Wholesale 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. […]
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Can social media make or break your business?
This week I thought I’d have a quick look at good use of social media and ask, ‘can social media make or break your business?’ I was intrigued to see the furore caused yesterday, 16th April 2018, when the pub chain JD Wetherspoon announced it was quitting its social media accounts. Ironically the vehicle it […]
The Ultimate Selling Guide for Small Businesses
Archive note (2018 guide): Links to articles no longer available on this blog have been removed. Please check current information before relying on older selling advice. 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, […]
LinkedIn for SME’s: Useful or not?
It was announced yesterday (13/06.2016) that Microsoft is to purchase LinkedIn, the professional networking website, for $26bn (£18bn), which equates to $196 a share. That’s a lot of money. Apparently the deal will enable Microsoft to boost sales of its business and email software, although to be fair, it doesn’t sound as though they’re failing […]
The impact of flooding on small business
Once again, here in the UK, we seem to be bracing ourselves for some very strange weather. More and more frequently we’re seeing whole communities battered by storms and affected by flooding. Here at Wholesale Clearance UK, our hearts really do go out to those small businesses that have been affected by flooding. When we […]
Planning your week? Best days to buy and sell
Another weekend has disappeared in a puff of smoke. I failed miserably to list some things on eBay that I wanted to, although I did go online to buy myself a new raincoat after mine fell apart during a ‘light shower’ (it was practically ripped from my body by the violence of the rain). This […]
Emoji PIN for the win!
I nearly had heart failure the other day when the security software I use on my laptop suggested that my password was one that hackers regularly try out when they infiltrate people’s accounts. I changed it immediately of course, and then the next time I logged in had completely forgotten what I had changed it […]
Hiring! Taking on your first employee (HR for beginners)
Last time we had a little chinwag about taking on your first employee but this was in relation to what you need to do with HMRC. Well, that got me into conversation with a few people about the logistics of how you actually HIRE the right person to come and work with you. It’s true […]
Totes Lush Shoe Guide: The Totally Amazing Style Guide to Womens Shoes
Women’s shoes come in many styles. This illustrated guide helps you recognise kitten heels, spool heels, stilettos and more. The infographic below is a quick visual reference; our A–Z of shoe styles has written descriptions. If you sell footwear, use the correct style name alongside the size, brand and condition. To source stock, browse our […]
Flipping happy! The low down on flip flops
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about shoes (find it here). At the time I was wearing boots and four pairs of thermal socks because we were still in the midst of winter. Well, in the meantime spring has arrived and there is a slight hint of summer in the air. All of […]
14 Market Stall Set up Ideas
Archive note: First published in 2014. Check current market rules, insurance, food-trading requirements and costs before relying on this guide. If you’re considering going into business for yourself, you may not know where to start. A great many of our Wholesale Clearance UK customers own their own market stall and this is the backbone of […]
UK Shoe Size and Width Guide for Online Sellers
A UK shoe size is a starting point, not a promise that every pair will fit. Foot length, width, instep and the shape of the shoe all matter. If you sell footwear online, giving buyers the labelled size alongside clear fit information can prevent avoidable returns. Quick answers: what are EU 40 and EU 34 […]
Get eBay App Happy Right Here with 6 of the best!
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 […]
An A-Z of shoe styles
Types of shoes, A to Z: Use this illustrated glossary to identify footwear styles when buying or listing stock. The photographs are historical examples and may show lots no longer available. For current stock, browse wholesale shoes, boots and trainers. If you need sizing advice, see our UK shoe size and width guide. A few […]
Twelve Top Tips to Help You Stop Procrastination
Procrastination is what happens when we continuously allow low priority jobs or tasks to interfere with high priority jobs and tasks. Procrastination is what I have been doing while preparing to write this blog. It is really annoying when you are supposed to be working and you have so many things to do that you […]
What’s in a name? Tips for naming your new business
Naming your business can be both stressful and fun. If you like being creative then finding just the right name for your business is part of the exciting process of starting up. On the other hand if you don’t have a creative or reflective bone in your body you’ll end up just using your initials […]
Build a bonfire, build a bonfire: discounting items for sale on eBay, the how, when and why.
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 […]
Best Believable Excuses for Calling in Sick to Work
Updated note: This 2013 article is a light-hearted look at excuses people give for missing work. If you are unwell, tell your employer honestly and follow your workplace absence policy rather than inventing symptoms. If you need to call in sick, a brief message can be enough: “I’m unwell and unable to work today. I’ll […]
Giving something back: raising the profile of your business through good works
For many people who are working in small businesses the idea of ‘giving back’ or working with ‘corporate social responsibility’ as large businesses call it, is something that comes perfectly naturally. Small businesses tend be more generous and more socially and culturally aware simply because they are such an integral part of the community and […]
In for a penny, in for a pound: the rise and rise of the Pound shop
I was having a conversation with a friend of mine the other day who owns a sweet seaside gift shop that sells a wide range of mid-priced gifts. She mentioned that without the cheaper pound shop lines that she offers, she would be in serious trouble some days. She has to work hard to take […]