In today´s digital age, it has become natural to sell products online. Find out more e-commerce and how to join BookaBox.com.
Practically everything is already available online, and access to digital platforms and portals is usually straightforward and free. However, the biggest challenge in e-commerce or online trading lies in the multitude of options available. Deciding on the right sales method first requires asking what is to be sold and whether the sale should be for business or private purposes.
Below we will show you one of the most common methods in online trading. We also offer you an overview of why external warehouses can be extremely beneficial for online sellers and online retailers - both for private sales and for an online business.
In particular, self-storage solutions that offer additional services, such as those from Bookabox.com enable uncomplicated storage/retrieval and quick shipping of items.
Sales and shipping options: FBA and dropshipping
To make it easier to get started in the e-commerce business, the two sales and shipping options FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) and dropshipping can be helpful. These options are particularly suitable if you have limited resources for your own online shop and logistics or if you want to test a product first.
Dropshipping
Dropshipping means that the storage and delivery of the products ordered online are handled by a third party. The customer orders directly from the retailer and the purchase contract is concluded between the customer and the seller. The retailer invoices the supplier directly. The advantages are that the retailer has less effort for the entire logistics and less capital is tied up in inventory. The disadvantages, however, are that the retailer hands over an important part of their supply chain and thereby loses control, for example with regard to the quality of the packaging and compliance with delivery times. It is also not always easy to find suppliers for individual and small quantity deliveries. Complaints can prove to be problematic in the dropshipping model, as dropshipping providers often do not accept complaints. Therefore, these must be processed directly through the dealer.
Selfstorage Warehouse at BookaBox.com for Online retailer
Regardless of whether you are planning a private sale or a commercial business, it is definitely not advisable for the products you want to sell to take up a lot of space in your home. One solution is temporary, secure storage in an external storage room.
BookaBox.com offers you this warehouse and at the same time much more than just that. The locations are equipped with the most modern AI technologies and have video surveillance around the clock. Everything to protect you and your goods. Your storage box is accessible to you 24/7 and can be opened quickly with our app. You can also find all other information about your box, your contracts, payments and much more in the app. Booking your box is super easy via the website or in the app. For step by step instructions, check out our blog article "Step by Step ".
Our own inbound and outbound system for packages and pallets is particularly interesting for online retailers. You can ship and receive deliveries with us. Larger shipments can also be delivered directly to your box. Book the desired volume for deliveries and shipments online. This is then simply billed accordingly for each shipment or receipt. Our app always keeps you up to date on the current delivery status.
To activate it with your suppliers, you only need a delivery number, which we will provide you with after booking the parcel service.
With you can optimize your entire logistics process and make costs and working times more efficient. We also offer you a common area in our lobby with seating for working, a café corner, WiFi with a speed of over 200 Mbit/s and a free packing station for your packages. Bookabox.com
You can also avoid the previously mentioned disadvantages of dropshipping by using it as your own warehouse including parcel service Bookabox.com
We provide you with the most convenient and efficient processing for your business!
