By: Lesley HensellAmazon allows big dog retailers to break rules, hurt small 3P sellers Not all players on the Amazon platform are treated equally. And the larger the company, the more likely Amazon will allow them to break the rules and hurt small sellers.For a while now, manufacturers, retailers and large distributors – as well as … [Read more...]
Big dogs & IP issues
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...]
Don’t let restricted products blow up your Amazon account.
By Lesley Hensell Don’t let restricted products blow up your Amazon account When you’re a third-party Amazon seller, it’s easy to make poor assumptions.For example, you might assume that you can sell anything that you can find on Amazon.com. Or, you might assume that you can sell all legal products.Both of … [Read more...]
Why more safety?
By Lesley HensellSafety ASIN suspensions are multiplying on Amazon More and more ASINs are being suspended for “safety violations.”Typically, this means that an Amazon customer has complained because:A food or topical was open when they received it A product malfunctioned in a way that caused a hazard A food or topical … [Read more...]
Amazon is refusing to release funds for some suspended sellers!
By: Lesley Hensell Amazon permanently holding funds for some suspended sellers Amazon appears to have made a recent policy change, where it will permanently attached the funds of some suspended sellers.This has happened in the past in cases of counterfeit or fraud. But now, Amazon is going after sellers who it deems have … [Read more...]
Amazon emergency: I can’t log in to my account!
By: Lesley Hensell Amazon emergency: Help, I can’t log in to my account! For Amazon sellers, it’s a nightmare scenario. They try to log in to their seller account, but just can’t. The error might say something like, “You don’t have permission to access this account,” or worse, “This email address is not associated with an Amazon seller … [Read more...]
Seller account issues on Amazon? Honesty is the best policy.
By: Lesley Hensell Seller account issues on Amazon? Honesty is the best policy. When Amazon sellers have challenges with their accounts, it’s tempting to tell Amazon what you think they want to hear. Unfortunately, this can mean fake invoices, doctored documents and false statements.This short-term solution can destroy your … [Read more...]
Your super old suspended Amazon account can be reinstated
By: Lesley Hensell Can your very old account AMZ account suspension be lifted? Yes! How old is too old? When it comes to suspended Amazon seller accounts, quality is definitely more important than the number of years passed.Recently, we got a client’s account reinstated 6 years after his suspension. Surprisingly, it took just one … [Read more...]
Rescue your Brand from the Ravages of Amazon’s Vendor Program
By Lesley Hensell Is being an Amazon Vendor killing your profit margins? We are hearing a growing refrain in the Amazon marketplace. An increasing number of vendors are approaching us with the complaint that their relationship with Amazon has turned into a one-sided affair.These vendors – whether working via the Vendor Central or … [Read more...]
Q4 Headaches: The Wrong Way to Drop Ship
By Lesley Hensell Babies R Us advertises a bouncer on Black Friday for a mere $29. On Amazon, it’s selling for $98. It’s an amazing flip.Your local store is out of inventory, but there is plenty available on the Babies R Us web site. Just create an Amazon MFN listing, and have Babies R Us send the product to your buyer, … [Read more...]