Online Retail Startup

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ElevatedE

Joined Dec 9, 2017
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Good afternoon!

I am an aspiring entrepreneur, I sell electronics. The goal of my website is to sell quality products at good prices, electronics are such a sensitive market. Prices change swiftly and dramatically when new tech comes out.

I have a few questions, and am seeking advice from intelligent tech savy individuals.

Any suggestions on what to sell?
Advice on how to advertise?
How can I setup customer care for people who aren't as tech savy? i.e people who can't setup the equipment

Thanks in advance
William Burns
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wayneh

Joined Sep 9, 2010
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Any suggestions on what to sell?
Advice on how to advertise?
How can I setup customer care for people who aren't as tech savy? i.e people who can't setup the equipment
I think you need to stand back and think about what marketing people call the SCA; Sustainable Competitive Advantage. Why should anyone buy from YOU instead of the many existing - and huge - supply houses? What is it that gives you the 'right' to compete in this market? Have you got an edge of some kind? Do you have something that others don't?

You don't need to answer to me, but you'd better have the answers in your head. Focus on whatever is in your answer, what sets you apart, and then add things that make sense and that your customers might also want. I mean, if you have an edge selling soldering guns, offer solder also even though you may not have any advantage there.

If you honestly cannot identify a competitive edge for yourself, I'd suggest that you're wasting your time and effort and that you'd be better off to go do something else.
 

dl324

Joined Mar 30, 2015
18,326
Welcome to AAC!

What are you planning to sell? Consumer electronics or electronic components?

What is it that you'll be providing your customers that they can't get elsewhere?

How many years can you have in the red before you'll be forced to close?
 
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