{"id":12650,"date":"2011-05-31T02:39:14","date_gmt":"2011-05-31T01:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/startups.co.uk\/?p=12650"},"modified":"2022-10-13T10:11:40","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T10:11:40","slug":"how-to-start-an-amazon-marketplace-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startups.co.uk\/guides\/how-to-start-an-amazon-marketplace-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling on Amazon \u2013 a Beginner’s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As business energy prices soar, the cost of running a physical store is becoming a burden on many small businesses. Selling online through ecommerce marketplaces like Amazon is helping retailers cut down on costs, while still maintaining a profit.<\/p>\n

And as Amazon is the biggest online marketplace in the UK, with nearly 90% of the UK’s shoppers using the platform, it’s understandably attractive for retailers. The pandemic saw Amazon’s fortunes rise further still, with a massive 82% revenue jump<\/strong> compared to pre-pandemic levels.<\/p>\n

But how do you get started with selling on Amazon? What are the costs involved? And how do you get paid to sell through Amazon’s retailer setup?<\/p>\n

In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about getting your business up and running on the Amazon marketplace, including potential profits, pitfalls, and whether selling on Amazon is right for you at all.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n <\/p>

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Many would-be online retailers think Amazon-first because they’re not sure where to begin with building an ecommerce website of their own. You’d be surprised how straightforward it can be, however.<\/p>\n

Ecommerce platforms can make this a super simple, quick, and affordable process. Check out our review of the top ecommerce platforms for small businesses<\/a> to find out more.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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\n Key areas to consider when selling on Amazon are: <\/h3>\n