The eCommerceer Podcast

In this episode, to continue TradeBridge’s support of eCommerce entrepreneurs planning to expand their current operations , we interviewed Ryan O’Holleran, the Director of Enterprise Sales at Airwallex, the leading financial technology platform for modern businesses growing beyond borders. Airwallex’s technology empowers businesses of all sizes to accept payments, move money globally, and simplify their financial operations in a single platform. The almost meteoric rise of eCommerce has been based on the simple principle that, in the digital world, people who either see a gap in a market, or have a genuine passion for a product, have the opportunity to sell that product online to anybody, anywhere.  Today the nature of selling online has such international scope, that a level of knowledge and education about financial infrastructure is vital in growing a successful eCommerce business. To discover more about the world of eCommerce visit: https://www.tradebridge.com/blog-insights or to speak to an eCommerce finance expert: dan@tradebridge.com

In this episode, to continue TradeBridge’s support of eCommerce entrepreneurs planning to expand their current operations , we spoke to Neil Tunbridge and James Storie-Pugh of Pivot International. Pivot International is a marketplace enabler, opening borders to merchants using business growth tools and bespoke marketplace consulting.Neil  Tunbridge and James Storie-Pugh provide advice to eCommerceers who look to seize opportunities and create a successful eCommerce business. To discover more about the world of eCommerce visit: https://www.tradebridge.com/blog-insights or to speak to an eCommerce finance expert: grant@tradebridge.com

Global supply chain disruption is now a mainstay of news stories worldwide. The issues created by the COVID-19 pandemic (along with other triggers) shows a disruption of the flow of products globally, which continues to haunt businesses everywhere.Reuters has suggested that supply chain paralysis may ensue, and disruptions will ripple through global supply chains on goods, ranging from electric vehicles to iPhones.For eCommerceers, the uncertainty of the international supply chain has been a constant pressure. The likelihood of that pressure diminishing fades with every new story.What options are available to reduce the impact of supply chain disruption on your eCommerce business? In this episode we discuss with Grant Fraser, Global Head of eCommerce finance at TradeBridge, the viability of shortening eCommerce supply chains. To discover more about the greener side of eCommerce visit: https://www.tradebridge.com/blog-insights or to speak to an eCommerce finance expert contact grant@tradebridge.com. 

For businesses everywhere the growing environmental crisis looms large as it has implications from supply chain and logistics to brand and marketing. Consumers have called for brands to behave more ethically and protect the planet. This shift in consumer behaviour is now measurable, with online searches for sustainably sourced goods increasing by 71%.In this episode we discuss three ways in which eCommerceers can introduce more sustainable practises into their businesses. To discover more about the greener side of eCommerce visit: https://www.tradebridge.com/blog-insights or to speak to an eCommerce finance expert contact grant@tradebridge.com. 

In this episode, we interviewed Jessica Blackler, the founder of Jecca Blac. A brand that specialises in gender neutral cosmetics, with an array of innovative products including those specifically formulated to address the needs of members of the LGBTQ+ community.From  insight into the gender neutral cosmetics industry to how to successfully build an d scale up an eCommerce brand, Jessica's story is truly inspiring.For aspirational eCommerce sellers like Jessica, if now is the time to seize opportunities to grow your eCommerce business, contact grant@tradebridge.com or visit www.tradebridge.com/ecommerce. Don't forget to subscribe and keep an eye out for our next episode, coming soon.

After a turbulent year for eCommerce, when global supply chain crises, COVID-19 delays and international Amazon scandals dominated the news headlines, the sector has continued to experience growth.As local and global economies recover, the change in consumer habits has crystallised. The rise of hybrid working patterns and the progression to work from home post-COVID has consequently led to even further growth for eCommerce, simply fuelled by convenience. TradeBridge experts work with entrepreneurial eCommerce business-leaders every day. Our clients utilise a wide variety of international marketplaces to sell their products. We’ve created a shortlist of the top ten European marketplaces to look out for in 2022.To see how TradeBridge can support your business visit www.tradebridge.com or contact grant@tradebridge.com.

As we approached the end of 2021, when it was reported that one dollar in every six dollars in America was spent online in Q3 alone, it became more apparent than ever that eCommerce isn’t changing retail. Retail has changed, forever. The industry is no longer surging, it’s dominant. It is no longer progressive, or a great benefit for a business to sell online. It’s now a profound risk not to, and eCommerceers must now turn their attention to staying ahead of the competition.eCommerce is now big business, and big businesses are highly competitive, scrutinised by regulators, and ultimately must meet the ongoing, and ever-changing demands of their expectant customers. So how can an aspiring eCommerceer stay in the hunt, and ahead of the pack in 2022?Here’ three totally unsexy ways to future proof your eCommerce business this year.  If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, contact us at grant@tradebridge.com.

It has been another extraordinary year for eCommerce. The growth that the industry experienced in 2020 has continued. From the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, when government-imposed lockdowns drove consumers online to buy quite literally everything, eCommerce has never been in greater demand with shoppers continuing to buy online in 2021.Arguably the most compelling impact on eCommerce moving into 2022 is the simple fact that the trend towards working from home has continued and it appears to be here to stay. For the eCommerceer that wants a head start, our TradeBridge experts are sharing the Six Burning Issues facing eCommerce in 2022.In this episode we speak to Stephanie Frackowiak, President of TradeBridge France about the last year of events that have influenced eCommerce, and what's in store for 2022.To read more download the 6 Burning Issues for eCommerce in 2022  directly from the TradeBridge LinekdIn page. 

Bienvenue dans ce nouvel épisode du podcast eCommerceer. C'est notre premier épisode en Français! Chaque année le eCommerce européen bénéfice d’une forte croissance, notamment depuis la pandémie du Covid-19. Selon les chiffres de FEVAD le eCommerce en Europe a connu une hausse de 8,5% en 2020 par rapport à l’année 2019.Dans cet épisode on parle avec Stephanie Frackowiak, Présidente du TradeBridge France, sur le sujet du e-commerce en Europe. Stephanie donne ses avis sur eCommerce dans l'espace européen et l'avenir d'eCommerce à  l'horizon de 2022.Pour trouver nos options de financement, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter par courriel ou visitez notre site web www.woodsfordtradebridge.com/ecommerce-funding

In this bonus episode we speak to Stephanie Frackowiak, Managing Director of TradeBridge France, about the future of eCommerce. Providing excellent insight into what eCommerceers should prepare for as we move closer to 2022. Don't forget to subscribe and keep an eye out for our next episode. Watch out for an exciting announcement coming soon...If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, contact us at grant@woodsfordtradebridge.com  or visit  go.woodsfordtradebridge.com/ecommerce-funding . 

As the global supply chain crisis continues, Britain now faces further disruption in the form of queues at petrol stations everywhere, caused by recent labour shortages in the UK.  As highstreet and online retailers now turn their attention to Christmas, the question facing eCommerceers is, what effect will the disruption of the last two quarters have on the busiest time of the year for retail?  In this episode we speak to Stephanie Frackowiak, Managing Director of TradeBridge France, about these recent  difficulties and how that may affect eCommerceers in the run up to Christmas. Don't forget to subscribe and keep an eye out for our next episode, coming soon.If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, contact us at grant@woodsfordtradebridge.com  or visit  go.woodsfordtradebridge.com/ecommerce-funding . 

Summer’s over, and the countdown begins for the biggest event in the retail calendar for eCommerceers and consumers alike ... Black Friday and Cyber Monday are coming.  The early expectations were for this year’s Black Friday to evolve from the original long weekend, to a week-long, price cutting marathon, which would see the amalgamation of Black Friday and Cyber Monday into one sustained event.  However according to a recent survey, 66% of Black Friday shoppers said that they planned to do all their Christmas shopping online. Will this holiday season, see an eCommerce ‘gold rush’? In this episode we speak to Mark Coxhead, CEO and Co-Founder of TradeBridge, about what might be in store for eCommerceers as we edge closer to these retail events.  Don't forget to subscribe and keep an eye out for our next episode, coming soon.If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, contact us at grant@woodsfordtradebridge.com  or visit  go.woodsfordtradebridge.com/ecommerce-funding . 

When revealed (albeit falsely) that Amazon, the world’s biggest online marketplace, would start to accept Bitcoin by the end of the year, the unnamed insider sent Amazon sellers, independent eCommerceers, the markets and the rumours mills around the world into overdrive on 26th July 2021.In this episode we speak to Grant Fraser, Global Head of eCommerce at TradeBridge, about these recent events and how the future of cryptocurrency at Amazon may impact the eCommerceer. Don't forget to subscribe and keep an eye out for our next episode, coming soon.If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, contact us at grant@woodsfordtradebridge.com  or visit  go.woodsfordtradebridge.com/ecommerce-funding . 

This month Amazon has seen an extraordinary increase of Chinese-based entities acquiring top eCommerce sellers to their ranks. According to the WSJ every 1/50th of a second a new listing is uploaded by a Chinese vendor.Will it get harder for the regular seller to compete against a mass of vendors listed in multiple huge corporations? Or instead, will the authentic customer relationships and organic reputation that the conglomerates seem intent on buying win the day?We spoke with Mark Coxhead, CEO and Co-Founder of TradeBridge about the recent  Chinese acquisitions of eCommerce sellers, and how this may impact the eCommerceer. Don't forget to subscribe and keep an eye out for our next episode, coming soon.If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, contact us at grant@woodsfordtradebridge.com  or visit  go.woodsfordtradebridge.com/ecommerce-funding . 

In a situation as serious and damaging as the early 2020 lockdowns, the Delta variant of COVID-19 has driven Asian production - as well as the flow of both materials and consumer goods - to the point of collapse.In this episode we talk to Mark Coxhead, CEO and founder of TradeBridge, about recent events that have lead to  huge disruptions of the global supply chain, and how this could impact the eCommerceer.Don't forget to subscribe and keep an eye out for our next episode, coming soon.We will be talking about the Chinese acquisition of eCommerce sellers, and what that might mean for the eCommerceer. If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, contact us at grant@woodsfordtradebridge.com  or visit  go.woodsfordtradebridge.com/ecommerce-funding

In 2021, people were driven to shop online and now 53% of those people agreed they will continue shopping online, post-pandemic.Has the rise of eCommerce finally ended the reign of high-street shopping?In this episode, we talk to Mark Coxhead, CEO and Co-founder of TradeBridge about how our high streets are surviving throughout the pandemic and how our up-and-coming eCommerceers are coping with the rise of demand. Don't forget to subscribe and keep an eye out for our next episode, coming soon. We will be discussing the current top 20 trending products in the eCommerce world.If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, contact us at  grant@woodsfordtradebridge.com or visit www.http://woodsfordtradebridge.com.

2021 is the golden age of eCommerce and many online sellers are taking the opportunity to grow, however, the key to growth is finance. What are the real costs of finance for the eCommerceer?In this episode, we talk to Grant Fraser, Global Head of eCommerce at TradeBridge about the importance of working capital, the opportunities it presents, the risk it involves, and how it helps you fund your eCommerce success. Don't forget to subscribe and keep an eye out for our next episode, coming soon. We will be talking to TradeBridge's CEO and Co-Founder about whether the rise of eCommerce has finally ended the reign of high-street shopping? If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, contact us at  grant@woodsfordtradebridge.com or visit www.http://woodsfordtradebridge.com.

Welcome to the launch of 'The eCommerceer Podcast', brought to you by TradeBridge. In this episode, we talk to Mark Coxhead, CEO and Co-founder of TradeBridge about the rise of online retail in the last 12 months and the establishment of eCommerce as a legitimate profession. Don't forget to subscribe and keep an eye out for our next episode, coming soon. We will be talking to TradeBridge's Global Head of eCommerce about the cost of working capital and how to fund growth. If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, contact us at  grant@woodsfordtradebridge.com or visit www.http://woodsfordtradebridge.com.