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Amazon FBA
412 Sorts of Amazon FBA Inventory
Understanding the 12 types of Amazon FBA inventory is crucial for effective inventory management, from fulfillable to stranded to lost inventory.
We are part of Amazon 360
SPACEGOATS' membership in the Amazon 360 program enables specialized support to FBA business owners seeking to expand operations without relying on standard seller support channels.
Bar codes: FNSKU or EAN?
When deciding between FNSKU and EAN codes, both serve similar purposes but operate differently within various logistics systems.
What is Amazon FBA?
Amazon Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) allows sellers to leave the logistics of their products in the hands of Amazon, eliminating warehouse needs.
Amazon Selling
9Amazon Hybrid Model: How to Combine Vendor Central & Seller Central for Maximum Growth
The hybrid model allows brands to function as both a supplier to Amazon via Vendor Central and as an independent marketplace seller through Seller Central, leveraging the strengths of each.
Amazon Product Safety 2024
Amazon Product Safety encompasses the requirements that the marketplace enforces on sellers and vendors to ensure products are safe and legally compliant, including proper documentation and CE marking for EU products.
Mastering Blocked Seller Account Challenges with SPACEGOATS in 2023
This comprehensive guide addresses Amazon seller account blocks and SPACEGOATS's solutions for navigating account suspension challenges.
6 Reasons for a Blocked Seller Account
Amazon seller accounts get suspended for various reasons including poor performance, trademark violations, and multiple accounts. Understanding these issues is crucial for reinstatement.
Explaining the Buybox
The Buy Box (Featured Offer) represents the prominent Add to Cart button on Amazon product pages. Only one seller wins this position among multiple sellers offering the same item.
Listing Write Permissions
The first seller to create the listing for a product on Amazon will hold the write permission. Brand owners with trademark registration retain special privileges to adjust listing data.
Sourcing Smarter, Not Harder: Strategies for Streamlining Your Sales on Amazon
Sourcing smarter is key to thriving on Amazon's competitive marketplace. Success hinges on efficiently sourcing products at competitive prices while maintaining supply consistency and maximizing profits.
Strategic Account Services – Is it worth it? – Experience, Review, and Conclusion
Amazon Seller Premium – Extended cooperation with Amazon via the Strategic Account Services. Anyone who has been active on Amazon for several years knows the strengths and weaknesses of the e-commerce giant.
The Benefits of Using a Third-Party to Sell Your Products on Amazon
By utilizing a third-party to sell your products on Amazon, you can take advantage of the vast customer base and leverage expert knowledge while focusing on product creation.
Internationalization
9AMAZON PAN EU
PAN EU (pan-European shipping program) permits sellers to store inventory across European countries and fulfill customer orders from multiple locations.
Amazon PL: How to expand to Poland and sell on the new marketplace
This guide addresses sellers participating in Amazon's Central Europe program who want to establish themselves on the Polish marketplace (amazon.pl).
Going Global Guide Part II: Questions to Ask Before Internationalizing Your E-Commerce Business
This guide helps e-commerce businesses expand internationally by asking critical questions about market data, target markets, and customer preferences.
Going Global Guide: International Sales Article
A comprehensive guide for e-commerce sellers considering global expansion. The global online shopper base now exceeds 2.77 billion people, representing roughly one-third of the world's population.
How to Evaluate Market Entry Viability for Your Shopify Store
When expanding your Shopify store into a new market, assess potential success by evaluating demand for products, competitive landscape, and target audience purchasing power.
How to Harness the Power of the Amazon Marketplace in Europe
The Amazon Marketplace in Europe represents a significant opportunity for businesses. With 22 active marketplaces and $700+ billion projected by 2027, expansion is achievable.
The Step-by-Step Guide to Amazon PAN EU
You haven't expanded your Amazon business with PAN EU to sell internationally yet? This step requires a lot of work – but we can help you out.
Understanding E-commerce: The Importance of Market-Specific Strategies
E-commerce has become integral to modern business. Market-specific strategies are crucial as they allow businesses to tailor their approach to specific customer needs and behaviors.
SPACEGOATS Partners with Yardline for European Market Access
SPACEGOATS, a software-focused broker company, has partnered with Yardline, a Capital-as-a-Service technology provider, to develop a solution for US-based Amazon sellers to access European marketplaces.
Logistics & Fulfillment
5Amazon Global Logistics Network
The Amazon Global Logistics program functions as a single portal for shipment creation, freight booking, and cargo tracking for sellers shipping to FBA warehouses.
100% Automated With Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)
Automation accelerates fulfillment processes and enhances customer satisfaction. Learn how FBA automation, inventory management, and returns processing work together.
Chinese New Year 2022 for Amazon Sellers
Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is the most significant family celebration. For Amazon sellers sourcing from China, understanding key dates and factory closures is essential for inventory planning.
What are the costs of shipment through Amazon FBA?
Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) handles shipping logistics for sellers, allowing them to concentrate on sales growth. The service involves multiple fee categories rather than a single cost.
How to Optimize Your Supply Chain for Maximum Efficiency
Supply chain optimization represents a foundational business practice for achieving operational efficiency. By analyzing every aspect of operations—from sourcing materials to final product delivery—organizations can identify bottlenecks, eliminate inefficiencies, and implement innovative solutions.
Marketing & SEO
512 SEO Beginner Tips for Your Amazon Listing
Focus on a structure combining brand, product name, key features, and benefits. Keep primary keywords within the first 80–120 characters for mobile and desktop visibility.
Breaking Down the Basics of E-commerce Acceleration
E-commerce acceleration refers to strategies and technologies designed to speed up growth and success in online retail through optimization and data analytics.
Content Marketing for Amazon Sellers 2025: A Comprehensive Guide
Content marketing goes beyond simple content creation—it involves developing compelling narratives that engage audiences meaningfully.
Content Marketing and Social Media strategies for Amazon FBA sellers
Content is king for Amazon sellers promoting their products. Content marketing and social media represent the industry's most effective modern marketing tools.
How to Successfully Run Amazon Ads on Multiple Marketplaces
International expansion represents a major milestone for most companies on Amazon. However, this process can be very time-consuming and requires sufficient resources.
Product Compliance
14Amazon Product Compliance: Comprehensive Guide for Sellers
Understand Amazon Product Compliance requirements, dashboards, and regulatory standards to ensure your products meet all safety and legal requirements for selling on Amazon.
Changes in the Import and Export of Organic Products as of January 2025
The EU Commission has identified significant weaknesses in third-country control procedures and is tightening import regulations for organic products.
Essential Guide to Product Labeling in the USA
Product labeling in the USA is complex but very important. It ensures consumer safety and helps with informed buying choices. Each product type has its own set of rules from federal agencies.
Essential Guide to Toy Safety Directive
The new EU Toy Safety Regulation (TSR), approved June 2025, replaces the existing directive with comprehensive safety requirements addressing modern technological and chemical hazards for toys intended for children under 14.
FDA Approval: What You Need to Know
The FDA approval process ensures drugs and devices are safe and effective before reaching the market. The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) plays a crucial role in this oversight.
A Guide to European Product Compliance and Requirements
Every economic operator must ensure only safe products reach the EU/EEA market. This guide covers compliance requirements across product categories.
Product Certification: Ensuring Quality Standards
Product certification shows a company's commitment to quality and meeting industry standards. Certifications like ISO 9001 demonstrate a strong quality management system, meeting customer and legal expectations.
Product Compliance
Product compliance refers to adhering to regulations and laws when manufacturing or selling products. This guide covers EU requirements including REACH, RoHS, and CE certification.
REACH Compliance: Essential Guide for Businesses
REACH is European Union legislation designed to protect human health and the environment from chemical hazards. The regulation applies across EU member states, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.
REACH SVHC: Understanding Substances of Concern
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) are chemicals harmful to humans or the environment. The SVHC Candidate List, updated biannually, currently includes 250 substances requiring careful handling under REACH SVHC rules.
REACH vs RoHS: Understanding Key Differences
REACH covers all chemical substances broadly while RoHS targets electrical and electronic items. Both EU regulations require companies to meet strict standards to sell in the EU market.
The Importance of Compliance in Expanding Your Amazon Business
When running an Amazon business, it is crucial to understand compliance to ensure that you are meeting all the necessary legal and regulatory requirements. Non-compliance can result in penalties and even the suspension of your Amazon account.
The Legal Background for EC Rep Service to Sell Products in the EU
An EC Rep Service (European Authorized Representative) functions as a critical liaison between non-EU manufacturers and the European market to ensure compliance with EU regulations.
Understanding the Importance of Product Compliance in E-Commerce
Product compliance in e-commerce refers to ensuring that products sold online meet legal requirements and safety standards set by regulatory authorities, ensuring customer safety and legal adherence.
Tax & Legal
5Change of Legal Structure
Changing your company's legal form while maintaining an Amazon seller account can be complex. Learn about the options and strategic approaches SPACEGOATS recommends.
Delivery Thresholds in the EU
Delivery thresholds represent limits applied when sellers deliver products across EU country borders to private customers. Once exceeded, sellers must pay sales tax (VAT) in the destination country rather than their origin country.
One Stop Shop: The Biggest Tax Issues for Amazon Sellers 2022
Once you sell products through Amazon as a merchant, you're classified as an entrepreneur and must pay taxes. This creates several obligations for tax registration and filing.
Packaging Inserts – The Benefits and What to Avoid
Packaging inserts serve as a powerful marketing tool in today's competitive marketplace. They enable businesses to reach customers through multiple channels.
(Value Added) Taxes for Amazon Sellers in the EU
Current VAT legislation in the EU was designed for traditional corporations from the 1980s-1990s, not modern online retailers. This creates rapid tax liability for e-commerce businesses.
Tools & Automation
6A Universe Beyond: Why SPACEGOATS Rebranded and What It Means for You
SPACEGOATS completed a comprehensive rebranding initiative in 2025 that extends beyond visual updates to reflect internal evolution and strategic shifts in the company's service offerings.
How to Automate Before Launching: Best Analysis and Sourcing Automation for Amazon FBA
Automation pre-launch involves complex stages from product research and sourcing through sales fulfillment. Learn legitimate automation practices that actually work.
Amazon Seller Account Backup: Benefits & Solutions
An Amazon seller account backup is critically important for FBA businesses. After six months of selling, your account gets blocked - without a backup strategy, you face catastrophic data loss.
How to Do Automation Right
As competition intensifies in e-commerce, automation becomes essential. Learn how to implement legitimate automation to reduce workload and increase profitability.
New Look, Better Experience: Say Hello to the Rebranded Galaxy
Galaxy platform underwent a comprehensive design and technical overhaul featuring a modernized interface, improved performance with intelligent caching, and enhanced user experience across all features.
The Top 3 Tools for Your Amazon Business
Attempting to launch an Amazon business without proper tools is likely to result in failure. Here are the top 3 essential tools for Amazon sellers in 2025.