by Ariful | Aug 20, 2020 | Business
TITLE: 5 Ways Sterlinx Can Help You Scale Your Business Into the UK and Europe
Whether you’re a startup business that wants to get a head start in the industry, a medium-sized enterprise that wishes to expand your business, or an established corporation that aspires to reach out to an even bigger market, Sterlinx can help you in countless ways
Why is business expansion crucial?
While there’s nothing wrong with having a self-sustaining business that’s keeping you passionate and inspired with your job, the limitations of selling only to a select market can impede your company from growing.
Catering to the same people doesn’t ensure that they will be repurchasing your products for the next few years.
After all, once they acquire the product that you offer, they may no longer be considered repeat customers. Moreover, customer satisfaction cannot be guaranteed to all of them.
Where can I expand my business?
Business expansion is every entrepreneur’s goal. Most business owners aim to expand their business in Europe – the home to one of the biggest E-Commerce markets.
Unfortunately, not many of them have access to the right resources nor do they know where to find the most suited professionals for them to consult regarding their expansion in Europe.
Fortunately, Sterlinx, is the first of its kind – we give entrepreneurs the opportunity to expand their business in the UK and Europe – and we do so efficiently, effectively, and affordably.
So how exactly can Sterlinx guide you into becoming more successful? Here are 5 ways:
1. Sterlinx registers your business for you.
Business expansion may sound intimidating especially if you’re targeting a specific market in unfamiliar territory. What’s even more intimidating is the fact that more well-known companies have already built a strong presence in Europe.
With Sterlinx, your company is registered as a UK-based company; an address based in Liverpool, England is provided to you. You can then use this new business address wherever you want it – whether it’s for marketing purposes like calling cards, letterheads, or brochures.
Once you sign up with Sterlinx, you’re also given a unique telephone number with a universal prefix of +44.
This service that Sterlinx provides allows you to gain a head start from other established companies as you’re showing your customers that your business is prestigious and professional.
2. We ensure that your customers are happy.
Customer satisfaction is vital to every business – and Sterlinx values your customers as though they’re our own.
With our Call Centre Service, we guarantee that any problem your customers may have regarding their purchase is addressed, resolved, and taken care of.
We ensure that anyone who’s in need of our Call Centre Service is attended to – even you. Our 24/7 Technical Support Team is available to you should you have any queries regarding our service.
Any issue with your business is sorted out, and we ensure that your business will run smoothly and that it remains that way.
3. Your warehousing problems are taken care of.
A common dilemma that business owners face is they don’t have the right resources to aid them in their products and how they can store them.
Sterlinx is the solution to a company’s warehousing problem as we store, ship, and deliver your customers’ ordered products for you.
Once your customer orders a product from you, our state-of-the-art AI technology will intelligently locate the ordered product for your customer.
Our Fulfilment Team will then pack, ship and deliver the items right at your customer’s doorstep – and we make sure that all of them receive their orders on time.
4. We ensure that your business is safe.
One of the biggest problems that entrepreneurs encounter is that they’re not very familiar with European law.
Sterlinx addresses the demand for business owners to learn everything that goes on in Europe and UK as well as the documents that they need to prepare and submit to the government.
Sterlinx’s legal experts together with our Amazon Accountants will register, trademark, and protect your business to ensure that you operate within the European borders legally and freely.
Should you have any problem regarding your business or if you wish to know more about European law, our knowledgeable and experienced lawyers will assist you – any time, any day.
5. We value vacations – go ahead and have one!
Vacations – everybody wants to take one. But when you’re running a business, it can be difficult, especially when you know that you have to delegate the tasks to someone else.
We understand your need to be able to monitor your business even when you’re away from it.
Sterlinx provides you with a mobile application and a web portal for you to check on your business. Any document, letter, or mail addressed to your company will be forwarded to you through those platforms.
We will notify you of everything you need to know – because we know how important your business is to you – it is to us as well.
How can I start my business expansion?
Business expansion is no longer as intimidating nor as difficult as it used to be. If you wish to scale your business like never before, sign up with Sterlinx now.
by Ariful | Aug 13, 2020 | Canada Updates
TITLE: How Sterlinx Helped a Fashion Designer Scale His Business Without Breaking the Bank
Steve is a fashion designer who recently completed his degree in fashion design. He then decided to launch a startup business. The designs were so good that he started getting a lot of sales and his business started growing really well. He hired a team of customer support executives to help out the customers with various types of services such as taking mail orders and dealing with after-sales support. But the cost of his operations went up, making it drastically difficult for him to sustain the business itself.
The cost of running an in-house team of the customer support team was rather costly and less manageable. He funds all of this while also having to carry out a lot of other work in growing his business.
Moreover, whenever a member of staff would leave, it would always become tedious to recruit a new person, train them, and make them represent the brand image that he wanted them to; this caused unnecessary delays and loss of precious time which could have been spent on better and more productive things.
After all, he was risking the reputation of his brand image to a wide range of customers.
Steve tried to find a solution and guidance to help him rescue his failing business. He then found out about the award-winning Sterlinx Virtual Customer Support Service. Initially, Steve only wanted to avail the Customer Support Service for his business, but Sterlinx offered him so much more.
Not only did Sterlinx give him a professional business address in Liverpool, England but Sterlinx also provided Steve with a team of dedicated and highly-skilled customer support executives who would take care of the presale, inbound sales, and aftersale inquiries of his customers.
Sterlinx’s unique and innovative services boosted Steve’s sales as his satisfied customers came back and ordered from him again and again. Not only that but Steve was also offered numerous and feasible B2B contracts over the phone – from the Customer Support Service itself.
To become as successful as Steve, allow Sterlinx to run your sales, customer service, and technical support. Whether it is over the phone, through emails, or through your CRM systems, we can handle it all professionally, diligently, and within your budget.
We will be at your own cost hiring an in-house team of staff. With us, you pay no holidays, no sick leaves, and no recruitment fees. There is also no lack of advisors.
We can facilitate a 24/7 call center system depending on how you want it in order to accurately suit your business needs while you can focus on growing your business.
Any problem that your business may have, Sterlinx can and will solve it for you.
Whether it is about your products, customers, or warehousing problems, we are here to find the perfect solution for it to keep your business running smoothly. We will also help you grow your E-Commerce business into a more successful one – now and in the years to come. Get in touch with us now.
by Ariful | Aug 12, 2020 | E-Commerce
Starting an E-Commerce Business Guidelines
Given the modern and constantly-updating technology and resources that we have, it’s no surprise that shopping is now digitized as well. Many have opted in starting an e-commerce business. Back then, only a few platforms were available on the internet for business owners and entrepreneurs to sell their products and services on. Because of this, it was only natural and understandable to have only a few customers to cater to.
But nowadays, Amazon’s growing market will not be seeing a decline in the future. On the contrary, the E-Commerce market utilizes the availability of various platforms to shop online – and most prefer to shop there now instead of physically going to a brick-and-mortar establishment.
It’s no surprise that a number of entrepreneurs and business owners are utilizing the availability of platforms like Amazon and eBay to reach out to their target market. But having several competitors also means having a more difficult time selling your products too.
So where exactly do you start if you wish to sell online – the proper way? Here are a few guidelines.
1. Know your niche
This is the most basic step – knowing what to sell. However, selling a product that’s already widely available makes it hard for your products to be more visible as your competitors may be ahead already.
If you wish to stand out as an E-Commerce business, offer unique and creative products and services that your customers may demand or need. Moreover, make sure that you offer something that’s made or built out of passion and hard work.
2. Find the right platform
The next thing you should focus on is your E-Commerce platform. While social media platforms are easy-to-use websites, other platforms like Amazon and eBay would make your products more visible; both of these websites have the most number of visitors — Amazon being the first.
To further boost your online presence as a company, maximise Amazon’s cataloguing system and make sure that your products are placed in the right categories.
3. Keep your customers happy
Customer satisfaction is vital to every organisation. There’s no point in having the best products if your customers are not happy with your services. Always attend to them and resolve their problems should they have any.
If they’re enquiring or asking about a product, guarantee that their concerns are addressed and attended to. Most importantly, make sure that your satisfied customers leave favourable reviews and feedback; this E-Commerce platform feature enhances your reputation as a company as people are more likely to buy from you when they know that your customers are valued.
4. Introduce yourself as a prestigious company
Having a reputable business is no longer as time-consuming as it used to be. A professional business presence can help you gain the reputation your business deserves.
A prestigious business address in the UK and a telephone number with a universal prefix allows anyone to call you from anywhere in the world. You can use this address as your official business address with mail delivery services available through mobile app and web portal.
You can use your UK-based business address as your office address and you are free to put it on your website, calling cards, brochures, and anywhere else you want your business to be seen. Customers are more likely to buy from you once they realise that your business is registered in the UK as it’s more prestigious.
There may be a lot of competition now that E-Commerce has been on the rise, but an advantage you have is a professional business address, Amazon Accountants, and telephone number.
by Ariful | Aug 8, 2020 | Business
How to Keep Your Business Running Smoothly While You’re Away
Being an entrepreneur requires a lot of sacrifices. Making sure that your business is running the way it should takes so much of your time and effort. Knowing how to keep your business running smoothly can be exhausting and time-consuming, but seeing your business function properly and watching it grow is the most fulfilling reward. However, there are incidents where an entrepreneur must focus on other things. The constant worry of your business not being managed well is a common problem.
There is nothing wrong with taking a vacation – everyone deserves it. But it’s not easy or as enjoyable when at the back of your head, you’re worried about your business and whether or not it’s running smoothly as it always should.
After all, the lack of guidance and management can potentially lead to detrimental mishaps. As a result, most entrepreneurs or business-owners would rather skip their vacation or time to themselves because they would rather personally manage or operate the business – when they shouldn’t.
So how can you guarantee that your business is running smoothly even in your absence? Read on to find out.
1. Delegate your tasks to professionals
There’s no denying that nobody knows your business more than you. However, there are certain people who can work for you in a way that will leave you satisfied and at ease, even with the lack of supervision.
Sterlinx has a team of experienced Customer Service Representatives who will ensure that all of your customers are attended to. They will carefully study and diligently learn your products and services to make sure that any customer enquiries are addressed and that all problems they may encounter are resolved.
We guarantee that all of them are satisfied – and we do it under the name of your company.
2. Make sure that your staff are efficient
Any order placed by your customers will be taken care of once you sign up with Sterlinx. Once a customer of yours orders a product, our Fulfilment staff will be notified.
Our advanced AI technology will then locate the ordered product and then package it neatly. Once ready for shipping, we will also notify you and deliver it right to your customer’s doorstep – no matter where they are in the world.
3. If you really have to check, use an app for it
With Sterlinx, we provide you with a unique and innovative mobile application and web portal that can help you monitor and keep track of your business.
You will constantly be updated with any calls and emails from your customers along with the other important information you need to know. If you must check how your business is doing, you can do it on either platform.
Any letter or document addressed to you is sent to your app or portal. On the other hand, if you wish to have a quiet and peaceful time to relax, you can opt to silence your app so that you can enjoy your vacation.
A vacation is something that Sterlinx values. Because hard work is something that comes along with being an entrepreneur. We believe that everyone deserves to take a vacation from time to time – and our mission is to ensure that your business is running smoothly every step of the way.
If you wish to take some time off, without worry, sign up with Sterlinx.
by Ariful | Aug 1, 2020 | European VAT
TITLE: Expanding Your E-Commerce Business in Europe: Simplifying VAT Registration with Sterlinx
Expanding your business in the European Union is an excellent business strategy. As an E-Commerce seller, you will get to target one of the biggest E-Commerce markets in the world. According to Statista, after the US, Germany is ranked as Amazon’s next biggest market with net sales of almost 20 billion dollars; next is UK with 14.5 billion.
It’s no wonder why most companies who wish to broaden their business horizon make the decision of selling their products in the UK and in Europe. In fact, most of them were only able to attain their level of success after they expanded their business there.
Whether you’re a startup business, a medium-sized enterprise or an established corporation, growing your business through the means of business expansion requires a hefty amount of documents – especially in Europe.
While the preparation of the relevant and needed documents can be learned and done easily, having your documents approved is another thing.
E-commerce VAT Number
A VAT registration number is needed in order to sell to Europe. It’s one of the many documents that the European government requires when starting a business there – and it takes a lot of familiarity with European law to see fast and effective results.
Many business owners get discouraged once they realise that there’s no guarantee that their prepared and submitted documents will get approved. That’s why they seek help from professionals instead.
Sterlinx to Help You
Fortunately, one of Sterlinx’s many packages includes a unique and exceptional service – we offer you assistance in the preparation and submission of the application forms needed for VAT registration.
Once you sign up with us, we will also provide access to all of the legal services that can guide you on the information needed by the tax authorities. Our Amazon Seller Accountants will also advise and update you on the current and local VAT rates.
Sterlinx has several legal experts that specialise in VAT and tax authority bureaucracy. We guarantee that all of your VAT concerns will be properly addressed; we will also manage the full complexity that goes into VAT registrations.
Aside from that, any other legal problem that you may encounter with your business can be resolved with the help of our team of proficient and highly-skilled lawyers. We ensure that once you team up with us, any dilemma you may face is addressed and fixed.
Moreover, you can check and be notified of the status of your business expansion from registration to fulfilment through our web portal and mobile application.
Once your VAT registration is approved, you can now freely sell your products in Europe.
Your business can also be registered in the UK and operate there even without having to be physically in the UK – nor do you have to have a brick-and-mortar establishment there.
Another service that Sterlinx provides is the opportunity to have your very own UK business address. It’s yours to use however you want it – whether it’s for marketing purposes like your letterheads, emails, or calling cards.
Sterlinx is the only company that offers its clients full service for E-Commerce businesses. We ensure that no matter which step you take in your business, it will only grow to be more successful – and that it stays that way.
By signing up with Sterlinx, you will give your business the opportunity to grow without all the worries that go along with VAT registrations.
