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Why you SUCK at Amazon

Feb 18, 2019

Amazon sellers, particularly those that are relatively new, can feel overwhelmed or like they just can’t do it. You may not have realized that you need a business bank account or resellers license. Finding yourself in a trap and feeling ready to give up, it can be hard to know which way to turn next. It’s easy to sabotage your business by having the wrong mindset or unrealistic expectations.

 

However, anything is possible, dependent upon the amount of money and time that you have. If you recognize that you can't be good at everything straight away, you can still find financial freedom.

 

Today, we uncover why you may feel like you suck at Amazon and share how to fix the problems that you might be experiencing. We dispel the common misconceptions of running an Amazon business and reveal the solutions that will allow you to make corrections and critical pivots. We also explain the actions you should take to become better at what you do - and become more profitable while doing it.

 

“Small steps add up over time, so don’t feel like you need to climb Mt. Everest tomorrow.” - Amy Feierman

  

This week on the Amazon Files:

 

  • How to change your mindset, overcome your negative beliefs, and be okay with being a beginner.
  • What being consistent means, why being consistent is crucial, and how to create a routine.
  • How to use a Virtual Assistant (VA), track returns, handle negative feedback and set 15-minute hustles.
  • Putting feelings aside and making good decisions based on facts and data.
  • Assessing your risk tolerance and incrementally growing it to take your business to the next level.
  • Knowing your numbers, expenses, profit, inventory, and what to track.
  • Why you need to start bookkeeping early and the resources you can use.
  • How to work out your break-even prices and why you need to know them.
  • Cutting out the tools and other areas where you are wasting money.
  • How to conduct proper research, dig deeper into data, use software, and find niches.
  • Why you should set a research time limit.

  

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Grow Your Amazon Business!

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