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Starting an online business might seem easy, but many beginners face common hurdles. Learn about these obstacles and how to overcome them, so you can confidently start your eCommerce journey.
✍️ *By Skiff Analytics
Starting an online business sounds easy—list a product, get sales, and make money. But for many, getting started feels overwhelming due to fear, lack of knowledge, and confusion about the process.
✔ “What if I choose the wrong product?”
✔ “How do I find reliable suppliers?”
✔ “I don’t know how to handle packaging and shipping!”
If these questions sound familiar, you’re not alone. This article breaks down the 5 biggest roadblocks stopping beginners—and exactly how to overcome them.
One of the biggest fears new sellers have is choosing the wrong product. Many people:
✔ Use a research-based approach—not guesswork.
✔ Study marketplace trends & demand (Shopee, Lazada, Carousell).
✔ Learn how to use data tools (Google Trends, Keyword Research, Sales Data).
📌 In our course, we teach a proven system to find winning products using real data.
Many beginners fear losing money on inventory, ads, or bad suppliers. Common worries include:
✔ Start with low-risk inventory – Test products in small batches.
✔ Avoid relying too much on ads – Learn organic selling techniques first.
✔ Know how to negotiate with suppliers – Never pay full price upfront.
📌 In our training, we teach insider negotiation tactics and cost-saving strategies to lower your risk.
Many new sellers don’t know where to source products or how to avoid supplier scams. Common problems:
✔ Use supplier directories & negotiation tactics to find the best deals.
✔ Understand payment methods for China suppliers (Alipay, TT, Payoneer).
✔ Know the difference between OEM, wholesale, and dropshipping.
📌 We provide a step-by-step guide on sourcing & supplier negotiation in our hands-on training.
Beginners often get stuck at fulfillment, unsure how to handle:
✔ Where to buy cheap packaging materials.
✔ How to print shipping labels & set up a thermal printer.
✔ Whether to use courier pickups or drop-off points.
✔ Choose the right packaging for your product type.
✔ Learn how to set up a shipping system (Shopee, Lazada, or own fulfillment).
✔ Use automation tools like thermal printers to streamline order processing.
📌 In our course, we provide a hands-on packaging session where you’ll learn by doing.
Many people delay starting because they think eCommerce is too time-consuming. But in reality:
✔ You don’t need to quit your job to start.
✔ A side hustle can be built in just a few hours per week.
✔ The right system can automate most processes.
✔ Start small and scale – Even just 5-10 orders a week can generate side income.
✔ Learn time-saving hacks like batch processing and scheduled listing.
✔ If you’re unsure, join a structured program for step-by-step guidance.
📌 Our 2-day eCommerce course teaches everything you need to start—even with limited time.
Most beginners fail because they overthink instead of taking action. The truth is:
✔ You don’t need to know everything before starting.
✔ You don’t need a lot of money to test a product.
✔ You don’t need to figure it all out alone—help is available.
✅ Want to learn hands-on instead of just reading theory?
✅ Looking for step-by-step guidance to avoid common beginner mistakes?
