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Launching a new product is an exciting time for an Launching a new product is an exciting time for any e-commerce business. ⁠ And in a global world, your products are most likely made offshore. ⁠ You’ve put in months of work with your supplier to have your products finally ready for sale and now you just need them delivered from overseas… to your door ✈⁠ Simple right?⁠ ⁠ Sadly, no!⁠ ⁠ Importing products from overseas is a complex process that if not done correctly can end up costing you thousands of dollars in unexpected costs. And it’s often the piece of the product puzzle that is completely overlooked until it is too late. ⁠ ⁠ Today I talk with Carolina Montanez from Plane 2 Sea to walk through what you need to know, even before negotiating prices with your suppliers, to get your products from your suppliers warehouse to Australia with the least amount of hassles and unexpected costs. ⁠ ⁠ In this episode we talk about:⁠ ⁠ 🚢 Why communication with suppliers and freight companies is key⁠ 🚢 Why having an understanding of the process and shipping terms is vital even during the price negotiation with your suppliers⁠ 🚢 Disaster stories to avoid (including my own!)⁠ 🚢 Key terms to know and costs involved when shipping products to Australia⁠ 🚢 How a freight forwarding company can help you navigate the pitfalls of importing⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Don’t know your FOBs from your AWBs? You’re not the only one!⁠ ⁠ Listen as Carolina shares her expert knowledge to understand the complex world of product importing - from overseas warehouse to your front door. ⁠ ⁠ ✈ Link in profile!
A little shout out this week to the fun brand @emo A little shout out this week to the fun brand @emondo.kids for helping to make mealtimes fun and easy again! #brandswelove ✨⁠ ⁠ Sharon from @emondo.kids is so passionate about not only her brand but also the WHY behind her brand. Want to find out more about Sharon? We interviewed her on the Productpreneur Success Podcast, episode 75. ⁠ ⁠ Definitely well worth a listen or two!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #productpreneur #shopsmallau #growyourbiz #smallbusinessau #australiansmallbusiness #womenwithvision #motivatedwomen #lifeonyourterms #dreamersanddoers #lovemybusiness #designalifeyoulove #theimperfectboss #empowerher ⁠⁠⁠ #createyourhappy #hersuccess #workforyourself #boldbraveyou #goalgetters #alifeofintention #livemoremagic #dreambigorgohome #buildyourbrand #dontquityourdaydream #takeachance #findyourpurpose #inspiringwomen #goaldiggers #buildinganempire #smallbusinessowners
I love reading about true journeys from women entr I love reading about true journeys from women entrepreneurs and just recently in my Productpreneur Academy group I recommended one of my new favourites.⁠ ⁠ Of Gold and Dust by @samanthawills ✨⁠ ⁠ Samantha Wills was an 8-figure business. It was a hugely successful brand both here in Australia as well as in the US (and no doubt elsewhere as well). ⁠ ⁠ What I love about Samantha's story is that it's VERY real when it comes to sharing the hard work and setbacks that come with creating a business, particularly in the early days. ⁠ ⁠ For anyone who wants to hear about how other people have invested and taken risks and gone through really tough times financially before achieving massive success - Samantha's autobiography is the perfect inspiration. ⁠ ⁠ Have you read Of Gold and Dust? ⁠ ⁠ What books would you recommend for fellow entrepreneurs?⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #productpreneur #shopsmallau #growyourbiz #smallbusinessau #australiansmallbusiness #womenwithvision #motivatedwomen #lifeonyourterms #dreamersanddoers #lovemybusiness #designalifeyoulove #theimperfectboss #empowerher ⁠⁠⁠ #createyourhappy #hersuccess #workforyourself #boldbraveyou #goalgetters #alifeofintention #livemoremagic #dreambigorgohome #buildyourbrand #dontquityourdaydream #takeachance #findyourpurpose #inspiringwomen #goaldiggers #buildinganempire #smallbusinessowners
For all of you who are sitting on something amazin For all of you who are sitting on something amazing you want to bring into the world - through your business or your life - just a little reminder that it's never going to happen unless you take that first step 😉 ⁠ ⁠ No matter how scary or impossible it might seem.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #productpreneur #shopsmallau #growyourbiz #smallbusinessau #australiansmallbusiness #womenwithvision #motivatedwomen #lifeonyourterms #dreamersanddoers #lovemybusiness #designalifeyoulove #theimperfectboss #empowerher ⁠⁠⁠ #createyourhappy #hersuccess #workforyourself #boldbraveyou #goalgetters #alifeofintention #livemoremagic #dreambigorgohome #buildyourbrand #dontquityourdaydream #takeachance #findyourpurpose #inspiringwomen #goaldiggers #buildinganempire #smallbusinessowners
⁠ The last 18 months has been the time for onlin ⁠ The last 18 months has been the time for online buying. Customer behaviour has certainly changed during Covid-19 and many new brands have jumped online to capitalise on the exciting opportunity eCommerce offers. ⁠ ⁠ Starting online to sell your products direct to your customers certainly sounds appealing. ⁠ The number one comment I always hear is: “I want to retail my products on my own website because the profit margin is higher.”⁠ ⁠ And yes, it’s true that you can charge more when you sell direct to consumers.⁠ But it’s not the only option out there. Especially as a start-up trying to build your brand.⁠ ⁠ As Australia starts to open up, and our shoppers start craving that experience that only brick and mortar stores can offer, should wholesale be part of your sales strategy?⁠ ⁠ What’s the best strategy for your brand? ⁠ Wholesale vs Retail? ⁠ Or both?⁠ ⁠ Listen as I walk you through options to consider when looking to sell via retail or wholesale. Or both!⁠ ⁠ Link in profile!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #productpreneur #ecommerce #smallbusinessau ⁠ #ecommerceagency #ecommercebusiness #ecommercewebsite #australianbusiness #digitalstrategy #lmbdw #businesschicks #theleaguewomen #ladystartup #womensupportingwomen #ausmumpreneur #conversionrate #shopify #shopifystore #shopifypartner #onlinestoresuccess #ecommercebiz #entrepreneurlifestyle #ecommercemarketing #buildyourbrand #mumsinbusiness #mumboss #buildinganempire #smallbusinessowners
Shout out to today's #brandswelove feature @honeyc Shout out to today's #brandswelove feature @honeycomb_living. ⁠ ⁠ We recently completed a website overhaul to maximise for conversion and are already seeing some great results - hello 68% increase on conversion rate 📈 🥳⁠ ⁠ Honeycomb Living really represents the brands we work with - a brand that wants to make a difference. We look forward to big things to come for Rachel and her family ❤️ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #productpreneur #shopsmallau #growyourbiz #smallbusinessau #australiansmallbusiness #womenwithvision #motivatedwomen #lifeonyourterms #dreamersanddoers #lovemybusiness #designalifeyoulove #theimperfectboss #empowerher ⁠⁠⁠ #createyourhappy #hersuccess #workforyourself #boldbraveyou #goalgetters #alifeofintention #livemoremagic #dreambigorgohome #buildyourbrand #dontquityourdaydream #takeachance #findyourpurpose #inspiringwomen #goaldiggers #buildinganempire #smallbusinessowners
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