Stock control can be complex.
And there’s no place where that’s more true than in the warehouse of a busy, product-based business.
There’s a huge number of different systems and processes to stay on top of – but that also means there’s a huge amount of opportunity to make small improvements that add up to a big change overall.
Efficiency may not be glamorous – but it’s essential for success.
More businesses than ever before are starting to make the move towards cloud accounting and inventory software.
And with the Making Tax Digital requirement coming up this year for VAT-registered businesses, plenty of companies are feeling the pressure to bring their systems up to the modern standard.
To meet this new demand, some inventory software vendors are starting to offer their own scaled-down implementation services – offering limited advice and guidance to businesses who are trying to choose the best new software for their futures. (more…)
We’ve all heard the message: the high street’s looking a bit worse for wear.
ASOS and their easy returns are like having a personal shopper – and Amazon will one day start flying drones to your door to make a sale.
So if you’re running a brick-and-mortar store with no online component, you’re right to feel a bit worried.
By the end of March 2019, the UK will be leaving the EU. And while there’s still a huge amount of uncertainty in the details, one thing is clear:
Businesses need to adapt if they want to keep succeeding.
No one can say for sure exactly what will happen.
But we can give you some ideas of what to expect: the potential problems and opportunities ahead, and what smart businesses are doing now to help them stay better informed and plan for the unknown. (more…)
We recently ran one of our in-depth cloud accounting webinars, “Is Xero Suitable for Amazon Sellers?”.
It was a great turnout, and I was happy to help with as many questions as we had time for. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get through all of them!
Guest written by Denyn Bird for A2X Accounting.
Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) provides online sellers with access to vast economies of scale in the warehousing and fulfilment space. At present, Amazon has operations in 15 countries, and ships products throughout most of the world. Using FBA to store and ship your goods allows you to leverage Amazon’s resources to your advantage.
As the rise of Amazon Sellers continues to increase, so does the trend of multiple marketplace selling. This leads to us wondering, why limit yourself to one country when there is a whole world of opportunity out there?
Amazon is huge. And the potential for sales is massive.
But with big sales, things can get complicated fast.
Fortunately, there are loads of automated options that can take care of the messy and boring bits: from accounting and tax codes to stock control and shipping.
If you’re yet to make the leap into e-commerce – or you’re not sure that you’re making the most of the tools available – there’s never been a better time to change the way you do business.
What’s the best web platform for an e-commerce business?
Although there’s no one-size-fits-all e-commerce platform, there are options to suit most budgets and customisation preferences.
