Creating solutions for your Amazon FBA business are important for its efficiency and scalability. As your business grows, so do the challenges of managing inventory, prepping inventory, and fulfilling shipments. Some solutions that sellers can implement are utilizing a prep center or hiring help. Both of these solutions can save time, and allow sellers to grow their amazon selling business. Let’s go over each of them, their benefits, and how you can implement them in your selling business.  Amazon Prep Centers Amazon prep centers are located throughout the country, and can assist you ..read more

Whether you are a new Amazon Seller, or a seasoned one, deciding which fulfillment method to use in your Amazon Business can be a tricky one. Everyone is always asking FBA vs. FBM, which one is better? Both are great models to have, and while every seller is different, I would argue that implementing the right mix of both is what will help you scale your business and make more profit. I’ll cover what each method is and lay out what I use each one for in my Amazon Selling Business. Let’s figure it out, FBA vs. FBM… Fulfilled by Merchant (FBM) Fulfilled by Merchant, or FBM, can be pretty int ..read more

Amazon’s fees are always changing, and increasing, and in 2024 Amazon announced their NEW 2024 FBA Inbound Placement Service Fee for FBA shipments. Here’s what it is and what it means for Retail Arbitrage sellers going forward. What is the new 2024 FBA Inbound Placement Service Fee? We all know our Amazon FBA shipments get sent, usually, to a nearby warehouse to where we are shipping from. Once they are received in, Amazon moves our stock around to other warehouses – this is what is called FC Transfer, or Fulfillment Center Transfer.  However starting March 1, 2024, Amazon has said th ..read more

It is the end of the year, and I am doing a supply restock and taking advantage of some last minute tax deductions while I can! The great thing about selling on Amazon, is its minimal start up costs and the fact that you don’t need many supplies or expensive software to get started. But, if you are branching into FBM or scaling your FBA business, certain supplies and software can really help you level up and optimize your time and profit! And who doesn’t want more time or money – right? So, what am I shopping for at the end of year? Below are 12 of my favorite supplies for selling on Amazon ..read more

Q4 is here and I will not stop talking about it! This is the most important time of the year for your Amazon Selling Business. If you are wondering what to do for your business in Q4, this post will help! I’m covering several sourcing strategies that I use in Q4! Why is Q4 so important? Q4 stands for the fourth quarter, which includes the months of October, November, and December. It’s holiday time – people are shopping and things are flying off the shelf! This is the time our Amazon businesses thrive! In 2022, I had a massive goal for Q4 of doing $100,000 gross, and profiting at least $30,0 ..read more

In this beginner’s guide, I’ll teach you how to create successful Amazon bundles for FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) products. We’ll walk through how to list bundles on Amazon and what it takes to craft profitable bundles that stand out in the marketplace. What are Amazon Bundles For FBA Products? An Amazon product bundle is one listing with two or more complementary products sold together. Some items are less profitable when sold individually on Amazon but are worth more when bundled with another product. Why FBA Sellers Should Create Amazon FBA Bundles 1. Higher Profits: In 2022, my be ..read more

Are you a seller facing restrictions in some brands and categories and wondering how to get ungated on Amazon? In this article, we’ll break down the process of getting ungated on Amazon and introduce you to my Ungating Guides—an valuable resource for navigating this challenging journey. When I started my Facebook BOLO group, it was apparent that members were frustrated because they were gated and unable to sell the items they needed to be profitable. So, I created my Amazon Ungating Guides based on the exact method I used to ungate Amazon categories. What Does Ungated Mean on Amazon? Gett ..read more

Amazon sellers always have the same question: ‘What are the best sources for retail arbitrage finds?’ When I was a new seller, that was my question too, so I went down the rabbit hole of Amazon FBA Facebook groups to find sourcing lists and tips. There were plenty of retail arbitrage Facebook groups, but none fit my criteria for profitability and mutual support. When I started to create YouTube videos, it was again the number one question new sellers had ‘Nikki, but what exactly are you buying and selling?’ So I decided to start my own Amazon seller group, and that’s how the BOLO Group was ..read more

There’s no shortage of Amazon FBA software tools for sellers. However, not every Amazon FBA app, software, extension, and resource is worthwhile. Don’t cut into your bottom line by purchasing unnecessary Amazon FBA tools. After six years of selling on Amazon, I’ve narrowed my business’s tech stack to these five best Amazon FBA software tools that save time and increase my profitability. Which Tools Do I Need To Start Selling On Amazon FBA? Technically, you do not need any tools to start selling on Amazon FBA. You only need to open a free Amazon seller account and use their free Amazon S ..read more

A current Amazon sales rank chart is a handy tool for Amazon FBA & FBM sellers. A product’s Amazon sales rank tells us how quickly and profitably the item will sell. However, it’s essential to understand Amazon sales rank in context to make good sourcing decisions. Misunderstanding Amazon sales rank is the number one Amazon beginner seller mistake. Potential profit can blind everyone, even seasoned sellers like me, which causes us to overlook the importance of Amazon sales rank. In this guide, I’ll explain what is Amazon sales rank. Plus, I share the current Amazon sales rank chart I use ..read more