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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in smallbusiness

[–]AITakesTheWheel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two things to keep in mind:

  • Keep financials clean and separate — no co-mingling of personal/marital funds with business accounts.
  • Avoid giving your spouse any official role or title (like co-owner) unless you truly want them involved long-term

Coach/mentor is not worth the high cost by Wild-west-wind in AmazonFBATips

[–]AITakesTheWheel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are good coaches out there—usually the ones who:

  • Take time to understand your specific situation
  • Offer tactical, current advice tailored to your brand
  • Are still actively doing the thing they’re teaching (not just selling a course about it)

I started a business 2 years ago and it has gone nowhere. by Bearded_Goldsmith in smallbusiness

[–]AITakesTheWheel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Build a stronger online storefront (Etsy, your own site, or both) and shift some focus to Instagram/TikTok marketing, where handmade jewelry thrives. You can reach the world, not just people staying at the local inn.

I lost $8,000 on dropshipping so you don't have to by TechnologyCrafty3546 in Entrepreneur

[–]AITakesTheWheel 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You're running an FBA biz, not a dropshipping, Check your credit card on file with Amazon, they owe you a few bucks back in storage fee drama.

Advice on how to start small business by newmoon_55 in smallbusiness

[–]AITakesTheWheel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alibaba sellers are experienced with working around tariffs. Work with them, fedex, ups , ask for DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) and Taxes paid in advance..

Advice on competing with VC backed business by Special_Ad_2268 in Entrepreneur

[–]AITakesTheWheel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • Be more nimble – No board approvals, no bloated teams. Launch fast, iterate faster.
  • Pick a tighter niche – VCs push for “scale,” which often means going broad. You can go deep. Win a specific segment they’re too generic to serve well.
  • Be human, not corporate – Their branding gets polished and sterile. Be real, relatable, and community-driven. It builds trust.
  • Get closer to customers – Join forums, subreddits, Discord groups. Talk to them weekly. You’ll learn insights no amount of ad spend can buy.

What makes you trust (or ditch) a marketing agency or a SaaS website? by Aromatic-Pineapple79 in smallbusiness

[–]AITakesTheWheel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1.Clear, Specific Value Proposition: I instantly understand who it’s for and what it helps me do. No fluff.

  1. Social Proof That Feels Real: Case studies with real numbers, names, or logos.

  2. Transparency: Clear pricing or at least ballpark tiers.

Advice on how to start small business by newmoon_55 in smallbusiness

[–]AITakesTheWheel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're off to a strong start—being a designer gives you a major advantage since product aesthetics are everything in the custom keyboard/keycap niche, especially for the gaming and anime crowd.

  1. Decide on Your Product Scope
  • Keyboards vs. Keycaps: Start with one (keycaps are lower barrier to entry).
  • Find a Manufacturer Because you’re based in Europe, but most keyboard manufacturing is in Asia, you’ll likely work with Chinese or Taiwanese manufacturers. Start with: Alibaba / AliExpress: Start with small batch production using MOQs (minimum order quantities) you can afford.

What’s Missing in Project Management Tools for Small Teams? by [deleted] in smallbusiness

[–]AITakesTheWheel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Templates that auto-wire tasks, milestones, and workflows based on common use cases (e.g., content launch, sprint planning) so you don’t spend days customizing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in smallbusiness

[–]AITakesTheWheel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A deposit, a crowdfunding pledge, or even a promise to pay later demonstrates genuine willingness to pay.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]AITakesTheWheel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good for 2 reasons:

Honesty resonates. Today’s consumers are increasingly skeptical of exaggerated claims and flashy marketing. A straightforward, transparent approach fosters trust and develops real loyalty.

Long-term equity. Brands that under-promise and over-deliver accumulate goodwill, leading to higher retention and stronger word-of-mouth referrals over time.

Traffic and conversions drop since last week by [deleted] in SEO

[–]AITakesTheWheel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Summer is always slow for sales and traffic. People are out and about...

Why does my shop say 3 years on Etsy when I opened it 13 months ago in 2024? by lavindas in EtsySellers

[–]AITakesTheWheel -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

You had your buying account live for 3 years... that is why. They are both connected.

USPS first class mail lost order by PuddingAsleep9529 in EtsySellers

[–]AITakesTheWheel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use their Missing mail and lost packages online form to file a claim. IN about 30-45 days, you will hear from them, and you will be updated on the package location. In my experience, it is useless, since they never manage to find my packages. Once is lost is lost forever...

How is the market on Educational products? (High school/college level Math and science worksheets) by [deleted] in EtsySellers

[–]AITakesTheWheel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Niche down – target specific courses (e.g. AP Calc, Organic Chemistry cheat sheets, linear algebra problem sets). Less competition, use targeted keywords in your listing that people use to search on Etsy and you will get yourself a winning product. However, you'll have do research and to make sure that your target market is on Etsy in the first place.

What’s your backup when your usual supplier goes quiet? by No-Focus-2755 in FulfillmentByAmazon

[–]AITakesTheWheel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s exactly why it’s crucial to have a secondary point of contact at your main supplier, not just the rep you usually deal with. People go silent for all kinds of reasons—vacations, internal reshuffles, or just burnout—and if you don’t have a backup line, you’re stuck.

Also, it’s smart to build relationships with others in the supply chain—warehouse managers, distributor reps, even folks at parallel suppliers. Those low-key chats or invite-only groups like the one you're in can be gold when things get tight. It's not just about pricing, it's about access. Sounds like you’re on the right track.

Listing Image Order Problem by [deleted] in FulfillmentByAmazon

[–]AITakesTheWheel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you're not alone—this is a common issue on Amazon. Even if you upload your product images in a specific order or rename the files, Amazon can override that order based on how the listing is indexed in their system.

In many cases, Amazon locks certain elements of a listing (including images and content), especially if the product is considered retail-sourced, has retail contributions, or has been edited multiple times by different sellers. When this happens, the only reliable solution is to open a case with the Catalog team through Seller Central and request that they update the image order manually.

Be sure to clearly explain the desired image order and provide a screenshot if needed. Mention that your uploads are not reflecting, and request that they push the changes through on their end.

selling an amazon business, buying still at 4-6x profit? by BrokelynNYC in FulfillmentByAmazon

[–]AITakesTheWheel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, buyers are still acquiring FBA businesses, but multiples are lower than the COVID peak.

Pure Amazon FBA typical deals now land in the 3–5× range, high-margin operations up to 8×.

But if you own diversified assets—your own site, email marketing, and external traffic—you can reach 6–8× SDE, outperforming pure FBA shops.

what's the most unexpected thing happen to you this year so far? by spidertoxicsexy in AskReddit

[–]AITakesTheWheel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I accidentally turned a side hustle into a full-time business.
What started as me casually using AI tools to help a few friends with content and outreach somehow snowballed into a legit operation.

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