Selling online via wholesale marketplaces has become an increasingly attractive way for new and existing retailers to reach customers all over the world.

Thanks to B2B marketplaces like Faire, Wayfair and Alibaba, it’s easier than ever to sell online – but that’s not to say it’s without its challenges.

This event, presented by Karen Riddick, business owner and writer, will explore the range of B2B marketplaces available, from transaction sites to shipping sites, and discuss some of the challenges and solutions to keep in mind when adding this capability to your business operations.

This half-day session will explore:

• The background and advantages of Online B2B Marketplaces
• What to think about when choosing the right marketplaces for you
• Three walk-through examples of current marketplaces (Faire, Fairling and Wayfair)
• Alibaba inthe UK
• Challenges and solutions when selling on B2B ECommerce.

About the presenter

This event will be delivered by Karen Riddick, Business Owner, Writer, Speaker and Amazon Guru. Karen founded Second Nature Online, an eco-friendly soft furnishing business in 2008. Since then, she has grown it considerably utilising global e-marketplaces to reach international customers.