Ask Me Anything About Amazon Part 2

When you’re running an Amazon business, you want to make the best choice to grow and earn profit. But it’s easy to get struck with analysis paralysis, especially if you have no one to ask questions or bounce ideas. You may start feeling like you want to go back in time, where it was easier for you. It’s okay to feel that way. It doesn’t matter if you’re earning eight figures a year or just starting to sell on Amazon as a side...

Running an Amazon business isn’t a get rich quick scheme. It’s an actual business. And whether you’re running an Ecommerce business or a brick-and-mortar store, all legitimate businesses have a learning curve. You’ll definitely encounter some confusion here and there or some hurdle you don’t know how to jump over. But that’s okay! While the struggle is certainly real, so is growth and profit - and asking the right questions about overcoming challenges is...

Do you want to list products or bundles on Amazon but do not have a valid or legitimate UPC code?

Are you tired of trying to file for a GTIN exemption and fighting with Amazon about GTIN exemption issues?

Here is an easy way yo solve it: Register for an EAN number! EAN numbers are the European equivalent to the North American usage of UPC codes. They are treated the same on Amazon. The best part? They are 100% GS1 registered and honored by Amazon. They are cheaper and you get them...

Everything changes - for good or bad. While changes can make room for opportunities and growth, the adjustments that come with them could be challenging. They’re not always the same, and they can cause stress, time, and money. If change causes you overwhelm - I hear you. I’m pretty change-averse myself. But change is frequent in online business - especially on an Ecommerce platform like Amazon. The best thing we can do is to know and prepare for what’s coming.

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To beat your competition, you’ve got to work smart. And part of working smarter is using the tools at your disposal to their greatest advantage. In running your Amazon business, using keywords to their maximum potential can help you rank and index your products and, ultimately, scale your business. Steven Pope is the Founder of My Amazon Guy, an 18-person Amazon Seller Central agency, through which he helps his clients grow and scale their Ecommerce businesses through PPC, SEO, Design,...

No matter how experienced, new, or something in-between you are, whether you’re reaping seven figures a year or just thinking of starting an online business on Amazon, you’ll find yourself in need of clarity and directions. I know, because even I still ask for guidance despite all my experience in e-commerce. As entrepreneurs, it’s important to reach out and ask questions. In fact, it’s the first step you need to take if you want to grow and expand your online...

2020 can be a little crazy for everyone. Many businesses have temporarily closed their doors, while others have closed shop indefinitely. If you had just started your Amazon business before the disease became a global pandemic, you might be wondering now if it’s still worth it. If you’re a long-term Amazon seller, you might be anxious about how you can jump over this hurdle.

Is selling on Amazon still viable during this time of uncertainty? What business changes do you need to...

2020 Update Amazon GTIN Exemption, UPC codes, Brand Registry, IP Accelerator and branded packaging for Amazon

Amazon is making changes, yet again. This time, product bundling on Amazon is at the crosshairs due to policy changes on GTIN exemption listings. But Amazon policies seem different for everyone - while some sellers go ungated, others get error messages for the same receipts and invoices. We hear you: it’s like Amazon doesn’t even follow its own rules! The struggle is real,...

Despite having that deep desire to grow, we struggle and fail to take the necessary steps to do so. Whether it’s trying to widen our skillset, learn something new, or grow our Amazon businesses, there’s that force that keeps us from moving forward. We procrastinate, get distracted, and delay making decisions for what we want to achieve.

What keeps us lazy? Why do we sit on the couch binging on Netflix instead of working towards goals we’ve set for ourselves?

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As the decade starts anew, many people will want to get more done in their Amazon businesses as part of their new year’s resolutions. But running an online business means running an overwhelming number of tasks such as admin, bookkeeping, and accounting, to name a few. Where do you even start? And to add to that, the world is full of distractions that could lull you into procrastination. The struggle is certainly real, and before you know it, entrepreneurs feel like they’ve failed...