For many companies dealing effectively with stock returns can be a head ache, the costs involved make it difficult to clear the stock for anything other than a loss.
But now there’s an alterative to traditional stock disposal methods:
iSold It will take your stock returns and quickly and effectively sell them online for you. We sell direct to the consumer generating higher returns than traditional stock clearance methods. Our range of services leave you free to concentrate on your core business, while iSold It check, list, sell and dispatch your returns direct to the consumer.
To find out more about how iSold It can help your company make the most of your returned inventory, visit our web site by clicking here
Wednesday, 21 March 2007
Tuesday, 20 March 2007
The benefits associated with franchising…
Today’s proliferation of franchise opportunities gives far more choices than ever before, with the thousands of people expected to attend The British and International Franchise Exhibition that runs for two days at Olympia from March 23rd 2007, the exhibition will showcase a large number franchise systems and small business investment opportunities. Franchising gives you the confidence to start a business on your own.
When most people hear the word 'franchising' they probably think of fast food restaurants and print companies, but what you might not know is that franchising offers a wide variety of businesses opportunities to become a part of, iSold It, the largest drop off store franchise opportunity and the No 1 Seller on eBay, offers a great way to make money within the e-commerce business community.
Franchising has proved to be one of the most successful ways of starting your own business, compared to starting out on your own from scratch and there are now over 650 different businesses operating as franchises in the United Kingdom,the franchising principle is simple – all companies want to grow, so the idea is to permit a license to others to help sell their established product or service.
So what are the advantages of buying a franchise?
You are investing in a tried, tested and successful business formula, gaining the benefit of a franchisor’s experience and knowledge thereby reducing the scope for mistakes. In particular you are spared any of the administrative headaches associated with setting up a business and are guided through the process by teams of experienced business professionals assisting with business plans, marketing campaigns through to opening the doors on the first trading day.
In many cases you will be taking advantage of the name and reputation which has already been built up by the franchisor, benefiting from the franchisors activities in such areas as advertising, marketing, research and development as well as taking advantage of their enhanced buying power.
iSold it offers training and ongoing support within the package to help our franchisees establish a profitable and flourishing business.
A properly tested and structured franchise system, offered by a competent franchisor offers more of a safety net than going into business independently.You do not necessarily need direct experience in your chosen area opening up access to many types of business which you may not have otherwise considered. Many high street banks see franchising as a sound investment and are more likely to lend more, on better terms, than if you were stating your business from scratch.
If you carry out our research properly, you should have a clear idea of how you will be spending your time and as with any form of self employment you will be working for your own future and not someone else’s.
iSold It are exhibiting at The British and International Franchise Exhibition, so if you would like to learn more and talk to the team, visit us on stand B300 or go to our web site http://www.isolditonline.co.uk/ .
Good luck!
When most people hear the word 'franchising' they probably think of fast food restaurants and print companies, but what you might not know is that franchising offers a wide variety of businesses opportunities to become a part of, iSold It, the largest drop off store franchise opportunity and the No 1 Seller on eBay, offers a great way to make money within the e-commerce business community.
Franchising has proved to be one of the most successful ways of starting your own business, compared to starting out on your own from scratch and there are now over 650 different businesses operating as franchises in the United Kingdom,the franchising principle is simple – all companies want to grow, so the idea is to permit a license to others to help sell their established product or service.
So what are the advantages of buying a franchise?
You are investing in a tried, tested and successful business formula, gaining the benefit of a franchisor’s experience and knowledge thereby reducing the scope for mistakes. In particular you are spared any of the administrative headaches associated with setting up a business and are guided through the process by teams of experienced business professionals assisting with business plans, marketing campaigns through to opening the doors on the first trading day.
In many cases you will be taking advantage of the name and reputation which has already been built up by the franchisor, benefiting from the franchisors activities in such areas as advertising, marketing, research and development as well as taking advantage of their enhanced buying power.
iSold it offers training and ongoing support within the package to help our franchisees establish a profitable and flourishing business.
A properly tested and structured franchise system, offered by a competent franchisor offers more of a safety net than going into business independently.You do not necessarily need direct experience in your chosen area opening up access to many types of business which you may not have otherwise considered. Many high street banks see franchising as a sound investment and are more likely to lend more, on better terms, than if you were stating your business from scratch.
If you carry out our research properly, you should have a clear idea of how you will be spending your time and as with any form of self employment you will be working for your own future and not someone else’s.
iSold It are exhibiting at The British and International Franchise Exhibition, so if you would like to learn more and talk to the team, visit us on stand B300 or go to our web site http://www.isolditonline.co.uk/ .
Good luck!
Tuesday, 6 March 2007
Exhibition fever hits iSold It
We are exhibiting at an exciting array of events during 2007, so come along and see us, meet the team, listen to seminars on subjects such as Women in Franchising and the growing eBay Sector or just have a few minutes with us and discuss our Franchise proposal, expanding store base and our thrilling new Business Services developments. Call Helen Glass on 01527 594611 for a free ticket.
We are at two exhibitions this year; namely Kensington Olympia on 23/24 March (Stand B100) and at the NEC, Birmingham on 5/6 October for the National Franchise Show.
eBay University
We are also exhibiting for the first time at the eBay University at the following locations:-
Coventry - Saturday 21 April 2007
London - Saturday 9 June 2007
Glasgow - Saturday 22 September 2007
Manchester - Saturday 10 November 2007
eBay University is back with some major changes to the programme of events for the year. These include:
* Four large events this year, at different locations up and down the UK, each targeting 1,000 – 1,500 delegates.
* The ability to pick from a variety of classes to suit your needs and proficiency
* More time to get the most from your day - events will run from 10am to 6pm
* A greater number of eBay focused services and suppliers on show
http://pages.ebay.co.uk/university/ for more information. Come along and see us.
Call me on 01527 594604 to discuss our franchise offer at any time.
Paul Davies
Franchise Development Manager
Email: paul@isolditonline.co.uk
Tel: 01527 594604
Mob: 07920 848740
Fax: 01527 594648
Friday, 2 March 2007
Training Is an Investment
A Company who invests in Training invests in its People.
People are any company’s biggest asset
Many large organisations in the business world that need to save money cut the training budget to achieve it.
However it really is false economy, by spending a little time, effort and resource you will more than reap the rewards. ISold It can vouch for that.
A well trained team is like a well oiled wheel – it will keep you company’s wheels turning. In turn it will also keep moral high – reduce staff turn over – and save you the cost of re-employment. It makes perfect sense.
At iSold It we practice what we preach, we have invested heavily in our people and ensured they are trained to the highest level.
As a Franchisor it is important to us and our Franchisee’s know that they have the support of a well informed and up to date team they can rely on.
Training is not just a one of investment it is a continuous process of reviewing and updating regularly to keep a happy informed working environment.
People are any company’s biggest asset
Many large organisations in the business world that need to save money cut the training budget to achieve it.
However it really is false economy, by spending a little time, effort and resource you will more than reap the rewards. ISold It can vouch for that.
A well trained team is like a well oiled wheel – it will keep you company’s wheels turning. In turn it will also keep moral high – reduce staff turn over – and save you the cost of re-employment. It makes perfect sense.
At iSold It we practice what we preach, we have invested heavily in our people and ensured they are trained to the highest level.
As a Franchisor it is important to us and our Franchisee’s know that they have the support of a well informed and up to date team they can rely on.
Training is not just a one of investment it is a continuous process of reviewing and updating regularly to keep a happy informed working environment.
Tuesday, 27 February 2007
iSold It fundraising for Comic Relief
As Comic Relief is just around the corner, March 16th 2007, iSold It have teamed up with The Pallasades Shopping Centre in Birmingham City Centre to raise money for this very worthy cause.
The Redditch Store Team will be in the Pallasades Shopping Centre on 7th March 2007 with the cast of the daytime soap opera "Doctor's" to launch the drop drive. The drop drive gives everyone the opportunity to drop their items off throughout the week and we will sell them on eBay with all procedes, excluding eBay and PayPal fees going to Comic Relief.
Anyone with items they wish to donate, please drop your items at the Customer Care Desk situated in the Pallasades Shopping Centre, and feel free to talk to one of our experienced store staff throughout the day.
Look forward to seeing you there!
The Redditch Store Team will be in the Pallasades Shopping Centre on 7th March 2007 with the cast of the daytime soap opera "Doctor's" to launch the drop drive. The drop drive gives everyone the opportunity to drop their items off throughout the week and we will sell them on eBay with all procedes, excluding eBay and PayPal fees going to Comic Relief.
Anyone with items they wish to donate, please drop your items at the Customer Care Desk situated in the Pallasades Shopping Centre, and feel free to talk to one of our experienced store staff throughout the day.
Look forward to seeing you there!
eBay Auction Templates
Presentation on eBay is just as important as displaying products in a shop window, who is going to buy from a shop where all the products are randomly squashed on to a self, or just thrown haphazardly in to a store window surrounded by mountains of clutter.
Well the same applies for items you would sell on eBay, presentation is key. You photos need to be clear and uncluttered with your product being described accruately and fully. A great way to make sure that your descriptions and photos are displayed well is to invest in an eBay template. This allows you present your items in a neat and clear format, displaying all the regular information you would show, such as postage, returns policy & payments in an easy to find web advert. And, if you are running a business on eBay you also get the chance to show your company's branding clearly within the template, showing potential bidders that you are a professional seller.
Here is a couple of good examples of what an eBay template could look like;
You can see how well the images are presented, the descriptions easy to read and each company's branding prominently displayed. All these elements make a great product advert, and increase the number of bids on each item, driving the final auction price up.
iSold It offer a great package for eBay sellers to get there own eBay auction template and you can read more details about it here www.isolditonline.co.uk/business
Well the same applies for items you would sell on eBay, presentation is key. You photos need to be clear and uncluttered with your product being described accruately and fully. A great way to make sure that your descriptions and photos are displayed well is to invest in an eBay template. This allows you present your items in a neat and clear format, displaying all the regular information you would show, such as postage, returns policy & payments in an easy to find web advert. And, if you are running a business on eBay you also get the chance to show your company's branding clearly within the template, showing potential bidders that you are a professional seller.
Here is a couple of good examples of what an eBay template could look like;
You can see how well the images are presented, the descriptions easy to read and each company's branding prominently displayed. All these elements make a great product advert, and increase the number of bids on each item, driving the final auction price up.
iSold It offer a great package for eBay sellers to get there own eBay auction template and you can read more details about it here www.isolditonline.co.uk/business
Thursday, 25 January 2007
iSold It for Charity and fundraising
Carrying on from iSold It's great work in helping charities raise money, the iSold It team are taking it a stage further and will be attending the forthcoming charity 'Fright night' at Woodchester Mansion on Saturday 14th April 2007.The team are raising money for the Anthony Nolan Trust, and will be spending the night in the haunted Woodchester Mansion in Gloucester,
iSold it can help charities and fundraising organisations with their money raising activities, drop in to your local store, its easy! Or visit our website for more information. www.isolditonline.co.uk
Who you gonna call!....... iSold It.
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