Wholesale Clearance UK and Amazon Over the years and increasingly more so recently, Amazon has become a huge part of our customers selling strategy. With the introduction of services like FBA (fulfilled by Amazon) and the Amazon App with barcode scanning and smart advert recognition, it has never been easier to become an Amazon seller. […]
We have decided to start the new year by introducing the ultimate selling guide for small businesses. Wholesale Clearance UK is a family firm, and we recognise the complexities, pressures and challenges of running a small business. Our Blog celebrates its sixth birthday later this year, and in that time we’ve written on every subject […]
I was casting an eye over things you’re not allowed to sell on eBay the other day and found myself wondering what is forbidden generally. What is it illegal to sell in the UK? On looking up the information, I found there really aren’t that many prohibitions. Sites like Gumtree and eBay have their rules […]
What’s the difference between B2B and B2C long distance selling regulations? Are you confused about the difference between B2B and B2C long distance selling regulations? The law treats business-to-business contracts differently than it does business-to-consumer contracts. The Distance Selling Regulations no longer actually apply in UK law. They were replaced by the Consumer Contracts Regulations […]
From 20th February 2016 eBay will be updating their seller performance standards. This may or may not be a good thing, but it certainly leads you to wonder why they have decided to do it now. According to industry insiders, eBay had a terrible August, and they want to take steps to improve their performance, […]
Have you ever wondered just how to ensure that your eBay auctions attract a great deal of interest? Perhaps you can take a look at these five auctions that went viral and get some tips on how to write yours! 2005 Renault Clio Dynamique 16V Blue This Renault Clio scored a magnificent 470,000 hits in […]
Here at Wholesale Clothing UK we get quite a few job lots of clothing that we put up for sale. Sometimes when we write the descriptions we’re not quite sure about the collar type. All I know about a collar is that it goes at the top of your shirt and it’s a bit uncomfortable […]
Before I start, I have to say that if it was that easy to make a million on eBay I would have already done it, right? I haven’t, so maybe it isn’t possible for everyone. However, it certainly has been done in the past and that’s what interests me. Can you make a million on […]
Remember when we ran our fabulously awesome A-Z of shoe styles way back in February 2014? Go on, you do! If you’ve forgotten it or you want a recap check it out here. It was a great blog and it garnered a fair amount of attention. The thing is that many people don’t know a […]
If you’re a fan of Pinterest then you’ll be pleased to discover that eBay is revamping its UK website so that it includes a range of new features that will compete with other websites such as Pinterest and Etsy. If you’ve never heard of Pinterest you may be wondering what I’m on about. Pinterest is […]
Selling shoes online can be really difficult. One of my customers was telling me recently that shoe size differs so much between make and style, that it can be really hit and miss to sell successfully on eBay. This is a particular issue with fashion shoes which are more about style than substance quite often, […]
The 6 Best Apps for Buying and Selling on eBay eBay is one of the oldest, online auction websites in the world and it is probably the best known if not the best of the online websites. It has grown at an incredible rate since it was founded nearly 20 years ago. Millions of people […]
If you are considering becoming an Ebay International seller and listing items on eBay to make them available for international customers you may be wondering what the pros and cons are. Certainly selling internationally can be a little bit risky, so let’s have a look and see what we can advise you on. Advantages of […]
So that might be the longest title I have ever used in this blog but I wanted somehow to get a link in to bonfire night given that it’s November the 5th, however tenuous it might be. But in my mind the link is that instead of burning unwanted stock – let’s sell it for […]
People assume that selling on eBay is a walk in the park, but actually if you want to be successful, you do have to work very hard at it. Sourcing items, researching prices and creating listings can be very time consuming, so it is important to get it right from the word go. I’ve been […]
In these difficult economic times, running a small business can be extremely hard work. In spite of news items suggesting that online retail sales have rocketed (Retail Gazette for example, reports that ‘online retail sales rose 16 per cent year-on-year last month (March 2013), driven by clothing sales despite the freezing weather’) you may be […]
I’m feeling a little philosophical this morning and I’ve seen two quotes on my Facebook feed that I really like. The first was written by a freelance designer who said ‘the more I charge you, the more pressure I put on myself to perform for you’ and the second by American business magnate, investor, and […]
The other day I wrote an article for an entrepreneurial website on how to start a business from scratch. I researched it thoroughly and wrote it up and it’s a great article, succinct and to the point, but it’s not practical. I know that when people search online to find out how to make their […]
Customer complaints are the pits! If you’re anything like me you’ll agree that they are difficult to deal with and they can leave you feeling drained and disheartened. By their very nature complaints are naturally negative and numbingly and emotionally challenging. Well hark, dear sellers, I have news for you. You need to change your […]
Now that we have all finally settled into the New Year, perhaps it’s time to try your luck with auction sites if you haven’t already. eBay is the biggest of these and dominates the market but there are others such as ebid and totalbids so you could give them a try. It’s probably best to […]
Funding your stock can help you grow your business Finding the right stock and supplier is crucial if you want to build your business. Some retailers shop around, while others build relationships with their suppliers over time. In any case, where, what and at what price you purchase stock will inevitably be one of the […]
Things are Changing at eBay… Lately eBay seems to be somewhat redeveloping itselfs, like many of us businesses know Christmas is just around the corner, and its time to begin making the most of the upcoming festive season, so with a change in layout and format, a new, modern logo, and TV advertisements you can […]
Did you know that Wholesale Clearance UK publish an online news letter every month? If the answer to that question is no, then your missing out! Missing out on what? The latest news from Wholesale Clearance UK, keeping you one step ahead of the game in the latest news, discounts and stock which Wholesale Clearance […]
This blog continues from the previous blog… Top Rated & Power Sellers. What does it take to become a Top Rated Seller? The focus of a Power Seller status is the amount of items you sell, the focus of a Top Rated Seller is the service you provide to you’re customers. Because of this it […]
Did you know that Wholesale Clearance UK trades on eBay too? If the answers no then your missing out on some real bargains! Not only is there a wide range of bankrupt stock and wholesale items available to purchase on eBay from Wholesale Clearance UK. There is also something special which happens every Sunday & […]
When it comes to statuses within eBay and the benefits this can provide, this is where all the hard work of gaining positive feedback and 5* DSR’s comes in. There are two key upper ratings of eBay sellers, these are Power Sellers this is based on the number of items you sell, and increases from […]
As a company anything we sell we include this fantastic comic strip, it tells the story of Detailed Seller Ratings to customers who may not be aware of the impact it can have on sellers, even when the buyers intentions are good. The cartoon shows how even when sellers leave three or four stars, and […]
Feedback An Introduction Feedback is an essential component to any e-commerce business done through services provided by eBay, Amazon ect… When you run a normal business you may receive feedback, this may be requested through customer feedback forms both in store & online, or through customers making verbal comments on improvements that could be made, […]
The Power of an eBay store If you are thinking about selling a large quantity of products on eBay, then the first thing you should be looking at is having an eBay store. eBay found that the sales of at least 75% of people who opened an eBay store increased. But if you think that […]
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