“You are a counterfeiter.” Do you assume your Amazon seller account would never be labeled as fencing counterfeit goods? Think again. Amazon is on a mission: detect and shut down counterfeiters. Unfortunately, many sellers are engaging in a behavior that can get them branded a counterfeiter and permanently banned from the platform – even if they … [Read more...]
Fake ungating invoices are the new fast track to losing an Amazon account
Yes, Amazon can permanently hold sellers’ funds
Sellers beware. Amazon has begun holding funds for a growing number of sellers. Even more frightening, the path to recovering that money is long, difficult and expensive.We’ve seen all manner of reasons that sellers’ funds are being permanently attached:Violations of terms of service, such as selling prohibited products. Particularly … [Read more...]
Follow the rules
Being honest has become one of the most critical values for Amazon sellers. Why? Because Amazon is increasingly cracking down on sellers who fib, manipulate or otherwise break the rules. Here are some recent examples:Amazon has begun wielding the big stick of “Code of Conduct” violations to immediately block seller … [Read more...]
A simplified SMART plan can help your business in 2018
We are one week into 2018. Do you know where your business plan is? A traditional plan may be just too daunting for most Amazon and online sellers. And let’s face it – a lot of business plan formats are just …. long. They are lengthy, detailed, and full of information that’s not necessary unless you are applying for a business loan or trying to … [Read more...]