How to Grow your eCommerce Business - Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Google and More!

In this episode of How to Grow Your E-Commerce Business, host Trevor sits down with corporate finance expert Chris Grove from Archer Fleming to unpack the world of funding for e-commerce brands. Whether you're bootstrapping a startup or scaling a £10M+ enterprise, Chris reveals the real path to securing investment, avoiding common pitfalls, and maximising your business's value.To find out more about Archer Fleming visit: https://archerfleming.com/Contact Chris via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-grove-74840821/

This episode breaks down the most important Amazon seller updates from Q2 2026, focusing only on changes that require action.We cover new fee structures, stricter enforcement on pricing and fulfilment, and operational changes that will directly impact margins and account health. The updates are grouped into clear themes so you can quickly identify what matters for your business.Key topics include:Changes to FBA removal and disposal chargesCrackdown on reference pricing and discount complianceMajor Amazon investment signals and what they imply for sellersUpdates across fees, fulfilment, and account managementThe focus is practical: what’s changed, why it matters, and what you should do next.How to grow your eCommerce business is brought to you by the Amazon Growth Agency, VendLab.

This episode is sponsored by eFulfillment Service, a family-owned 3PL that has been in the business for over 25 years. They handle everything from FBA prep and Amazon overflow warehousing to direct-to-consumer fulfilment, and have built their entire model around making things simple for growing sellers.There are zero setup fees, no minimum order requirements, and no long-term contracts. You only pay for what you use.Stop letting logistics throttle your Amazon sales. Start an 8-week risk-free trial today:https://www.efulfillmentservice.com/vendlab/Shipping is often an afterthought, but it plays a critical role in the growth and success of any eCommerce business. It is the final touchpoint between the seller and the customer and has a major impact on customer satisfaction, trust and repeat purchases. Offering the right shipping options can improve the customer experience and help differentiate your brand from competitors.In this episode, we discuss:• How important shipping really is for eCommerce growth• What shipping options you should offer customers• Free shipping vs paid shipping• When to send orders tracked vs untracked• Shipping thresholds and how they influence basket size• International shipping options• Returns and whether they should be free• When fulfilment houses make sense for scaling brands• Channel based shipping strategies for marketplaces and DTC stores

In this episode, we break down the most important changes Amazon has introduced over the past three months, along with what’s coming next. From new fulfilment fees and logistics updates to seller tools, pricing incentives, and advertising innovations, we cover everything you need to know to stay ahead.Key topics include:Holiday peak fulfilment fees and the end of FBA prep servicesUpdates to delivery policies, multipack options, and Pan-EU expansionBusiness FBA discounts, flexible customer financing, and year-round Prime dealsNew seller tools: Image Manager, Account Health Assurance, and AI-powered Seller AssistantAmazon Ads UEFA sponsorship, AI advertising tools, and MCF expansionMajor event: Prime Big Deal Days (October 7–8, 2025)Amazon is ending the co-mingling program after years of seller complaintsGrow your Amazon sales with VendLab: https://www.vendlab.com

In this episode of the How to Grow Your eCommerce Business Podcast, Trevor is joined by Matt Stafford, the founder of Build Grow Scale, a company that's become a leader in helping eCommerce brands scale profitably through data-driven optimisation. Matt shares his own eCommerce journey and the story behind Build Grow Scale, explaining what makes their approach unique in a crowded market.We cover a wide range of topics that every online seller will find valuable, from the most common mistakes eCommerce businesses make, to the client journey at Build Grow Scale and what it really takes to transform a good business into a great one. Matt also dives into the kinds of companies they love to work with, the channels they specialise in, and the trends sellers should be paying attention to right now.Of course, we can't ignore the impact of AI! Matt shares his perspective on how it's shaping the future of eCommerce, and what's been inspiring him personally and professionally.Your website might be costing you sales, and you don't even know it. Book a strategy call with Build Grow Scale, and they'll walk you through the hidden friction points holding your store back. https://buildgrowscale.com/book-a-call

Welcome to VendLab’s Amazon Q3 Seller Update, a new quarterly series keeping you on top of the latest Marketplace changes. In this episode, we unpack a record-breaking Prime Day 2025, Amazon’s major catalogue purge under “Project Bend the Curve,” key compliance and FBA fee updates, ad console improvements, and powerful new seller tools. This was originally recorded as a webinar, but here’s the summary you need. Don’t forget—our Q4 update goes live on October 2nd at 4:00 p.m. UK time. Add it to your calendar!

In this episode of How to Grow Your eCommerce Business, Trevor sits down with John Gargiulo from Airpost (https://airpost.ai/) to explore how AI is helping eCommerce brands create high-converting ads with ease!Topics we cover:What is the process of creating a video using Airpost?What makes a good video?How does AI help?What are the best platforms to publish video ads?Who do video ads work best for?What are your video creation best practice tips?What kind of performance are you seeing from the videos?What is the future of video ads?What has inspired you recently?How to Grow Your eCommerce Business is a podcast from the multi-channel eCommerce agency Vendlab (www.vendlab.com)

In this episode of How to Grow Your eCommerce Business features Trevor interviews Rep Ai (www.hellorep.ai). The Rep AI chatbot guides and supports shoppers at the right moment—boosting sales, resolving inquiries, and delivering data-driven insights for an optimized shopping experience. Use this exclusive code to get a 25% discount in addition to the 30-day free trial: HOWTOGROW25 Topics we cover: How did you get the idea for the Hello Rep? What kind of training does it require? How do you get the most out of the product? How do you have you avoided AI hallucinations? What kind of performance are you seeing? Are there any positive externalities e.g. support tickets, fewer returns? Does it pass the Turing test? Do you think that search and chat are combining? What is the future of eCommerce customer interface? Where can people find you online?

In this episode of How to Grow Your eCommerce Business, we explore how this often-overlooked strategy can transform your online business. In this podcast, we’ll uncover actionable insights and proven tactics to help you build deeper customer connections, drive repeat sales, and maximize your ROI through the power of email. The episode is sponsored by the multi-channel eCommerce Agency VendLab (www.vendlab.com) Topics we cover: Why is email marketing still important in the age of social media Email is still hugely popular Encourage returning customers High ROI Types of email Transactional Flows Email campaigns Best way to send emails Shopify - cheap Mailchimp etc - more expensive Collecting emails GDPR considerations Pop-ups Incentives to sign up Checkout sign-up SMS - better conversion rates Maximising deliverability Double opt-in Email authentication Keep your list up to date Best practice for writing emails Keep it short Use a single link multiple times Send frequently Include clear calls to action What you should do today if you don't do anything else: Start collecting emails Abandoned cart emails Winback flow

In this episode we discuss how eBay helps businesses to grow and thrive in the global marketplace. From reaching millions of customers worldwide to leveraging powerful selling tools, we’ll explore how eBay can be a successful channel for our business. How to Grow your eCommerce Busienss is sponsored by the D2C eCommerce agency VendLab: (⁠www.vendlab.com⁠). Things we discuss: Is eBay still a good place to sell? What sells well on eBay What does it cost? How to optimise ebay listings: How to succeed on eBay What are the international opportunities on eBay ? What is the future for eBay?

How to Grow Your eCommerce Business is sponsored by the multi-channel eCommerce Business Vendlab (⁠⁠⁠www.vendlab.com⁠⁠⁠). Contact us if you want to discuss growing your eCommerce business. In this podcast, we discuss why we think that Shopify is the best eCommerce platform for most sellers. This is because it offers an intuitive, user-friendly interface and powerful tools for inventory management, marketing, and customer engagement. Its scalability and extensive app ecosystem make it ideal for businesses of all sizes, from startups to global enterprises.

How to Grow Your eCommerce Business is sponsored by the multi-channel eCommerce Business Vendlab (⁠www.vendlab.com⁠). Contact us if you want to talk about grow your eCommerce business. Shipping is often an afterthought but is vital to the growth and success of any eCommerce business. It serves as the final touchpoint between the seller and the customer and significantly impacts customer satisfaction and retention. Efficient and reliable shipping solutions can enhance the shopping experience, foster trust, and encourage repeat purchases. Competitive shipping options can help differentiate your business from competitors. In this episode we discuss: How important is shipping? What shipping options to offer? Free shipping or not free shipping? Send tracked or untracked? Shipping thresholds International shipping options Returns – Free or not? Fulfilment houses – good idea? Channel based shipping

In this episode, we’re unlocking the secrets of harnessing Google Shopping to boost your e-commerce growth. Whether you’re starting or looking to scale, Google Shopping offers incredible opportunities to reach potential customers. We’ll cover everything from setting up your campaigns to optimising your product listings for maximum visibility. Plus, we’ll share real-world examples, expert tips, and common pitfalls to avoid. So, if you’re ready to turn clicks into conversions, you’rein the right place! Let’s dive in and elevate your e-commerce business with the power of Google Shopping! How to Grow your eCommerce Business is brought to you by VendLab (www.vendlab.com) the multi-channel eCommerce agency. Get a copy of our book: https://bit.ly/eCommerce-Growth-Book