"Hi i have a question - im setting up a website, my business is based in british columbia canada, i sell online pens and pencils - really cool ones. So i want to ship internationally (the highest cost of my items are 50 bucks. Can i just ship internationally or are there issues to that? if i...
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Accounting for consumer sales on-lineFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:13:00 GMTWe are a manufacturer of specialty tapes, selling business to business. Now we want to also sell directly to the consumer from the internet. We already accept credit cards for some transactions and would also employ PayPal to collect and disburse to us. What kind of specialty accounting do we...
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Calculating ROI in the fashion industryFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:13:00 GMTWe have developed a service for the online fashion industry and working out the value to the retailers we need to calculate their ROI.Working from accurate data will help the credibility of the numbers. Do you know where we are able to find information like Average order value, Rate of returns,...
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Quick QuestionFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:13:00 GMTHello, I was curious if you may know this. I need to ship approx. 80 pounds of magazines from Vegas 89030 to Texas 78332. Can you recommend a cost saving method and company to ship with? The post office has a 70 pound limit. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Regards-Skyler...
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fashionFri, 18 Mar 2011 16:47:00 GMThello!what do u think are the key issues to affect the retail industry in the next 5 years?thank you...
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ERP-InventoryFri, 18 Mar 2011 16:50:00 GMTDear Sir, This is an Inventory question In an ERP program, Suppose I have 2 physical years opened, 2007 and 2008 Suppose I have Item A with qty = 0 units Now I make a purchase in 25/3/2007 so item A qty = 9 units The Question:- What is the qty of item A in 2008? Some people said, it will...
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HOW DO YOU CONFIRM A COMPANY IS LEGITFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:13:00 GMTWHERE COULD I GO ONLINE TO CONFIRM A COMPANY IS LEGIT?...
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catalogue jewelryFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:13:00 GMT------------------------- Followup To Question - How i can have a catalogue about jewelrythan have more than 100 pages with good quality papers? Answer - I don't understand your question, perhaps you could supply further explanation. Do you can help me finding a catalouge jewelry with...
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More customers off my web siteFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:13:00 GMTHelloI have a web site that sells Nascar merchandise,I'm trying to increase my sells. How can I get 1500 to 3000 vistors to my site per day for free or a very low price. I believe this type of traffic will increase my sales by 10 to 20 fold.My web site is www.ultimatefansports.com...
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finding free eshop with good featuresFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:13:00 GMTwhere can i find FREE eshop with good features & well designed interface as a small electronic biz solutions?...
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Internet salesFri, 18 Mar 2011 16:47:00 GMTAmazon.com advertises that by ordering from them and combining several products into one order, we can save money on shipping. So I ordered about 6 products looking for shipping and handling costs with each order. Nothing was outlined. At FAQ and at checkout, nothing was revealed about the cost...
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Online Retail storeFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:13:00 GMTI am trying to start an on-line women retail clothing store and i would like to know what kind of business license or permit do i need before i build my web site....
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Starting an online businessFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:13:00 GMTI am a web developer just graduated from college. A friend of mine asked me to look for a good way to sell sun glasses online. He gets them from China very cheap and sells them in flee markets and other places. I know starting his own website can be very expensive. I even looked at outsourcing,...
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credit card payments on a biz websiteFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:15:00 GMThello, i intend to start an online business that will require interseted visitors to make purchases. hence, i will need a module (if module is the correct term) with which customers can make credit card payments/purchases. i know this is available on many ommercial sites the thing is i dont...
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Wholesale HandbagsFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:13:00 GMTI want to setup a handbags retail shop, Can you give me some suggestions about Comeco (http://www.comecoinc.com)?...
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Miva & StoneEdgeFri, 18 Mar 2011 16:47:00 GMTWe need a MIVA expert who is also well versed in the way StoneEdge works. We have several problems relates to order export and import that our Miva guy says are StoneEdge problems and our StoneEdge people say is a MIVA problem.Do you know of anyone?...
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AdvertisingFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:13:00 GMTHello! I just started a business and I am looking for cost effective ways to begin advertising it online. I've heard of google adwords, is this a good way to go? I would appreciate some suggestions. Thank you!...
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Dropship CompaniesFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:13:00 GMTI want to start an online women's boutique with a lot of vintage clothing and accessories..(hippy style) After much research I am having trouble finding a dropship company that offers items that I am looking for. The only ones I find are things you would find in a Sears catalog..I want...
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online salesFri, 18 Mar 2011 16:47:00 GMTThanks again Jim. I DO appreciate your time and suggestions. Will digest your follow up response. Have adapted some of your previous comments already. More to come, obviously. Would you please check www.agsfinancialservices.com and let me know if this is the direction you had in mind? Please...
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Inventory projections for a startupFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:13:00 GMTI am in the process of developing a business plan for an online business. I have done a lot of research trying to find models or approaches that people have used to project their initial inventory investment. I realize it "all depends" but useful data might include the average amount of ...
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How to pay eBook resellers?Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:13:00 GMTHi Jim - I have written an ebook called Importing Village Treasures. My website is www.importingvillagetreasures.com The book sells for $59 with PayPal and Ill pay them $25 for each sale they make. I have several people who want to sell this book. Question: How can I set them up so they can...
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online retailingFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:13:00 GMTheymy website is www.thefancystuff.comI have not had much success in selling stuff from this site.please advice.thanks....
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Computer Retail MarkupFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:13:00 GMTI've invented a cheaper way to make an existing computer part. These parts currently sell for around $100. I can reduce it to $39, and still make lots of margin. I will be manufacturing it & selling it directly to computer retailers. What is typical retail markup for this industry ? i.e. If...
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Online BusinessFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:13:00 GMTHi Jim, I am a licensed acupucturist going into first practice this Fall. I'd also love to start an internet business selling things by online "E catalogue", plus a mail type of catalogue. Do you think that this would be as good or better idea than selling or doing something through...
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Building an Online Product MarketplaceFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:13:00 GMTI am building a business around a popular product niche. In addition to manufacturing our own product within this category we will also be sourcing other people's products that sell elsewhere online and through retail stores. From an operational and logistics standpoint, what is the most...
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How do you set up an on-line storeFri, 18 Mar 2011 16:47:00 GMTWe would like to expand our solar installation business to include an on-line store selling solar related products. What steps would your recommend to begin this part of the business? How would we find reputable drop shippers and a variety of products to offer? How would you recommend setting...
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Merchant accountsFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:13:00 GMTThat would stop people from buying. I wouldnt want to have to join a group like that to buy. I just wanted to know if you knew of a normal credit card merchcant account company that was good. THanks------------------------- Followup To Question - I need to select a Merchant Account that can...
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shopping cartFri, 18 Mar 2011 16:47:00 GMTI currently use a free web host because I have a very simple kind of web site. However, I now want to be able to sell things from my web site and accept credit cards, so the web host is telling me that I have to upgrade to their expensive plans in order to put a shopping cart, SSL certificate,...
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wholesalers ?Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:47:00 GMTI WANT TO KNOW HOW TO FIND TRUSTWORTHY WHOLESALERS, WHERE ARE THEY, AND HOW DO I KNOW IF IT'S A SCAM???...
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buying over the internetFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:13:00 GMTEssentially my question is whether or not to trust and buy a digital camera, Canon, over the internet. I have found that prices are cheaper for the same camera and kit, however this is the main reason for my hesitency to buy. Should I buy at $200-300 more at the local store or go for it and shop...
I am in the process of developing a business plan for an online business. I have done a lot of research trying to find models or approaches that people have used to project their initial inventory investment. I realize it "all depends" but useful data might include the average amount of ...
Hi Jim - I have written an ebook called Importing Village Treasures. My website is www.importingvillagetreasures.com The book sells for $59 with PayPal and Ill pay them $25 for each sale they make. I have several people who want to sell this book. Question: How can I set them up so they can...
heymy website is www.thefancystuff.comI have not had much success in selling stuff from this site.please advice.thanks....
I've invented a cheaper way to make an existing computer part. These parts currently sell for around $100. I can reduce it to $39, and still make lots of margin. I will be manufacturing it & selling it directly to computer retailers. What is typical retail markup for this industry ? i.e. If...
Hi Jim, I am a licensed acupucturist going into first practice this Fall. I'd also love to start an internet business selling things by online "E catalogue", plus a mail type of catalogue. Do you think that this would be as good or better idea than selling or doing something through...
I am building a business around a popular product niche. In addition to manufacturing our own product within this category we will also be sourcing other people's products that sell elsewhere online and through retail stores. From an operational and logistics standpoint, what is the most...
We would like to expand our solar installation business to include an on-line store selling solar related products. What steps would your recommend to begin this part of the business? How would we find reputable drop shippers and a variety of products to offer? How would you recommend setting...
That would stop people from buying. I wouldnt want to have to join a group like that to buy. I just wanted to know if you knew of a normal credit card merchcant account company that was good. THanks------------------------- Followup To Question - I need to select a Merchant Account that can...
I currently use a free web host because I have a very simple kind of web site. However, I now want to be able to sell things from my web site and accept credit cards, so the web host is telling me that I have to upgrade to their expensive plans in order to put a shopping cart, SSL certificate,...
I WANT TO KNOW HOW TO FIND TRUSTWORTHY WHOLESALERS, WHERE ARE THEY, AND HOW DO I KNOW IF IT'S A SCAM???...