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Cash Flow Forecasts: Take Control of Your Business Finances
As an online seller, how do you deal with inconsistent cash flows when you need ready access to money in order to grow your business or just keep it running? Well, for some online retailers, managing...
View ArticleeBay or Amazon?
First of all, don’t be misguided by the headline. It’s not necessarily either or. But if you’re starting out or you’re simply wondering what the differences are, it’s worth taking a second look. Many...
View ArticleUsing social media in your online selling
Though social media is no longer seen as a medium for large conglomerates, smaller sellers could still take far more advantage of this medium than they are currently doing. Social media is free and...
View ArticleIt’s all about refund policies
Are they even important? Should you have them? Well, yes. It’s definitely worth having a think about your return policies. First of all having a return policy can protect your business. Second of all,...
View Article6 questions you should ask yourself before starting a business
So not everyone consider doing it, but it is certainly a good idea to do so. Writing a business plan is a great way to figure out whether or not your business is sustainable long term and it gives you...
View ArticleMaking (financial) room for marketing improvements
Something that somewhat tends to be overlooked for online sellers is marketing. Maybe because marketing for many is connected to expensive online banners or magazine ads. But this does not have to be...
View ArticleTaking control of your shipping fees
This issue is no longer new to any eBay sellers, but nonetheless it is still very current. Shipping fees is something that you can easily tend to forget (whether on purpose or not is difficult to...
View ArticleTo charge or not to charge for shipping
It seems to be all over the online e-commerce place. This issue of shipping. Should you pay for it or not? And if yes, where are those extra cash coming from? And if no, will you lose out on sales?...
View ArticleCustomer Service is King
Surf any eBay forum and one topic is always apparent. The feedback score. Nothing upsets an eBay seller more than receiving negative feedback. This is understandable given that most buyers will take...
View ArticleHappy Christmas
Phew. Christmas is a journey for most online retailers. The hype begins months in advance – over and over again you are told how important it is to take advantage of the seasonal peak. You purchase...
View ArticleThe start of something new…
Hi, I’m Elliot, iwoca’s new editor-in-chief. I’m excited to announce that we’re going to be getting much more active on our blog and hopefully creating a really valuable resource for all types of small...
View ArticleThe Small Business Brief | 15-21 December
Every Sunday we’ll be bringing you a round-up of the best small business news and stories from the week, as chosen by our editorial team. EU VAT reform labeled ‘idiotic’. The Telegraph reports that...
View ArticleeBay or Amazon?
First of all, don’t be misguided by the headline. It’s not necessarily either or. But if you’re starting out or you’re simply wondering what the differences are, it’s worth taking a second look. Many...
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5 Tips For Preventing Late Payments
Getting paid late… nobody likes it, right? It’s an all too-common issue for companies selling B2B. All your best laid plans rely on promptly receiving what you’re owed, so a glut of late payments can...
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EU VAT changes – what’s the deal? Is your business affected?
New EU VAT changes became law at the start of 2015, and with official government data suggesting that 34,000 SME’s could be affected, it’s about time you figured out if your business is too. So… who’s...
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The iwoca Cash Flow Guide, Part 1 | What is Cash Flow?
Having a good grasp of your cash flow is absolutely essential to success for companies of any size. Without managing it correctly you could find your apparently successful business has a serious...
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The iwoca Cash Flow Guide, Part 2 | Why Should I Forecast Cash Flow?
Tea leaves. Tarot cards. Crystal balls. Spreadsheets. They’re all ways of predicting the future, but it’s fair to say they might not always be completely accurate. Yes, even with the best will in the...
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