Author Archives: JD Aspinall

About JD Aspinall

I believe that owning or working in a small business is the most exhilarating and creative way to spend your life. Sharing collective knowledge benefits all of us to be better and more profitable. My dad is an entrepreneur, as well as my granddaddy and now I spend my days making the lives of small business owners easier. I joined SellerEngine in 2009 and translate the needs of online sellers into geek-speak so the software developers can implement useful features into SellerEngine's tools. I lead the Help Team and Sales division and love helping customers find solutions to everyday problems. My dog Rhoda sleeps patiently under my desk while I work, and if you need a new feature implemented in a hurry, she accepts bribes in the form of bully sticks.

Announcing a SellerEngine and Profit Bandit Partnership

Posted on July 10, 2012 by JD Aspinall

We’re thrilled to announce that SellerEngine Software is partnering with Profit Bandit, the app that has helped thousands of Amazon sellers make money with their phones. With Profit Bandit, you can scan barcodes and identify profitable items wherever you’re scouting … Continue reading →

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MAP Agreements

Posted on July 3, 2012 by JD Aspinall

Note: This is another installment in my ongoing Amazon Fundamentals series. -JD What are MAP agreements? As you continue your Amazon journey, you may start to develop relationships with product manufacturers or distributors, that allow you access to new products. However, many manufacturers … Continue reading →

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Big Brands Coming to Amazon?

Posted on June 28, 2012 by JD Aspinall

In last week’s news round-up, we mentioned that Rite Aid had opened an Amazon.com storefront. As of this writing, they have almost 60 feedbacks! 60 feedbacks in under a week is a lot of sales. If they’re getting a feedback for every … Continue reading →

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The Potential Pitfalls of Scouting by Sales Rank

Posted on June 19, 2012 by JD Aspinall

I know lots of sellers who focus on Sales Rank when scouting. And this can be a great way to tell an item’s current ranking. But remember how susceptible Sales Rank is to recent sales. It’s very easy to be … Continue reading →

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Will it Melt?

Posted on June 14, 2012 by JD Aspinall

Note: This is another installment in my ongoing Amazon Fundamentals series. -JD We’ve written about the dangers of shipping meltable items before. As you may know, Amazon won’t accept certain types of meltable items for FBA fulfillment  during the summer months due … Continue reading →

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