HOW TO START A BUSINESS ON AMAZON

 

    How So Start a Business on Amazon

If you are planning to start a business out of home with your smartphone, Amazon is the right place for you. It has made it easier than ever before for people to start their own e-commerce businesses online and on its platform. The best part about this is that you don’t need to have an internet connection, but you do have to have a mobile device that can successfully function as a camera and microphone. This is why I highly recommend starting an Amazon business from anywhere in the world – even if you live in San Francisco. I know that not everyone wants to be stuck at home 24/7. That’s where the Internet comes in, because most people these days want something they can use as a form of entertainment or to help them discover new products and services. Starting up a small business is an excellent way to make money quickly while having fun at the same time, especially if you’re planning on selling items such as clothing or electronics.

What does Amazon offer?

There are hundreds of different products available on Amazon, thanks to the broad reach of over 2 million users. In fact, many of my favorite products that were released recently have been inspired by one of five categories known as “category essentials”. From toys to books, there is always something a person in almost any niche would find interesting on Amazon. One example is the popular beauty brand CeraVe. Some examples are cosmetics, skincare, hair care, kitchen utensils, cookbooks and more. Not all of these products are exclusive to Amazon, either. Many of the category essentials are used globally across multiple retail locations all around the globe. Every product listed in each category is extremely useful, and often highly recommended by customers all around the world. Products like CeraVe have become immensely popular and are sold worldwide because of the wide variety of benefits these products have to offer. They are also very affordable. For instance, I have a $10 shirt on sale in my local store and it’s only $9.99. I know that when there are certain products that are incredibly rare, the price point is really high. However, this doesn’t mean that these products aren’t good, which they are. These days, there is literally hundreds of different products on Amazon, so it isn’t hard to fall into bed with eyes closed and never waking up to wonder whether you should purchase something that’s probably worth more than what you originally paid for it. With such broad selection of products, it’s easy to find something worth it while saving some extra cash. This is exactly what makes Amazon a fantastic store to start a business on!

One thing you will learn with a simple Amazon purchase is how much you can earn per order. Most products are priced at 50% or 60% off the regular prices. When you sign up as a seller, you receive full transparency as to how much money you are getting, and you make money fast every month. You can even add additional products to your cart and receive discounts. However, you are limited to 100 items per cart and you cannot sell any items that are unavailable as yet. As long as your item comes back within 14 days, then you have no reason to pay it back. But that is not all. Once you begin to look into advertising and sales, you can start marketing your business on Amazon. There are tons of affiliate programs that allow you to promote Amazon content or products through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram posts and profiles. After using social media and promoting yourself on Amazon, you can now create listings that will appear regularly on various websites. Also, you can choose to have a storefront in your neighborhood, open on weekends to grab any customers who may need your products. So, with all of that said, to start, you need:

A smartphone – or video camera – with at least 10 megapixels. We recommend looking for a budget phone (usually less than 5 megapixels) that can shoot high-quality photos and videos

You will need a computer – or laptop, depending on your chosen industry

A reliable Wi-fi connection

There are other apps or tools available that make things easier. Google Drive is a great tool to save your files, photos and documents somewhere. Dropbox is another option that allows you store work files, pictures and music files too. Both apps are free and provide an intuitive interface for making sure everything stays backed up and organized. All of these applications and tools are essential for anyone hoping to start a successful business online in the future.