E-commerce Solutions: The Full Package

E-commerce Solutions: The Full Package

The UK has the third largest e-commerce market in the world and buying and selling online is commonplace. So, it is no wonder that we’ve gained a growing number of e-commerce customers in recent years. Fashion, fitness, food and flowers are just a selection of the products that we’ve created printed postal boxes for. In this article, we outline other ways in which we can help e-commerce businesses to get the full package.

Setting Up An E-commerce Business

Setting up an online business is far easier than opening a physical shop. Therefore, many entrepreneurs spot a gap in the market, have an idea and decide to give it a go. Our customers include students who have set up side hustles to help fund their studies. In addition, we’ve helped long-standing retailers embrace online sales.

The volume of online sales continues to grow, so it’s tempting to get involved. As a result, there were 67,186 new e-commerce businesses registered in the UK in 2023*. Yet, a challenge of online retail is the range of knowledge that you need to make it a success. Yes, you’ve got a great product, but where do you start with the packaging design, website development, order processing, marketing, handling returns, finances and insurance?

When you don’t know what to ask for, you rely on advice from those with expertise in these fields. As such, you want a conversation with a real person, where you can ask questions and get helpful recommendations tailored to your needs.

E-commerce Packaging Solutions

Online retail isn’t our expertise but e-commerce packaging is. Therefore, we can suggest packaging styles, design solutions and print finishes tailored to your requirements. Whether you need plain shipping boxes with inserts or bespoke branded boxes, we can assist.

We’re a personable team who cares about providing the best solutions for our customers. So, if we can see a better way to achieve what you want, we’ll tell you. And, we can help you evidence supply chain sustainability too.

You might also benefit from our long-standing partnerships with other local businesses. For example, we’ve been supplying shipping boxes to Fulfilment Matters for around 15 years.

E-commerce Fulfilment Matters

Fulfilment Matters offers secure storage for smaller stock items, accurate pick and pack services and returns handling. These e-commerce fulfilment services provide a practical and reliable option when you are juggling a side hustle or expanding your online retail business.

We are happy to recommend them because we share many of the same core values. Firstly, both companies are committed to a positive customer experience. This starts with responsive and helpful conversations to ensure that solutions are the best fit for your business. Then, consistently good service and a willingness to adapt as your enterprise develops. That is the same whether you are a small start-up or an established retailer.

We both believe in the value of supporting local, independent businesses because that’s what we are. Neither of us aspires to hide behind a faceless digital façade. We know that our customers like the fact that they can pop in, take a look around, meet the team and see processes in action. When you are putting your business reputation in the hands of others, this is an important step in building trust.

So, how can this partnership help your online retail business?

Joined Up Thinking

If you order packaging from us and use Fulfilment Matter’s services, we can deliver your branded boxes directly to them. They are based just a short drive away, so it is easy for us to make regular deliveries to ensure you never run short of packaging supplies.

This joined-up thinking can take a weight off your shoulders. If your packaging is sorted and your orders are being efficiently picked, packed and sent, you can focus on other elements of your business. You’ll have time to promote that seasonal best-seller, build your online community and spot fresh opportunities.

If required, we can also recommend a graphic design company to assist with print design, a print company for branded clothing, a Google Ads specialist for promotions and more. Beyond boxes, we like to offer the full package.

For further information on e-commerce packaging, give us a call 01296 436888 or email enquiries@abcbox.co.uk. Or, to speak with Fulfilment Matters about the services they offer, call 01296 531601.

* https://yourecommerceaccountant.co.uk/record-number-of-ecommerce-businesses-in-2024/