How I Launched a Successful Amazon Product with Zero Reviews and a Premium Price Maria, February 12, 2025February 14, 2025 I launched a product on Amazon last November, and even before my stock was available, customers were already placing orders—willing to wait two weeks for delivery. I took it as a great sign and hoped for the best. It did not disappoint. Since launch, I’ve sold over 150 units, and… Continue Reading
How Trump’s Tariffs on China Affect Amazon Sellers (And What You Can Do About It) Maria, February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 If you’re an Amazon seller who sources products from China, you will feel the pinch (or full-on punch) of Trump’s imposed tariffs. These tariffs will add extra costs to imported goods, directly impacting sellers’ profit margins. But how exactly do these tariffs affect your business, and what can you do… Continue Reading
The Best Time to Launch Your Product on Amazon (And When to Avoid It) Maria, January 29, 2025February 6, 2025 So, you’ve got a killer product idea, a solid supplier, and a burning desire to crush it on Amazon. But hold up—before you hit that launch button, timing matters more than you think. Launching at the right moment can make all the difference between a slow start and a sales… Continue Reading
Opening an Amazon Seller Account: A Quick and Easy Guide Maria, January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 So, you’ve got a product idea, done your homework, and started chatting with suppliers—things are looking great! But before you dive headfirst into the world of Amazon selling, there’s one crucial step you can’t skip: opening an Amazon seller account. You have to do this early in the process to… Continue Reading
Amazon Seller Business Models: Finding Your Perfect Fit Maria, January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 If you’ve decided to dive into the Amazon marketplace, you’ve probably realized there’s more than one way to succeed. Retail arbitrage? Wholesale? Private label? Each model has its quirks, pros, and cons. Let’s break them down to help you figure out which one suits your vibe. 1. Retail and Online… Continue Reading
How to Sell on Amazon as a US non-resident Maria, January 8, 2025January 9, 2025 When I first considered starting my Amazon business, one of my biggest questions was about taxes. It’s a valid concern—eCommerce taxation can feel like navigating a gray area. With ever-changing rules and country-specific policies, clear-cut answers are rare. Imagine buying products from China, shipping them to the U.S., and selling… Continue Reading
Are you prepared mentally, emotionally and financially to start selling on Amazon? Maria, January 1, 2025January 1, 2025 New Year, new set of goals to accomplish. Perhaps one of your goals is to start selling on Amazon and turn it into passive income eventually. Not gonna lie, it is doable and feasible but selling on Amazon is far from being a passive income. But once you understand the… Continue Reading
New Year, New Sales: Cheers to 2025, Amazon Sellers! Maria, December 31, 2024December 31, 2024 Here we are, at the finish line of another year—and this post is a special one. It’s my 100th since restarting this blog! A big deal? But, of course. Ever since I started blogging back in 2014, it’s been a rollercoaster of starts and stops. Life got busy, work took… Continue Reading
When to Say Goodbye: Knowing When It’s Time to Remove Slow-Moving Inventory Maria, December 30, 2024December 30, 2024 As an Amazon seller, it’s tough to admit defeat—especially when you’ve poured your time, money, and advertising budget into a product. But let’s face it, if a product has been sitting in your FBA inventory for six months, collecting dust instead of glowing reviews, it’s time to have the talk…. Continue Reading
Can Your Amazon Seller Account Be Deactivated for Responding to Buyers after 24 hours? Maria, December 28, 2024December 23, 2024 Coming from the holidays, we have a lot of buyer messages waiting to be answered and most of them are already over the 24-hour SLA target. But let’s be real—sellers can’t be expected to reply to buyers 24/7 especially on weekends and holidays. However, Amazon really loves happy customers, and… Continue Reading