such decision. An online shopper is looking for a seamless, efficient and a friendly way to shop, and […]
Logistics Providers for e-Retail: What are your options?
The backbone of the online retail industry is the logistics providers. Since they provide the service of transporting and distributing your products to your customers, thereby completing the sale process, you have to be very careful in delegating this responsibility. Firstly, we think that it is crucial for a growing e-commerce business to subscribe to […]
Selling Online – Should you open your own store or sell on marketplaces?
Published by Browntape on iamwire. In the e-commerce space, there are a very few products that are not sold online today. From grocery to sexual wellness, it’s all there in the online selling space with consumers getting to pick from a number of options. “Should you sell online?” seems to be a question of the […]
The Hard Truth: Is Your Business Going to Do Well Online?
There is a lot of buzz around e-commerce and online selling. And though a few retailers are trying to fight the e-commerce giants, the reality is that brick and mortar retail is slowly moving over and giving way to e-commerce. Market research and advisory firm Technopak estimates the Indian e-commerce market to grow from USD […]
Is Your Online Retail Business Healthy?
So you started with an idea to try online retail and today you are an e-commerce businessman. People buy products from you everyday, through your website or an online sales channel that you subscribe to. As you spend more and more time on the online marketplace, your venture starts growing in a complicated manner. Consider […]
Why Stock Count Audit Should be a Critical Part of Your Weekly Process
Auditing inventory is not the most exciting part of an online retailer’s life, but it is one of the most important. There is no doubt about the fact that accurate inventory is a cornerstone of the sales business. While moving hundreds and thousands of products every week, it is no wonder that one might fall […]
How to Cut Down Your Order Processing Time
The ability to process orders quickly and efficiently is a benchmark for a good online retailer. Being able to do this not only means that the customer is left satisfied, but it also reflects upon the sales and profit margins of the retail enterprise. The usual way the system flows is this – the customer […]
Common Mistakes While Shipping and How to Avoid Them
Shipping your product to the customer is an oft neglected aspect in the life of an online business owner, sometimes to drastic consequences. Shipping is not just a way to get the goods at the customers doorstep, but it is much more than that. It represents your professionalism and work ethic as an online seller, […]