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How to Sell on Amazon FBA: 9-Step Guide for Beginners
What is Amazon FBA? How can you find a product and start a business to start earning income? Follow along with Jungle Scout’s step-by-step tutorials.
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- Learn how to build an FBA business — from product research to launch
- Watch tutorials and read tips from real Amazon sellers
- Follow along and build your business in real time
Start selling on Amazon today!
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How to Sell on Amazon FBA: 9-Step Guide for Beginners
What is Amazon FBA? How can you find a product and start a business to start earning income? Follow along with Jungle Scout’s step-by-step tutorials.
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- Learn how to build an FBA business — from product research to launch
- Watch tutorials and read tips from real Amazon sellers
- Follow along and build your business in real time
Start selling on Amazon today!
Try Jungle Scout risk-free for 7 days with our money-back guarantee.
Step 1: How to do Amazon Product Research
Your product is the backbone of your Amazon business, so doing product research is the essential first step in your FBA journey. But how do you know what makes a good product to sell? Join Amazon expert Lenny Smith as he walks through everything a beginner needs to know about finding a product to sell on Amazon.
You’ll learn:
- The 6 characteristics of a profitable product
- How to do profitability calculations on a product idea
- How to use Jungle Scout to easily identify product opportunities
Step 2: Our 4-Step Process for Finding an Amazon Supplier
Finding the correct supplier for your product can be tricky. Join our in-house Amazon expert Jake Zaratsian as he shows how to navigate Alibaba to ensure you’re working with a reputable supplier and how Jungle Scout can identify your competitor’s manufacturer. We’re also giving away a free template for reaching out to suppliers, so make sure to download the guide with the link below.
You’ll learn:
- Our 4-step process for identifying a supplier
- What to say in your outreach email to suppliers
- How to compare suppliers and identify your best partner
Step 3: How to Choose a Product to Sell
It’s very easy to get stuck in an endless product research phase & never actually start selling on Amazon. We’re giving you a simple framework for sifting through your ideas & selecting a product to launch.
You’ll learn:
- How to compare potential product niches using the Product Tracker
- How to calculate your break-even price
- What criteria to use to narrow down your product ideas list
Step 4: Build Your Amazon Brand & Business
Running a successful Amazon business takes more than finding a product. There are several logistical decisions to make, including whether or not to build a brand, whether to start an LLC, and what type of Seller Central account to start. These decisions all have an impact on your business; we’ll walk you through the considerations for each.
You’ll learn:
- How to build your build
- The three benefits of setting up an LLC
- How to set up your Seller Central account
Step 5: Understanding Barcodes & Packaging
One of the most confusing parts of selling on Amazon is the different barcodes you need, & when to use each. This step can stump many sellers, so we’ve put together the ultimate guide on barcodes! We’re also including some packaging best practices so your product can put its best foot forward.
You’ll learn:
- The difference between FNSKU & UPC barcodes
- What you need each barcode for
- The process for legally purchasing UPC barcodes, & where to find your FNSKU
Step 6: What it Takes to Place Your First Order
It can feel overwhelming ordering your first round of inventory from your supplier, but if you’ve been following along, it doesn’t have to be scary. We’re guiding you through this process & bringing you one step closer to becoming an Amazon seller!
You’ll learn:
- How to negotiate with your supplier on price
- How to create a purchase order
- Whether or not you need a product inspection
Step 7: How to Ship Your Product
As you eagerly await your product to be manufactured, how do you navigate the confusing world of shipping terms, customs forms, and logistics companies to get your product from the manufacturer to Amazon? What is a freight forwarder? And how do you create a shipping plan in Seller Central? We’ll answer all these questions and more!
You’ll learn:
- Why you should hire a freight forwarder
- How to save money with Amazon Global Logistics
- How to create a shipping plan in Seller Central
Step 8: How to Build an Optimized Product Listing
Your product can be the best on the market, but without an optimized listing, your customers won’t find it! So how do you stand out in a sea of listings? How do you make sure your listing includes the search terms shoppers are using? And how do you enter all your listing information inside of Seller Central? Join Jake as he walks through the 6 steps of creating an optimized listing.
You’ll learn:
- What to include in your title, bullet points, & description
- How to build your listing in Seller Central
- What Amazon’s image requirements are
Step 9: How to Launch Your Product
When you launch a new product on Amazon, you’re lacking one key thing: product reviews. Without reviews, customers will be unlikely to purchase your product. So what can you do about this? We’ll walk through our 2-step process for getting your first reviews.
You’ll learn:
- Why product reviews are essential when launching a new product
- Strategies for driving more sales to your product
- Strategies for boosting your rate of review