Posts archive for May, 2024

The Case for Cell Phone Cases and PopSockets

There’s a lot of focus on apparel in Merch by Amazon circles, but for everyone who has skin that needs covering, chances are they have a phone that needs covering, too. Merch by Amazon doesn’t have as many accessory choices as other print-on-demand manufacturers. There are tote bags and then there are a select variety of phone cases and handles called “PopSockets.” That said, just as printed t-shirts say a lot about the person wearing them, so does their choice of phone accessories. Why Cell Phone Cases? If you’re a Merch by Amazon designer and you’re itching to go beyond apparel, you may be frustrated that MBA only offers cell phone accessories and tote bags. After all, the larger POD […]

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Spring Forward With New Merch Ideas

Depending on what part of the country (or world…sorry Australia) you’re in, your definition of Spring may differ. On March 19, the vernal equinox – the official start date of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere – arrived at exactly 11:06PM EDT on Tuesday, March 19. As of this writing, it’s a few days after, here in New York City, and it’s been colder than a penguin’s tuxedo for the past week. The only thing that seems to have sprung forward here is the clock. That said, Spring is a time of rebirth, of hope, of blooming, and romance. Whether or not the thermometer reflects this is irrelevant when it comes to merch opportunities – somewhere in the shopping world, a […]

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Thriving in Merch by Amazon with ADD/ADHD

If you’re creative, organized, ambitious, but also struggle with keeping yourself disciplined, completing products, sticking to a schedule and procrastinating, you may be one of them many of us who have ADD or ADHD. Sadly, those initials get thrown around a lot these days, with or without an official diagnosis. For those of us who either are or legitimately would be, this can be harmful. It dilutes the effectiveness of making space/boundaries for ourselves when working with others and also builds internal conflicts which further complicate our ability to do what we need to do. Just know you’re not alone, and this is actually a superpower if channeled. But like any superpower, there’s always a Kryptonite – the challenge is […]

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Getting Back To Basics In Your Amazon Merch on Demand Business

Whether you’re new to Merch by Amazon or a seasoned veteran, it’s always important to have a strong foundation in the basics. The MerchInformer blog archive is a priceless resource of information, a virtual guide to helping you run your business. This week, we’re taking it all the way back to the start: the start of a Merch by Amazon (now called Amazon On Demand) enterprise. You can absorb the fundamentals in the summaries below or you can click on the headlines and read the full articles. MAKING IT OFFICIAL: DO YOU NEED AN LLC? Embarking on this kind of business can be exciting and fulfilling. A key decision is whether to formalize your efforts in some kind of corporate […]

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