It may be that you dreamt of having a highly successful Amazon business, but so far, the best you have managed to do is just about break even. This could be because you were under the illusion that it is easy to make a living selling on platforms like Amazon, and so you went into your venture with high expectations but otherwise totally ill-prepared. 

Don’t worry, you are not alone in this, as many a trader has also made the same mistake. However, it is important to understand that all is not lost – and it may be possible to turn this situation around and provide you with a lot more control over your Amazon business and start generating the profits you hope for.

#1 Understand where your issue lies 

First things first, though –  you need to understand where your issue is. If you did your due diligence before you started your business, you will have a decent depth of knowledge about your product and how it should fare in the marketplace. If you didn’t complete adequate research before jumping in, this could be your problem. 

Your product should be of good quality, be in high demand, and, after all your costs are added up, leave you with a workable profit margin. To get to this number, you will have to look into sale prices, supplier costs, and the products themselves – as well as storage, packing, and shipping expenses. 

If, once you have completed this, you find that your product is still a good idea, you need to look at your listings. Your photos and graphics need to be of exceptional quality to show professionalism. Your listing content needs to be informative and of good quality yet still be able to stand out from your competitors.

You need to ensure that you are working hard to keep your customers informed by addressing inquiries quickly and accurately and working to improve your feedback ratings. Of course, if you find that your customers are having problems receiving their goods in one piece – or at all – you will have to change or bring the topic up with your shipping service.

#2 Redefine your expectations

You may have to redefine your expectations. Asking too much money will price you out of the market, although it can also hinder your sales if you are asking too little. This is because if your customers can get what looks like the same product cheaper, then they will do it. If a product, however, comes across as too cheap, they will think they are being offered an inferior product entirely, so they will steer clear.

Of course, it may not be down to product price, and it could be all about the demand. Some products are seasonal or have a fashionable trend that lasts for only a period of time before totally dropping off. Getting on the bandwagon too late will see your sales slowly decline to a disappointing trickle, which can be hard to swallow if your research is done during the product’s peak selling time. 

#3 Try new marketing strategies 

You may find, by looking a bit closer, that your sales are suffering because your potential customers are unaware of your product or that it is being sold by you. For this, you will need to try new marketing strategies to draw attention to what you are selling. Hitting the ‘Live’ button on your listing and hoping for the best is not going to cut the mustard if you want to give your competitors some serious competition. 

For this, you will need to embrace the services of a dedicated Amazon agency that can provide all aspects of marketing strategies on the Amazon selling platform. One area that you may have dabbled in yourself but had little success in is PPC, which, on the surface, can seem straightforward and easy to understand, but in reality, it is a completely different story. This is why it is important to opt for Amazon PPC Management for this vital marketing strategy, as when done properly, it can grow awareness, increase sales, and reduce marketing costs. 

#4 Increase your product range 

You may find that in order to boost sales, you need to increase your product range to encourage your customers to purchase more items from you. It is important when including more products into your range that you choose those with the same high quality, which also share the same niche and complement your current stock. This way, you can put exclusive packages together for your customers or add samples to their orders to help them discover your range while still getting the customer service experience that they have come to love and rely on.

#5 Ask Amazon experts for help

Of course, if you hire the services of an established Amazon agency, they will be able to help you with every aspect of your Amazon business, including being able to advise you on how to reach your target sales. Asking for help when selling on an established and successful platform like Amazon is not admitting failure but instead is providing you with the tools to take your business far further than you could on your own. 

This is because these experts know Amazon and how it works; they know how Amazon customers look for products, and they can improve your conversion rates. If they are well established, they will have worked with many different businesses over a variety of niches. When selecting one, it is important that you choose one that you feel you can work with and, where possible, operates in the same time zone as you to aid the communication process.

A few final thoughts

Moving your Amazon business from just about breaking even to a massive success is not going to happen overnight, and you will have to roll up your sleeves and put in some hard work. However, you do not have to do it alone if you do not want to. There are Amazon agencies that are available to share their knowledge and help you realize your dream of having a highly profitable and successful Amazon business.