The popularity of online marketplace platforms like Amazon, Shopify and Etsy has made starting an online business easy and accessible. As your business grows, you may be faced with contract obligations that require you to hold insurance. It is important to have the right coverage in place in order to set your business up for success now and in the long run.
The amount of Canadian sellers on Amazon grows every year, with over 41,000 third-party selling partners on the platform in 2021 (Amazon Canada 2022 Impact Report). Whether you’re thinking of opening up an Amazon storefront or you’re already an established Amazon seller, insurance should be one of your top priorities in order to protect your…
Start Your E-Commerce Business Today You take part in an electronic commerce business (e-commerce) almost daily and you may not even know it! Read more to find out how common it is to encounter an e-commerce business and what steps you need to take to start your own. Statistics Canada provided an advanced estimate of…
Selling products through an e-commerce business is an attractive option with reduced overhead and the opportunity to reach customers across the globe. The popularity of online marketplace platforms like Amazon, Shopify and Etsy has made starting an online business easy and accessible. Like with anything new and revolutionary that occurs, there are risks and exposures…
As an importer, you may think you have little exposure to liability claims, but in many circumstances, you are more exposed than you think. To address some important areas of this topic, we are doing a mini series covering the basics of product liability, the risks of reselling and redistributing products from overseas and the…
This is the second blog post in our mini series surrounding importing and wholesaling liability. View our first article here. Importing is big business in Canada, the internet has made it look easy to find the perfect product to sell for your e-commerce business. Before you order any products from overseas, it’s important to take…
The popularity and accessibility of online platforms like Amazon and Shopify has made e-commerce businesses an attractive option for selling products. When it comes to importing, wholesaling and reselling products, there are many risks involved – even well-designed products can be subject to extensive product liability claims. As an importer, you may think you have…
Whether you’re thinking of starting an e-commerce company, or you’ve been in the business for a while, selling your products and services online is the move of the future. Thanks to online marketplace platforms like Shopify and Amazon, starting and running an online business is more accessible than ever before. E-commerce businesses continue to experience…
With more Canadians staying home and turning towards online shopping, it could be the perfect time to start an e-commerce business. Whether you make an innovative product or have found a gap in the Canadian market, becoming an Amazon seller can be a great business opportunity. While starting up your business can still be a…
Whether you’ve found a great reselling opportunity, you’re looking for a profitable side hustle, or you make an innovative product, becoming an Amazon seller can be a great business opportunity. We want your Amazon business and experience to be successful, but don’t go into it blindly. These are a few important things you should consider…