As an eBay seller, you are probably wondering if moving to a third party software like SKULabs makes sense and how it can benefit you meet your shipping needs.
When you started using eBay’s platform it felt easy enough to use. The volume may have been lower and with everything in the same interface didn’t seem complicated. Familiarity is always hard to move away from, but finding a better platform is what every growing business has to do at some point or another.
Starting Up with eBay
Whether it’s a garage, a basement or even an extra room turned into a home office, the small business starts as a one person or family affair. Keeping it simple is the name of the game. Having a one stop do it all platform on your eBay seller’s account feels adequate. At this stage, you can even take advantage of some of the promotions they offer on supplies and others. Like most sales channels, they provide you with the basic shipping functions as long as your provide them with the product and package information to get all the orders to your customers.
As with most sales channels, their strength lies in the selling tools. However, there are more factors involved after the customer pays for the order and a single mistake can lead to decreased sales. You must keep into account these other variables such as delivery time, accuracy and workflows which become more difficult as the business grows. These are often too much to handle for just one person or small team. Now you need more tools to handle this new chapter. Your high sales brought you success, but also other challenges. Suddenly more staff, complaints, orders and returns seem big for your usual fulfillment you are accustomed to.
Enter SKULabs
Success shouldn’t equate to harder management. SKULabs can provide you with all the features you will need to make this transition from “home to a warehouse” as easy as possible. It is time to handle what might seem too complex and make it simple. An automated workflow will speed up your process. Unlike eBay, you will be able to verify the correct item goes to the right customer. Whether it’s a seasoned fulfillment manager or a fresh hire, the software guides best practices and your company policy. Our shipping audits will allow you to be confident on your fulfillment process regardless of your workflow.
Your shipping and fulfillment process will also improve the more you ship due to memorization. Proper verification and management of every step in the process will help you keep up with your new growth.
SKULabs provides the ability to scan verify your barcodes on the way out the door for ultimate accuracy. Having this function can give you the piece of mind that your staff is sending the right item to the customer. Barcode scanning will let you scan your items, kits and bins. You will also have the ability to create your own in case some products do not have one. Everything with the goal in mind of 100% accuracy. So give SKULabs a shot and watch your workflow and shipping improve drastically.
