Shipping issues may be different for a physical store. If you don’t have a suitable solution for them, they can be quite tricky. If your business is small and poorly organized, logistics can become a hassle. Such a stage is tedious in terms of the documentation you have to fill out every time you ship something abroad. I suggest we cut the logistics and hire someone to handle it for you.
You got the words right. It will be difficult to manage the logistics alone, as containers cost four times as much before Covid-19. As a result, programs like Amazon FBA save tons of time that you can spend on something else.
This article was created based on the insights found on this guide on how to do FBA from Vietnam†
What is Amazon FBA?
FBA (Fulfillment By Amazon) is a form of support for Amazon sellers with inventory provided by Amazon.
A seller (or a seller’s supplier) ships their products directly to an Amazon warehouse. Amazon stocks items and ships them directly to customers (usually via 2-day Prime shipping).
In particular, Amazon also supports effective customer service. They provide 24/7 customer service, with a special privilege to access one of the largest and most advanced fulfillment networks in the world.
How to sell on Amazon from Vietnam?
This video explains the most important information you need to know if you want to start selling on Amazon from Vietnam. Maybe you already buy products in China, or you live in Vietnam and want to start your entrepreneurial journey and find factories in Vietnam to manufacture goods and export to USA or Europe.
You learn:
- China vs Vietnam in terms of productive power?
- How do I get products from Vietnam?
- Top product categories in Vietnam?
- How do you find reliable suppliers in Vietnam?
1. Market Research
Start by learning about the biggest sellers on Amazon, more specifically the market you’re targeting.
Look at the products they sell and determine if you are capable of working with such products. Usually the popularity of a product depends on the seasons. During the holidays, for example, products such as souvenirs quickly fly off the shelf. That could be a potential option for a profitable dropshipping business.
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Deciding on a product to sell is difficult, especially if you are a beginner. I suggest looking at the rankings of different products: if they are in the top rankings, they have a lot of competition. On the contrary, low ranking products have lower competition. However, keep in mind that choosing low-ranking products can hurt your business, as a business recession can lead to high inventory costs.
Then combine those products into a service like Unicorn Smasher or AMZ Scout and you get all sorts of essential data, such as estimated monthly sales, competitor information, and fees.
2. Create a product combination
If there are dozens of sellers on Amazon with the same product category, the chances of a buyer choosing your product are slim.
However, you can work around this by creating a new bundle catalog. For example, make a combination of product and gift. That allows you to show up with one product category that is still visible when people search for the main product. Of course you can ask for more because you are offering a product combination.
3. Branding
If you want to stand out from the hundreds of thousands of Amazon sellers, you need your brand. That means preparing with a deep understanding of your target customers, knowing how to position your brand, and creating consistent style images, titles, and product descriptions.
Create your online store where you manage the customer experience. You can also use unique packaging and accessories to ensure your brand personality.
4. Buying products in Vietnam
Vietnam produces high-quality wicker/rattan/bamboo items, wooden furniture and cashew nuts. Movetoasia’s YouTube channel also has factory tour videos if you want to find reliable suppliers for top product categories in Vietnam.
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If you want to see what they look like in real life, watch this video and check out the footage I shot of the factories.
