Top 12 E-Commerce Order Fulfilment Tips for Christmas
Christmas is the busiest time for people in various industries, whether it’s catering or leisure or whatever it happens to be, but e-commerce, in particular, has seen a huge surge in its activity. Planning for that increase in activity can really help you through that busy time of year. So here are twelve tips for gearing […]
eCommerce and planning for the Christmas Rush
The fourth quarter of the year is the most important for ecommerce businesses. Industry experts suggest that an average of 35% of annual ecommerce revenue comes from this integral fourth quarter and even more amazingly 40% of all buyers start organising and even purchasing their Christmas shopping before 31st October. The more prepared you are then […]
Does your Packaging pass muster?
With a business in the e-commerce sector, chances are you’re spending a lot of your time packaging up orders. Getting the packaging right can have a positive impact on repeat business and recommendations and you don’t want to end up in the same situation as Amazon, with their example of extreme over-packaging. They have a great […]
Why Businesses need to use Professional Courier Services
It’s a common fault that many small businesses, at least at the beginning of trading, choose to deliver their products themselves or pop down to the post office on a daily/bi-daily basis. Whilst this is all well and good the time you’re spending out and about is time you’re not spending on developing and marketing […]
Online Copywriting Tips – How to write copy that converts
Avoid Using This One Word On Your Homepage – Online Copywriting Tip If you had a shop, what would be the first thing you said to people as they walked in? It’s a tough call, but usually, it would be somewhere between “Hello, how can I help you” or “Hi, is there anything in particular that […]
Why you need your own eCommerce Website
Do business really need their own website? If you have a small business where you either sell or resell products then it is possible to trade without your own website. Many businesses succeed without their own e-commerce website relying on platforms such as eBay and Amazon but you can make much more of your business […]
Ways to save when growing your Ecommerce Business
Trying to save costs to grow your business? Online business owners need to make all the savings they can to develop and expand their businesses. An online ecommerce start up needs a considered plan to ensure they can keep afloat, stay competitive and keep customers coming in through the door. Here are our top tips […]
The Dangers of Stock Mismanagement
Stock mismanagement can make or break your business. Whether you run an ecommerce business or have physical premises, a good understanding of inventory management and keeping your stock levels correct is essential. The problems that arise from not knowing how to organise and even order your stock can be fatal to your business. There are […]
Outsource your Fulfilment and Maximise your Space
Outsource your fulfilment and maximise your space while doing so. Whatever you’re selling online, it is essential to make sure you make the most of the space for your stock This photo is just an example of how one of our particular customers has achieved just that, ensuring every last centimetre of space is […]
How to develop your UK Market as a foreign company business owner
Are you a foreign business owner? Here at OFEX we work with E-Commerce business owners all over the world and have customers from Australia, Taiwan, and Sweden to London businesses who are, by comparison, just up the road to us. Working with an eclectic mix of entrepreneurs from the UK and overseas is a part […]