Madam Charli Blogging

Help...My website shelves are empty!

2010-09-29T22:22:00.000-07:00

An online store is very similar to a physical retail store. The process of ordering stock & packing products onto the shelves, hopefully for 'quick' consumer purchase, is fairly much the same for both types of business models.

With online retail, products need to be loaded into the eCommerce website, images uploaded and descriptions with pricing entered. And just like a retail store, this all needs regular maintenance including stock-takes and updating of product listings.

Problem for both styles of retail is all your capital gets tied up in the whole 'stock' process. From the time you order, make payment and then actually receive the stock plus product images & information, this can take anywhere up to 6 months.

Solving the Empty Shelve problem?

One solution we have come up with to solve our 'empty shelves' is to work closely with another provider of Spencer and Rutherford, Etiquette by Mindy Mason and Funchico laptop bags. A fantastic business located in Queensland called Handbrag. We both list each other products and indicate that particular product will be coming from another provider. So far this has worked well however takes strong communication to ensure orders run smoothly and then when products are sold the updating of product listings on our websites.

Another solution some follow, and is becoming more popular, is to drop-ship. A process where the product is shipped directly from the manufacturer. Postage from China and the US is fairly speedy and cost effective when you compare it to shipping items to the outer parts of Australia.

Do you have any other suggestions on how to solve the empty shelve problem?

Madam Charli USB Heart Jewellery in Etsy

2010-08-06T20:01:00.000-07:00

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The Evolusion of Madam Charli

2010-07-18T20:57:00.000-07:00

About Madam Charli

Madam Charli has evolved from a love of pretty items you don't find every day. Bling @ Work stationery, Keep Cups, Organic Island lip balm, Heart USB's. And even designing up our own range of pearl jewellery incorportating the bling USB's. Our mission is to provide special products to professional females allowing them to incorpore these sparkling products into their working day.

Girls generally love pink and sparkling items. 'Diamonds are a girls best friend' aren't they?

Are you tired of the standard range of black laptop bags? We are! Madam Charli has spent months searching the internet and the world for some laptop bags which aren't black. You don't know how hard we tried to find some laptop bags which weren't black, red or brown. Yes, we have been told for years black is slimming however I don't need a thin laptop bag. We did recently discover the Rainebrooke range of pink laptop bags and are now the Australian distributor for these wonderful products, featuring the Funchico gorgeous laptop bag and luggage. Also stocking the great range of Spencer and Rutherford compendiums, laptop bags, luggage and handbags.

Each week we search for pretty and sparkling products to bring to you. Life is challenging some days and we are all busy. So if we can place some brightness and sparkle into your day, it is our business goal to make your life a little brighter and make you smile :-)