Take a look at our helpful library of ecommerce articles: giving you the information you need to work smarter, not harder. You’ll find articles on everything from B2B and B2C to product data, supply chain integration, order fulfillment and more.
In this article we explore the pros and cons of online-to-offline (O2O) commerce vs omnichannel sales to understand their respective advantages and challenges.
Read MoreFast and reliable delivery is now a primary driver of customer satisfaction, making the 'last mile' of the delivery process more important than ever. In response to these challenges, an innovative solution has emerged: the dark store.
Read MoreThe complexity of managing inventory can be challenging, especially if you sell across many sales channels. This is where the multi-warehouse functionality of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system becomes invaluable.
Read MoreWhile Stock2Shop handles the technical aspect of the integrating websites with accounting systems, our web dev partners are important collaborators. Especially when it comes to prepping the website to speed up the setup process.
Read MorePersuading your customers to use your new wholesale ordering platform can be a challenge, but once they try it, they will never go back. Here are some suggestions on how to get them to take the plunge.
Read MoreThe Amazon Product Identifier is a unique code that distinguishes one product from another within the catalogue. Let's explore its various types, and how to use it to determine whether your products are already listed on Amazon Marketplace.
Read MoreLearn how to use Seller Central to effectively manage your sales, inventory and customer interactions on Amazon Marketplace.
Read MoreAmazon listings are the virtual storefronts that assist customers with product discovery and purchase. Find out which listing fields can be automatically updated with Stock2Shop.
Read MoreAmazon offers represent a seller’s proposition to sell a specific product on the marketplace. Find out which offer fields can be automatically updated with Stock2Shop.
Read MoreAdding products to Amazon Marketplace can be a challenge. However, with integration, the process has become more streamlined and accessible than ever before.
Read MoreIntegrating your company database with Amazon helps you to stay competitive and efficient. With Stock2Shop, you can harness the SP-API without needing to be a developer.
Read MoreChoose the right Amazon fulfillment method for your business, and use Stock2Shop to integrate with the Seller Partner API.
Read MoreYou can set dynamic pricing rules that automatically adjust your product prices based on various factors, ensuring you stay competitive on Amazon Marketplace.
Read MoreAmazon Easy Ship offers you the convenience of leveraging Amazon's logistics, while letting you retain control of your inventory.
Read MoreYour pricing stragegy amounts to a balancing act between staying competitve and maximising profitability. Here are some factors to consider when setting your ecommerce pricing.
Read MoreWith Stock2Shop you can keep your ecommerce stock on your shop floor, safe in the knowlege that if a customer purchases an item in-store, your website will be automatically updated.
Read MoreWith Stock2Shop, you can accept dropship sales with confidence while knowing that your online sales channels reflect stock levels as per your supplier's inventory database.
Read MoreInventory inaccuracies in ecommerce threaten customer satisfaction, brand reputation and the financial health of your business.
Read MoreOnline marketplaces such as Amazon offer tremendous opportunities to sellers looking to access a wider customer base at a lower barrier to entry. Here are some factors to consder before listing on such platforms.
Read MoreGet an overview of the five steps (and a bonus sixth step) to getting ready to sell on Amazon in South Africa.
Read MoreThe money your customers pay for each order is subject to credit card and payment gateway fees. These deductions must be accounted for in your ERP.
Read MoreEffective item categorisation in your ERP system is crucial for a number of reasons. We explore some of them in this article.
Read MoreMaximise the productivity of your sales team by giving them a mobile ordering tool, integrated with your ERP. Their efficiency will increase and their customers will be happier.
Read MoreWith most people accessing the interet on handheld devices, you are hurting your chances of ecommerce success if your website is not optimised for mobile.
Read MoreThe internet offers a vast array of opportunities to achieve financial independence. If you put business principles at the heart of your operation, you give yourself the best chance of success.
Read MoreThe Fourth Industrial Revolution represents a profound shift in the way businesses operate. Find out what this means for ecommerce.
Read MoreWholesalers in the automotive industry are primed to benefit from selling online, particularly if stock availability is accurate and delivery is fast.
Read MoreThe decision to allow back orders in your ecommerce business should depend on a variety of factors. It's important to assess the pros and cons before deciding whether it’s right for you.
Read MoreRunning a business-to-business (B2B) enterprise comes with its own set of challenges. If you are considering opening a wholesale business, here are some you are likely to face.
Read MoreWholesalers that don’t have an online Trade Store risk being left behind. Find out how to set up a digital sales channel that your customers and reps can use to place orders directly into your ERP.
Read MoreFor any company looking to extend its reach to online customers, overselling is a big no-no. Here are some tips on how to avoid disappointing your ecommerce customers.
Read MoreSage X3 is a powerful tool used by mid-sized to large enterprises to control the various facets of their business. If you are looking for a short introduction to this ERP, then this article is for you.
Read MoreWhat is an ERP, what is an ecommerce sales channel, and why should they 'talk' to each other?
Read MoreCapeTalk chats to Stock2Shop about the future of ecommerce, and how companies can harness technology to make their lives easier.
Read MoreIntegrating your ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system with your ecommerce store is vital for streamlining operations and reducing costs. And with the rapid increase in B2C and B2B transactions happening online globally, can you afford not to integrate?
Read MoreIf your company sells online and you are running SYSPRO as your ERP, integrating it with your ecommerce stores has never been more important. The good news is that it’s also never been easier.
Read MoreIf a company has ambitions to sell physical products online, workflow automation is key to efficiency and data accuracy. This is especially true for companies using Magento.
Read MoreAmazon Marketplace is coming to SA. Find out why syncing your products with Amazon Marketplace will help you harness the selling power of the world’s largest online retailer.
Read MoreRetailers who go into Black Friday without a plan to leverage ecommerce will miss a golden opportunity to cash in. So what can you do?
Read MoreUse the information that already exists in your ERP (or accounting system) for a more efficient, profitable business.
Read MoreStock2Shop is an efficient way to selling on more than one channel, thereby exposing your products to multiple markets for increased revenue.
Read MoreGive your franchisees a central portal where they can login and easily order supplies from head office.
Read MoreIf you are thinking about getting your systems synced up, here is some insight on what to expect and on how to get tremendous value from your integration.
Read MoreWhen selling from multiple branches on one retail ecommerce website, don’t burden your customers with your logistical challenges.
Read MoreHere are a few highlevel pointers to consider when making the deep financial dive into a new accounting system.
Read MoreWhen is it a good idea to configure multiple variants to reflect as a single product on your website? Click here to find out.
Read MoreA worldwide disease has made it really difficult for people to get to the shops. They need a hero to help them fulfil their consumer needs. You can be that hero (licence to kill not included).
Read MoreWhen it comes to systems integrations, all too often a vital ingredient of a successful implementation is overlooked – a simple, consistent workflow.
Read MoreIf you are already running a retail business, whether it’s a bricks-and-mortar store or exclusively online, the real question is, Why not?
Read MoreIf you think a well-designed website is good enough to succeed in ecommerce, you’re in for a shock.
Read MoreA sharp rise in turnover is one sign that integration may be your next smart business decision. In this article we discuss a few other scenarios that should prompt you to consider it.
Read MoreWooCommerce and Shopify differ in a few fundamental ways. We briefly look at factors that may sway you in one direction or the other.
Read MoreCreate attribute sets that can be applied to a specific group of products. This is an efficient way of enriching your data without having to clutter your ERP with additional fields.
Read MoreIf one of your customers wishes to order a large number of products, they can do so easily by uploading a spreadsheet to the Stock2Shop B2B Trade Store.
Read MoreCreate promotions and generate coupons that your customers can redeem at checkout on your B2B Trade Store.
Read MoreWith Black Friday nearly upon us, retailers have a great opportunity to boost revenue. Sales such as these can be used to move old stock, grow your customer base or increase brand awareness, but you have to be ready.
Read MoreIt’s one thing to have a long list of debtors, it’s quite another to get the money in the bank. That’s why when a customer shows a willingness to pay upfront, it’s wise to take their money.
Read MoreIt is a dark and stormy night. You log on to your website and notice that the title of one of your products has changed! How did this happen, and when? Who was the perpetrator?
Read MoreStock2Shop has brought the Parcelninja integration full circle by automatically updating order statuses to “Fulfilled” in Shopify.
Read MoreYou’ve sourced your products, you’ve developed relationships with online resellers and you’re ready to do business. Now what?
Read MoreWhen reading international websites it seems that the drop shipping business model is the best and easiest way to start a business these days. But why then are there so few successful drop shippers in South Africa?
Read MoreThe main purpose behind the rebranding of the various Sage accounting products is to consolidate them into suites. This will make it much easier to identify the software best suited to your needs.
Read MoreAutomatically update your important product information on the Takealot marketplace with Stock2Shop. No more sending manual csv files with with updated pricing and stock levels.
Read MoreRunning a successful online store is not as simple as ‘build it and they’ll come’. View our six steps to building a spreadsheet with meaningful data.
Read MoreSeamless order fulfillment will make your business – and your life – much easier. Here’s what you need to know, and how to think through order fulfillment.
Read MoreEveryone knows that a website is as essential as a business card – if not more so. But what does your website do for you? It could be an e-commerce solution for wholesale.
Read MoreIf you’re a wholesaler, one of the most difficult decisions you’ll have to make in the future is whether to sell directly to the consumer or not. We outline the Pros and Cons.
Read MoreIf you have an ERP and you have a ecommerce website, they should be talking to each other. Online supply chain integration makes your business work more efficiently, with fewer errors.
Read MoreCategorising products correctly is a major pain point for many ecommerce websites. Layered navigation is the solution: find out how – and why – to implement it
Read MoreUnderstanding product data is essential for a successful ecommerce business. Here’s an overview of the most important elements of product data you need to understand.
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