Suppose you have a business idea. After some research you discover that in the US this service is already being provided and quite popula…
Answer by Syama Meagher: Yes, Competition is a great form of validation. Take a close look at what others are doing in your…
How do I distribute my products to retail stores in the US?
Answer by Syama Meagher: Develop a sales strategy. 1. What Stores do you want to be in? Where are your competitors selling? 2.…
Which ecommerce platform should we use?
Answer by Syama Meagher: My favorite Ecommerce sites to use for a more sophisticated yet easy to launch site would be Shopify and…
What is a good wholesale profit margin?
Answer by Syama Meagher: very general question. In fashion you should expect that the wholesale price when marked up by 2 or 2.5…
Retail Roundup: Expanding Your Demographic
www.ScalingRetail.com Enter new markets. We tend to go after obvious demographics, but often leave out markets that we could be creating products for.…
Can product videos help to increase your eCommerce sales?
Answer by Syama Meagher: absolutely. product videos are the window into your craftsmanship brand ethos. There are small and larger companies that are…
What responsibilities do sellers on e-commerce sites have?
Answer by Syama Meagher: Just a couple more to add. Picking, Packing, Delivery. Shipping costs etc. Communication. Proper return policies-what happens when they…
How long does it take to build an ecommerce website?
Answer by Syama Meagher: Will take 5 min. Are you looking to sell products right away? Try Page on storenvy.com. Sites like Ecommerce…
What is the conversion rate of a wish-list?
Answer by Syama Meagher: Having worked with larger brands and smaller brands I can say that the wishlist is a nice idea, but…
Does the Rise of Online Interpersonal Interaction Threaten the Fashion and Apparel Industry?
Answer by Syama Meagher: Not at all. Infact with social engagement being digital there is a higher probability of being swayed to purchase…