FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common answers to the questions we receive most often.
During your free consultation call, an expert advisor will address all your inquiries and offer extra resources, to assist you in deciding if partnering with Automated Ecom Profits is the best option for you.
About: Amazon FBA Wholesale
No, market saturation implies too many sellers and not enough buyers. Currently: about 2.5M seller accounts vs. over 200M Prime Subscribers, with about $35B – $40B monthly revenue generated on the platform, indicates there is still plenty of room for individual store growth.
The Amazon Seller Market is competitive, with numerous product offerings. Success relies on product choice, uniqueness, marketing, and customer service, not just market saturation. Finding niches, unique items, or delivering exceptional experiences can drive success amidst competition. And that’s what we do.
Amazon typically disburses payments every two weeks. Each payment comprises earnings from orders fulfilled to customers at least seven days before (minus Amazon’s fees) over a 14-day period.
Amazon handles all work related to customer returns. Typically, the product will go back on the shelf (if possible) to be sold to someone else.
About: Automated Ecom Profits
From our observation, an average client (the Owner & Chief Financial Officer of their store) dedicates only 3-5 hours per month to this business. Ultimately, it’s your store and your asset, but your primary duties are limited to managing Amazon payouts, settling inventory purchases, and maintaining consistent communication with the team you’ve hired (us).
We have built our own stores but also onboard clients to access additional capital for moving more winning products. Leveraging our clients’ capital and Seller Central accounts, we are able to wholesale more items on Amazon, taking a percentage to scale operations and source better deals for all partners — and helping those partners win while we’re at it.
Moreover, Amazon enforces a policy permitting only one Seller Central Account per household, monitoring IP addresses to maintain this regulation.
The majority of our operations take place in-house at our facilities in Miami, Florida. While we also use backend support from abroad, all client-facing roles and customer service support are based in the US. We also procure inventory from various sources across the U.S., distributing it from our warehouse in FL to our partner store’s FBA accounts.
First Steps & Getting Started
To get your store started, an initial upfront investment and working capital to grow the store are essential. We partner exclusively with individuals seeking to establish or expand their online presence and possess a robust income or financial background. If this aligns with your profile, scheduling a consultation below is the first step.
As CFO of your store, your role involves overseeing incoming Amazon revenue and managing only 3-4 pivotal expenses:
1. Initial Amazon FBA Business Buildout Fee (varies by contract).
2. Profit split (AEP’s primary compensation, also contingent on contract terms).
3. Inventory invoices (usually requiring $20,000 or more in monthly working capital).
4. Optional utilization of business credit for inventory, potentially introducing an additional monthly expense.
Please note: In contrast to several competitors, our agreement does not entail any additional monthly charges or fees. Our share of the profit split covers all overhead, ensuring your rightful portion of the store’s profit remains yours.
While we do not provide “in-house” financing, we are happy to help you get started. There are third-party funding options that we can recommend if you possess a strong credit score (typically 700+). They will assess your existing financial status and determine the precise amount of funding for which you may qualify under their programs.
Typically, it takes approximately 35-56 days (5-8 weeks) before your store is operational, and your initial inventory purchase is stored at the Amazon Warehouse and listed in your online store, initiating sales.
After that, it usually requires about 2-4 monthly inventory cycles to gain momentum until your store reaches its maximum operational capacity, allowing you to optimize your preferred level of inventory purchasing capability.
Ongoing Maintenance and Growth / Scalability
Once the store is scaled and operating optimally, our partners typically see monthly returns (post-profit split) ranging from 12% to 29% of their monthly inventory expenditure. Higher investments in inventory lead to increased revenue potential, ensuring stable margins and subsequently greater profits.
In general, partners who excel the most often have built up larger capital reserves and demonstrate effective management of their business’s credit lines and cash flow.
As CFO of your store, your role involves overseeing incoming Amazon revenue and managing only 3-4 pivotal expenses:
1. Initial Amazon FBA Business Buildout Fee (varies by contract).
2. Profit split (AEP’s primary compensation, also contingent on contract terms).
3. Inventory invoices (usually requiring $20,000 or more in monthly working capital).
4. Optional utilization of business credit for inventory, potentially introducing an additional monthly expense.
Please note: In contrast to several competitors, our agreement does not entail any additional monthly charges or fees. Our share of the profit split covers all overhead, ensuring your rightful portion of the store’s profit remains yours.
Absolutely, you can use any credit or debit card for which you are an authorized user in order to procure inventory. Certain credit cards offer distinct advantages. The Amex cards are usually regarded as highly beneficial due to their scalability and suitability for expanding your store.
Most customer service is handled through dedicated Slack channels for each client-store. Our customer support on Slack used to reply within hours and now often reply within minutes. Existing clients also have their Account Manager’s number so they can send them a text message but getting a response on Slack is often faster.
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Request a Copy of Our Contract
After the meeting, your advisor will share resources, including a contract suited to your goals. Review it carefully. If considering other opportunities, review their contracts too. Then, schedule a follow-up meeting with your advisor to discuss any new questions or concerns.
Get Started
After a couple of meetings, we’ll know if a partnership aligns with our interests. Honesty matters; either party can decline. If we’re in sync, we’ll sign the contract, manage finances, and set an onboarding meeting with our CEO, Erika Mirzayans, for a personal guide to starting with us.
