Shipping from China to Amazon FBA in the US? Maria, September 26, 2024September 29, 2024 I’ve always thought that sending product direct to Amazon from China is complicated. I’ve managed accounts that use 3rd party logistic partners (3PLs) to handle the shipment pickup from the manufacturer/supplier, shipping via air or sea, and customs clearance. Wait, there’s more–finding a good 3PL is also challenging because your… Continue Reading
Least Favorite Task on Amazon Maria, September 25, 2024October 28, 2024 There are a handful of tasks on Amazon that I don’t enjoy doing like customer service or creating variations. But the one I really dislike doing is dealing with Seller and Vendor Support. I know that Amazon sellers and consultants agree with me. Just go into Amazon forums and you… Continue Reading
Best Products to Sell on Amazon 2025 Maria, September 24, 2024October 4, 2024 Let me begin by apologizing—the title was intentionally crafted to grab your attention and encourage you to click and explore the article further. This is no spam but I also won’t give you a list of products that you can launch on Amazon in 2025. Because in order for me… Continue Reading
Not winning the buy box? Here’s what you can do. Maria, September 23, 2024September 29, 2024 Losing the buy box even if there is no competition normally happens especially if you’ve just increased the price. You see, Amazon doesn’t really like it when sellers increase the prices but it’s inevitable because of inflation and other factors. As per Amazon, they feature offers with an Add to… Continue Reading
Private-label vs. Wholesale vs. Arbitrage Maria, September 22, 2024September 29, 2024 Personally speaking, I have only managed brands, including my own, that sell private-label products. These brands have been around for more than 5 years and generating 7 figures annually. With private-label, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel and start a new product, which means no proof of demand yet… Continue Reading
When to Launch a Product on Amazon Maria, September 21, 2024September 29, 2024 With the exception of seasonal products, you can launch products anytime of the year. I would, however, avoid launching in Q4 because that time should be used preparing your existing products for the biggest sale events on Amazon – Black Friday/Cyber Monday and the gift shopping season. Personally, I aim… Continue Reading
Inventory Liquidation Maria, September 20, 2024September 29, 2024 If you just launched a product and you’re using Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA), it is important to know that you have 12 months to sell through your entire inventory. Otherwise, Amazon will return, dispose of or liquidate your inventory depending on the return settings you’ve setup. If you launch a… Continue Reading
Getting a 1-star Review Maria, September 19, 2024September 29, 2024 One of the products I launched just got a 1-star review and it bothered me, a natural reaction I should say, but what affected me more was thinking that I could have a potential product problem. And that is a bigger issue to have. If this product gets more 1-star… Continue Reading
First-time Amazon Seller Maria, September 18, 2024September 29, 2024 I have been managing Amazon accounts, both vendor and seller, for almost a decade now but it was only this year when I started selling my own products. I manage my own account like how I manage all the accounts I handle. I go through the same process of checking… Continue Reading
Medical insurance for Spain Non-Lucrative Visa Maria, July 21, 2021April 24, 2025 If you are thinking of applying for Spain’s non-lucrative visa, a medical/health insurance from an insurance company accredited in Spain is one of the requirements. When searching for medical insurance, the following requirements should be met: Minimum medical coverage of €30,000 No deductibles, co-pays, coverage limits or grace periods for… Continue Reading