Chapter 6

Ecommerce management tools

We take a look at some of the most helpful ecommerce tools and how to use them.

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The tools you use play a vital role in the health of your ecommerce business. Building a tech stack that works for you and your team can help you speed up operations, deliver better customer service, and make a healthy profit.

Here are some examples of ecommerce management tools:

  • Shopify: An all-in-one ecommerce platform, Shopify allows you to build your ideal ecommerce website, track inventory, and integrate with social media platforms to create shoppable content.
  • A2X: If you sell products across multiple channels like eBay, Amazon, and Etsy, A2X lets you centralise your financial data from each platform.
  • Cin7 Core: Keeping track of your inventory takes time, but Cin7 Core inventory removes the hassle by combining inventory management, POS, and warehouse management features.

But those aren’t the only tools for mastering ecommerce management. For ecommerce businesses, there are so many benefits of cloud accounting too. Xero accounting software integrates with all the platforms above, bringing everything together in one place and giving you a clear snapshot of your business finances.

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Ecommerce management: a guide for small businesses

In this definitive guide, we cover everything you need to know about ecommerce management for your growing business.

  1. What is ecommerce management?
  2. Why is ecommerce management important?
  3. Challenges to ecommerce management for SMBs
  4. Your ecommerce team
  5. Developing an ecommerce management strategy
  6. Ecommerce management tools
  7. Learn more about running an ecommerce business

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