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the ecommerce A staggering 17.2 million Brits have turned their attention to online shopping in recent times and it’s a trend that shows no signs of slowing down. At Stratford Storage and Distribution (SSD) we have seen a significant increase in enquiries and new customers in the Ecommerce space. It’s an exciting time, for new and existing online sellers, but the complexities and jargon can also feel like a blocker - luckily, we are here to keep it simple!
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WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? Opportunities in Ecommerce, also known as electronic commerce or internet commerce, have never been greater yet in other ways more complicated - including the confusing Brexit import and export red tape and the rising costs and limitations to using fulfilment centres, such as Amazon.
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B2C (Business-to-Consumer) B2B (Business-to-Business) C2B (Consumer-to-Business) C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer)
Product: If you’re just starting out, the first step is knowing what products you want to sell and it’s quite easy to feel like you’re in a ‘sweet shop’ but there’s a few key questions to ask yourself, to ensure you create a product offering that’s timely, relevant and meaningful: - What products, niches or industry are you particularly passionate about or interested in?
