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When you sell on multiple sales channels, the task of fulfilling orders through different channels becomes complex. You need the right amount of products on hand to fulfill multiple orders, and if you sell on Amazon, maintaining inventory levels is a requirement, not a request. In a previous post, we explored the Top Reasons Why You Should Use Amazon To Manage Inventory. Now let’s look at some of the drawbacks to using Amazon to manage inventory. While there are excellent reasons to take advantage of Amazon, there are some downsides to consider as well. We know that the Amazon marketplace gives online retailers of...

  Are you ready to create an online store that not only attracts numerous customers, but enables you to efficiently promote, manage, design and optimize your business? Enter Bigcommerce. These user-friendly platform benefits are just the beginning, as Bigcommerce has 95,000 successful stores, from fashion to homeware and everything in between. Some of their well-known brands include Samsung, Gibson, Marvel, Cetaphil, Schwinn, Pergo, Enfamil and Ubisoft. Freestyle Solutions is proud to offer a seamless online inventory management system, which easily integrates with Magento, Amazon and now, Bigcommerce. What is Bigcommerce? Bigcommerce is an eCommerce platform that makes it simple to set up and install...

There’s a reason why Amazon is a prime sales channel for retailers – it works in generating sales. We see a growing category of retailers selling exclusively on Amazon as their only online sales channel. What do they know that others don’t? They know the Amazon marketplace gives online retailers of all sizes the opportunity to sell to millions of potential customers, significantly increase sales, and gain loyal customers in the process. There are a few things to keep in mind when using amazon to manage inventory. Whether you’re an Amazon seller exclusively selling on Amazon or if it is just...

While Magento website design can get expensive, there is a great deal to learn from companies who have already gone through the process and found the benefits to outweigh the costs. As a small to mid-sized business on a limited budget, it is important to get your design done right the first time. While Freestyle Solutions offers best-in-class Magento inventory management software, we've also worked with thousands of retail and eCommerce businesses who wanted to design a website where form followed function. Since Magento came on the scene, requests to integrate with their websites have topped the list. After working with a...

Migrating to the cloud is more than just a motto in today’s technology-driven world. Cloud based order management systems are quickly growing in popularity, as more than 78 percent of U.S. small businesses are expected to fully transition to cloud computing by 2020. By adopting a cloud based order management system, you can significantly increase your business visibility to grow revenue, save money, fulfill orders faster, gain happier customers and more. With a cloud based order management system, communication with your suppliers can dramatically evolve, which can ultimately improve customer service and lower inventory costs. When you consider switching from an on...