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- FAQs for Online Arbitrage
The question arises in your mind, before hitting the OA
What is ecommerce?
E-commerce is the activity of electronically buying or selling goods on online services or over the Internet.
There are hundreds of ecommerce platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Home Depot, etc.
What is Amazon?
Amazon (Amazon.com) is the world’s biggest online retailer.
What is FBM?
Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM) is a form of selling in which a seller advertises goods on Amazon but maintains storage, shipping, and customer service in-house or through a third party. Amazon’s nomenclature for FBM is Merchant Fulfilled Network (MFN).
What is OA?
Online arbitrage is the process of buying goods from one retailer (online or on-site) and selling them on another marketplace to generate profit.
What is the procedure and how much time it takes to live in the store?
Let me elaborate in a few steps:
1: Supplier almost takes 3-5 days to deliver goods to 3PL.
2: 3PL company, prep the goods as per requirement (Repacking, label, polybag, Bubble wrap, etc.)
3: They take 2 to 3 days and then we hire amazon UPS ground services to pick goods from 3PL, and it takes 7 to 14 days to make them available.
4: When our goods go live, it will take 3 to 5 days in winning the buy box and getting sales
What are the cons of OA?
• Competitors can buy goods and leave the negative feedback
• More technological knowledge is needed (You must have good knowledge)
• Profit margins may be lower than a few other business models of amazon (Such as PL, WS)
• Risk of mismatching goods (Listings not being identical across marketplaces)
What is a Retailer?
A person or corporation who sells items to the public in small quantities for personal use or consumption rather than resale.
What are the business models on amazon?
- Amazon Dropshipping FBM
- Amazon Dropshipping FBA (Known as Amazon Online Arbitrage FBA)
- Amazon Wholesale FBM
- Amazon Wholesale FBA
- Amazon Private label FBM
- Amazon Private Label FBA
What is FBA?
FBA, or Fulfillment by Amazon, is a service that allows Amazon sellers to outsource their shipments to Amazon. Amazon stores, choose packs, ships, and delivers items to consumers using this fulfillment service. Customer assistance and refunds for those items are likewise handled by Amazon.
Can I do OA and generate profit?
Yes, everybody can do it. The opportunity exists because of price fluctuation between the retailers and Amazon.
Purchasing done from any authentic retailer such as Walmart, Sam-club, Home-depot, eBay, and many more)
What are the pros of OA?
• OA can start with a low budget.
• Quick and fast way to generate money
• No need to create your listing and advertise
• do not buy reviews because not going to do your listing
What are the hurdles in the OA business?
These are the issues we face on daily basis, so don’t panic, it’s usual activity.
• Payment verification declined from the cardholder
• Payment verification declined from the supplier (Suppliers such as Walmart, eBay, etc.)
• Order cancellation from the supplier (Because we order in bulk quantity and they canceled the orders)
• Sometimes suppliers don’t accept the address when they are getting a load on their server.
Online arbitrage is not a risk-free technique to make money. It also requires time. Yes, there are two sides to every coin, but you will not succeed if you do not even attempt.
- FAQs for FBA wholesale
The question arises in your mind, before hitting the FBA wholesale.
What is Amazon's wholesale model?
You may acquire products in quantity from a manufacturer at a discount and resell them on Amazon using the Amazon FBA wholesale business model. When you choose a manufacturer, you may request a catalog to add more profitable products to your store and earn handsome money.
How does Amazon wholesale FBA work?
You might consider using the Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service to make things easier. An FBA wholesale business works by shipping all of your products to Amazon, and they will store them in one of their warehouses for you. The product is sent to the customer when a customer puts in an order.
Is Amazon wholesale FBA lucrative?
Selling products obtained through wholesale offers enormous profit potential. You can locate products with a high return on investment (ROI) for resale on Amazon. You acquire them at a lower wholesale price than other sellers obtain by purchasing from retail sources.
How much money can I make through Amazon wholesale?
Furthermore, the profit is entirely in the purchase. You will not make money if you cannot
purchase your products at a cheap enough price. Nonetheless, 61% of Amazon wholesale
merchants generate $5,000 or more in monthly sales.
Is buying from Amazon legal?
Is wholesale permitted in Amazon’s stores? Sellers selling items on Amazon’s store can get things from a wholesale provider. Selling bulk products at a wholesale discount is not allowed on Amazon stores.
Do you need a wholesale license to sell on Amazon?
To buy from a wholesaler, you must acquire a wholesale license, whether you run a physical store, an internet firm, or home business. This license allows you to purchase bulk products from manufacturers and resale them to your customers. One of the most significant advantages of the document is that you will not be forced to pay sales tax on the things you sell to others. Another advantage of obtaining a wholesale license is that it makes you appear honest, dependable, and trustworthy to clients and suppliers. It will inform them that they are working with a corporation that will do all possible to promote, market, and sell their items. They will also guarantee that you are a legitimate firm that abides by local, state, and national rules and regulations while reselling wholesale merchandise. However, a few other things must be in place before applying for a wholesale license. Your company must register with the IRS, and you require an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Before applying for a wholesale license, you will also need a sales tax permit and a state tax ID number. It may also go by the seller’s permit, reseller’s license, wholesale ID, retail ID, or resale ID.
Where Can I Find a Wholesale License?
While the procedures and costs for acquiring a wholesale license might vary from state to state, the primary steps are as follows: Incorporate your company. Get in touch with the IRS to obtain an EIN, also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number. It would be best if you had an EIN before you could start a business or recruit staff. Apply for a license for sales tax. The tax office in your state can assist you with your application. Depending on your state, different applications and costs apply. Get a state tax identification number. It will enable you to pay your state taxes, pay your staff, and collect taxes from your retail customers. You may now apply for your wholesale license. To apply, speak with the tax or revenue agency in your state. The process for application, as well as the fees, will vary from state to state, just like the sales-tax license. Remember that you may need special licenses and permissions in some states before you may buy or sell wholesale goods. For instance, you will need to apply for a wholesale permit if you intend to conduct business in Maryland, California, or Illinois, as these states do not recognize out-of-state resale certificates. You must get a license from New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene if you want to purchase food in bulk and sell it there. A phenomenal strategy to increase your income is purchasing bulk products and reselling them through your business. To remain in compliance with the IRS and any applicable municipal, state, or federal laws, you will need to get the relevant licenses. The most crucial step to guarantee your retail firm operates legally and responsibly is obtaining wholesale consent, a requirement of the IRS.
Why Amazon wholesale FBA?
Pros:
Product demand: You may market well-known brands that customers already look for and
buy. It relieves your company of the marketing strain.
Quick to start: After retail arbitrage, wholesale is the most straightforward business strategy
to initiate.
Additionally, 55% of wholesalers reported that they finally started to make a profit in less
than six months.
Scalable: You don’t have to spend as much time on brand development, listing creation, or
other tasks that new companies must undertake, so you can concentrate on growth and even
hire a team to handle day-to-day operations.
Cons:
• Competition There will be numerous sellers on almost all the postings you submit offers.
Additionally, because pricing is the only “lever” you have, there may occasionally be a “race
to the bottom.”
• Up-front cost: Wholesaling often costs more than reselling or Dropshipping since you must
buy products in bulk.
• Research: The part of wholesaling that takes up the most time is research. You must
investigate dozens or hundreds of potential product prospects and ensure that a supplier has
the item in stock.
• Cold outreach: You need the brand’s permission before you can start reselling their
products on Amazon. It makes cold calls or emails to various businesses asking to open a
wholesale account so that you may need to resale the items on Amazon.
How does amazon wholesale FBA works?
In a nutshell, the fundamental procedures for selling wholesale on Amazon are as follows:
1. Opening a seller account
2. Locating an item in great demand for resale
3. Product sourcing (in this case, from the brand, manufacturer, or distributor)
4. Add the item to the brand’s current Amazon listing for sale (or create a new product
detail page)
5. Managing and promoting your business (including inventory, sales, etc.)
Sellers must adhere to specific company setup procedures for every manner of selling on
Amazon.
It may call for wholesale dealers to get a wholesale license, a business license, and a sales tax
authorization, often known as a “resale certificate.” These two enable you to make tax-free
product purchases and to remit sales tax to your state. Additionally, before you start a
wholesale account with most brands you approach, you will be asked for this information.
Make sure to research the wholesale licensing specifications in your nation or state.
What distinguishes wholesale from other business models?
Wholesale could first appear to be comparable to the other business types on Amazon. There
are some quite significant distinctions, though, as explained below.
Arbitrage vs. wholesale
Arbitrage is the practice of getting goods at a lower cost from brick-and-mortar businesses or
websites and reselling them on Amazon. Resellers purchase branded goods, much like
wholesalers. Unlike arbitrage, wholesalers buy in bulk from the brand directly instead of
buying items one at a time from a retail outlet.
Furthermore, resellers (arbitrage) buy discounted goods for resale via retail, but wholesalers
(direct negotiations) negotiate rates with brands and distributors earlier in the supply chain.
Private label versus wholesale
While private label vendors make their own branded products on Amazon, wholesalers buy
and resell pre-existing branded goods.
This distinction means that wholesalers are not required to provide new product listings.
Instead, they supplement a current product listing with their offer. On the other hand, private
label retailers need to make their product listings.
Would FBA Sellers be subject to collecting any sales tax?
Although this may not have been addressed exactly before, the answer is unquestionable
“Yes.” In truth, except for Virginia, it is true that if you sell goods through FBA, you must
pay sales tax per the state’s rules where your actual inventory is situated.
What exactly is a "Sales Tax Nexus"?
You unquestionably have a duty to and a relationship with the government as a commercial
organization. This bond falls inside the scope of the sales tax nexus. It is mainly described in
terms of “physical presence.” However, having a nexus with a state does not imply that your
company must be physically situated there; it may also apply if your employee, warehouse, or
office location is discovered. Therefore, due to their physical dispersion, larger businesses
may be subject to state and municipal taxes.
The responsibility for disseminating the appropriate sales tax ultimately rests solely with you.
What is the Best Way to Discover the Location of My Inventory?
You may get the help you need to figure out where your inventory is by consulting your
Inventory Event Detail document, and Amazon Fulfillments reports. Visit the Amazon Seller
Central website to find out this information. The “Fulfillment Center ID” is all you need to
look for to find nexus sites. Additionally, the closest airports’ abbreviations are shown there;
for example, a warehouse in Phoenix will be marked with the letters PHX.
What Should I Do to Apply for A Sales Tax Permit?
You must apply for a sales tax permit if you have any linkage in more than one state or even just one form. Therefore, several conditions may take legal action against you if you are discovered to be collecting sales tax without permission. Pre-registering for a sales tax permit in each of the FBA states is seen as appropriate. Many believe this is a waste of money, yet it still appears to be a good idea for larger firms.
Can I collect sales tax from customers in other states?
You can collect sales tax using Amazon’s infrastructure; thus, the answer is true. Unlike Amazon, which collects sales taxes on its behalf from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and a few other municipal governments.
What is Buybox?
As the name implies, it is a reward that Amazon gives its sellers with items listed at the lowest prices, coupled with other considerations, including stock availability, the FBA/Prime delivery options, and the seller’s history. For each product, only one seller may win the purchase box.
Why is it invaluable?
You must take a closer look at the listing page for that.
There are three parts on the right.
1. Product Specifications
2. Buy Box
3. Additional Sellers with the Same Product.
The purchase box appears as follows: Customers complete their checkout procedure in a straightforward white box positioned on the right side of the product detail page. The buyer purchases something from the vendor who have the Buybox. Statistics show that 82% of Amazon sales occur through the Buy Box.
- FAQs for
Youtube and Walmart Atomation
What is YouTube automation?
It’s a done-for-you system where we manage video creation, SEO, uploading, and channel growth.
Do I need to appear on camera?
No, we can create faceless videos with voiceover, stock footage, and animations.
How many videos do you provide per month?
Typically 8–30 videos per month, depending on the package.
Will my channel be monetized?
We follow YouTube’s monetization policies to help you qualify for AdSense and other revenue streams.
What is Walmart automation?
We create and manage your Walmart Seller account while you earn passively.
Do I need to handle customer support or fulfillment?
No, we manage everything—listing, fulfillment, tracking, and customer service.
Is Walmart dropshipping allowed?
Yes, but only with vetted and approved suppliers to comply with Walmart policies.
How soon can I start seeing results?
Many stores begin seeing sales within 4–6 weeks after launch.
- FAQs for
SEO and PPC
What is SEO and why is it important?
SEO improves your website’s visibility on search engines like Google, increasing organic (unpaid) traffic.
How long does it take to see results?
Typically, 3–6 months, depending on competition and industry.
Do you guarantee #1 rankings on Google?
No ethical SEO agency can guarantee #1 rankings, but we follow best practices to improve your visibility consistently.
Do you offer local SEO services?
Yes, we optimize your online presence to help you rank higher in local search results and Google Maps.
What’s included in your SEO service?
Keyword research, on-page SEO, backlink building, technical SEO, and monthly reporting.
Do you provide monthly SEO reports?
Yes, we provide detailed reports showing traffic, keyword rankings, and progress.
What platforms do you manage PPC campaigns on?
We manage Google Ads, Bing Ads, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok ads.
How much should I spend on PPC?
Budgets vary, but we recommend starting with at least $500–$1000/month for meaningful results.
How do you track conversions?
We set up conversion tracking using Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and other tools.
Do you create ad creatives and copy?
Yes, we handle everything from ad design to persuasive copywriting.
Will I have access to my ad account?
Absolutely, you’ll have full transparency and access to your ad campaigns.
How quickly can I see results from PPC?
PPC can deliver traffic and leads within days, unlike SEO which takes longer.
- FAQs for
eBay Dropshipping
How does eBay dropshipping work?
You list products on eBay, and when a sale is made, your supplier ships the product directly to the customer.
Do I need to hold inventory?
No, the supplier handles all storage and shipping.
What suppliers do you use?
We work with trusted wholesalers and dropshipping platforms like AutoDS and CJdropshipping.
Can you automate my eBay store?
Yes, we handle listing, order management, price monitoring, and customer service.
Is dropshipping legal on eBay?
Yes, but it must be done correctly using real suppliers, not retail arbitrage.
How much can I earn from eBay dropshipping?
Profits vary, but many clients earn $500–$2000/month or more with scaling.
- FAQs for
Graphics Designing / UI-UX and Web Development
What types of websites do you build?
Business websites, eCommerce stores, landing pages, portfolios, and custom web apps.
Which platforms do you use?
We use WordPress, Shopify, React, HTML/CSS, and more.
Do your websites work on mobile?
Yes, all our websites are fully responsive and mobile-friendly.
Can you redesign my existing website?
Yes, we offer website redesign services to modernize and optimize your current site.
Do you offer website hosting and maintenance?
Yes, we provide hosting, backups, updates, and technical support.
How long does it take to complete a website?
Basic sites take 2–4 weeks. Larger or complex projects can take 6–12 weeks or more.
What kind of design services do you offer?
Logos, banners, brochures, social media posts, web/app UI design, and more.
What tools do you use for designing?
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Adobe XD, and Canva.
How many revisions do I get?
Most packages include 2–3 free revisions, depending on the project scope.
Can you design UI for my mobile app or website?
Yes, we specialize in intuitive and modern UI/UX designs for both web and mobile.
Do you follow branding guidelines?
Yes, we ensure consistency by aligning with your brand’s colors, fonts, and tone.
Can I get the source files?
Yes, upon project completion, we deliver all final assets including source files.
- FAQs for
Email and Social Media Marketing
Can you segment my email list for better targeting?
Yes, we segment your audience based on behavior, demographics, or past purchases.
Do you create the emails and write the content?
Yes, we handle the email design, copywriting, and scheduling.
Can you automate my email sequences?
Absolutely. We set up automated welcome, cart abandonment, and nurture sequences.
How do you grow my email list?
We use lead magnets, landing pages, and signup forms integrated into your website or social media.
Which social media platforms do you manage?
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter (X), Pinterest, and TikTok.
Do you create and post the content?
Yes, we handle graphics, captions, hashtags, and scheduling.
How often do you post on social media?
We tailor posting frequency based on your plan usually 3–5 posts per week.
Do you run paid ads on social media?
Yes, we manage Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok ad campaigns.
- FAQs for
Content Writing
What types of content do you write?
Website content, blogs, product descriptions, social media captions, SEO articles, and email copy.
Is your content SEO-optimized?
Yes, all content is written with keywords, structure, and readability in mind.
Can you write in different tones or industries?
Yes, we adapt our writing style to suit your brand and industry—from casual to technical.
Do you offer plagiarism-free content?
Absolutely. All our content is 100% original and plagiarism-checked.
Can you write content for my specific industry?
Absolutely. Our writers are skilled in researching and writing content tailored to various industries, including tech, health, eCommerce, and more.
How do you handle revisions?
We offer up to 2–3 revisions based on your feedback to ensure satisfaction.
Do you write bulk content or monthly packages?
Yes, we offer scalable content packages to meet your ongoing needs.
What types of content do you offer?
We provide blog posts, website content, SEO articles, product descriptions, email copy, social media captions, and more.
Is your content optimized for SEO?
Yes, all our content is written with keyword optimization, proper formatting, and search engine best practices in mind.
How do you ensure the content is original and high-quality?
We use plagiarism checkers, follow strict quality guidelines, and offer revisions to ensure your content is unique, relevant, and well-written.