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  • Shopmatic disrupts India’s ecommerce space; makes its platform available for SMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs at an annual cost of Rs 50 only

    Shopmatic disrupts India’s ecommerce space; makes its platform available for SMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs at an annual cost of Rs 50 only

    MUMBAI: In a move that will transform the e-commerce landscape in India, international e-commerce company Shopmatic is making its platform available for SMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs at the cost of only Rs 50 for 1 year. Customers can unlock the power-packed features of the Shopmatic platform to set up and manage their online store and only pay 3% when they make a successful sale. Shopmatic recognises that to leverage the opportunities from ecommerce, SMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs should have the freedom to make use of a comprehensive platform without the burden of an upfront investment or committed fees, and has launched this disruptive offering. 

    Despite e-commerce being the sunrise sector in India, not all SMBs, hobbyists, craftspersons, artisans and businesses have embraced the e-commerce route because of the upfront investment required and the perception that setting up an ecommerce business is difficult. Moreover, businesses are unsure if they would even be successful, after paying significant fees to website developers or ecommerce platform providers.

    Shopmatic addresses these pain points with this launch; going online is no longer difficult with Shopmatic as businesses can download the Shopmatic App or sign up for a Shopmatic account via a computer, tablet or any device they are comfortable with,  and create an ecommerce store in a matter of minutes. Moreover,Shopmatic’s pricing plans are now, aligned to the customers’ success: merchants pay only 3%  as transaction fee when they make a successful sale and just Rs. 50 as hosting fees, at the end of 12 months. 

    Commenting on the latest disruption, Anurag Avula, Co-Founder & CEO, Shopmatic, said “Shopmatic has always been focussed on enabling a successful ecommerce business for its customers. This launch further reaffirms Shopmatic’s commitment towards its customers. We will continue to invest in new capabilities and support our customers in their ecommerce journey. We have eliminated the barriers for anyone wanting to sell online thus by taking away the hurdles of price and device accessibility. By leveraging the smartphone penetration in the country and coupling that with our pricing flexibility, we intend to bring 500,000 customers into the ecommerce ecosystem in the next 12 months. “

    Shopmatic has helped over 50,000 sellers establish a thriving online business by offering easy-to-use, power-packed tools and functionality. With this latest game-changing initiative, Shopmatic aims to enable every Indian business to unlock its e-commerce potential. With the annual hosting fee of only Rs 50 and 3% transactional charge on every successful transaction, aspiring online entrepreneurs will have at their disposal the entire ecosystem to sell online: a powerfully customizable store builder, payment gateway  &  shipping integration, social media channel listing, listing on Shopmatic World,  chat enablement on store, data insights, and several promotional tools.

  • Online entrepreneurs now have a curated platform to share their stories and better connect with the online shoppers, with the launch of Shopmatic World

    Online entrepreneurs now have a curated platform to share their stories and better connect with the online shoppers, with the launch of Shopmatic World

    MUMBAI: Spearheading the cause of enhanced visibility for the SMBs, international e-commerce platform, Shopmatic announces the launch of its ground-breaking new platform, ‘Shopmatic World’.

    The avant-garde curated platform, Shopmatic World is harboured around the real stories of online entrepreneurs, their distinguished ingenuity and perseverance that have gone into the genesis of their brands. Endeavouring to transform the way small businesses connect with their audience, the Shopmatic World global platform will invite online shoppers to spend time discovering unique products and services from unique merchant stores.

    Online shoppers spending time on Shopmatic World will be delighted to discover the intent, idea, and values that serve as the foundation of these brands.

    Shopmatic prides itself in enabling the entire gamut of the e-commerce ecosystem for a number of inspired  entrepreneurs and online merchants. With the solutions and support provided by Shopmatic, over 50,000 hobbyists, artisans, craftsperson, stay-at-home mothers, small and medium businesses, amongst others, have found their way to becoming online entrepreneurs. Now with the launch of Shopmatic World, Shopmatic will help these online entrepreneurs share their individual narratives and better connect with  shoppers. This real connection would beget more opportunities for the brands to bolster their sales, presence, and influence in the digital world.

    While unveiling this never-seen-before platform, Anurag Avula, CEO of Shopmatic, said, “We are very excited to launch Shopmatic World  especially since it aims at delivering significant value to our merchants, by helping them get discovered online.

    Oftentimes, brands go unnoticed in the cloud and need some help getting noticed by discerning buyers. Shopmatic World curates the stories of ingenuity and perseverance of entrepreneurs and the resilience with which they transformed from skilled professionals or hobbyists to successful entrepreneurs. With this curated platform, we intend to help small businesses get discovered for their uniqueness. “

    Shopmatic World is only open to sellers who have created their own ecommerce stores using the Shopmatic platform. Shopmatic World will serve as a discovery platform for buyers : it will showcase individual stories of these different sellers, and the products or services they are selling; those interested in  buying any of the products/ services showcased, will be redirected to the sellers' individual websites, for fulfilling their orders.

    The curated platform opens to an enchanting showcase of different brands, carrying a brief snippet about each seller, with accompanying pictures. Online visitors can delve deeper into the brands that intrigues them at first sight and discover the story behind its genesis, along with its top-selling products. If the online visitors wish to purchase from the brand of their liking, they would then be redirected to the individual, online store of the brand.

  • This Diwali, Shopmatic helps you set up your online shop at just INR 4400

    This Diwali, Shopmatic helps you set up your online shop at just INR 4400

    MUMBAI: With online shopping being in the rage around the seasonal festivities, international e-commerce company Shopmatic is giving small businesses a golden chance to participate in the frenzy by setting their digital shops. The e-commerce company has announced 50% off on its yearly and half-yearly plans between 22 Oct and 10 Nov. Small businesses can make the most of online retail opportunity as Shopmatic is offering all-encompassing e-commerce services for 6 months + 1 month free at INR 4400 and 12 months + 3 months FREE at 8800. Aspiring and ambitious merchants can now avail the extensive collection of tools to set-up online shops, manage and operate the same at discounted prices.

    The latest offer by Shopmatic is set to enable the long-tail of small-scale businesses, homepreneurs, hobbypreneurs, amongst others, to start selling online, ahead of the festive rush. As per reports, half of India’s annual online retail happens during the festive season. However, a number of small business owners are denied access to this incredible opportunity, due to huge upfront investments and lack of technical know-how required in setting up online shops. As an e-commerce company, Shopmatic endeavors to help small businesses overcome these challenges by providing a powerful suite of services and tools, such as customization store builder, payment gateway & shipping integration, data insights and promotional tools.

    Those entrepreneurs who build their stores online before Diwali will be able to leverage the festive rush in sales to their advantage. Commenting on the latest Promo, Anurag Avula, CEO of Shopmatic, said, “We are fascinated by the growing entrepreneurial spirit in the nation today. People are inclined now, more than ever, to turn their ideas, passions and hobbies into full-fledged, revenue-generating business models. These include homemakers, students, hobbyists, artisans, craftspeople, SMEs and more. At Shopmatic, we are determined to support the ambitions of these aspiring entrepreneurs, by simplifying online selling and removing the obstacles in their digital journeys. Furthermore, the festive season begets an unmatched opportunity for online selling. We are hopeful that the growing number of aspiring entrepreneurs will find it easier to set their digital shops and have their businesses  prosper during the festive season and after! “

    As the festive rush sets in, online businesses are better equipped to reach their audiences, grow and expand their business. With Shopmatic, not only will the businesses enjoy easily affordable access to a feature-rich, scalable, and customizable online store but will also be able to entice their audience with lucrative deals and offers. From payments to promotional campaigns and more, Shopmatic helps online businesses sell & succeed, every step on the way.

  • Shopmatic helps SMEs and individual entrepreneurs in APAC

    Shopmatic helps SMEs and individual entrepreneurs in APAC

    MUMBAI: Shopmatic, a Singapore-based e-commerce company providing a platform for any merchant to take their business online, has joined hands with leading e-commerce marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, Lazada. The alliance will seamlessly enable Shopmatic merchants in Singapore to develop their own webstores for a global presence and sell their products or services on these marketplaces in a convenient, hassle-free manner.

    A financial and business management hub, Singapore provides a strong digital infrastructure with the highest internet penetration in Southeast Asia. Industry analysts estimate that three out of every four residents in the country will use the internet at least once a month [1], a figure well above that for any other country in the region. The platform is focused on helping not only the small and medium businesses of the Asian countries to find their feet in the online world, but also give these firms global exposure.

    Commenting on this alliance Shopmatic CEO Anurag Avula said, “As a global e-commerce company, our primary focus is to empower merchants and individual business owners with an online platform which can help them in reaching out to a bigger audience and boost their business through greater speed and efficiency. By tying up with these successful e-commerce powerhouses, we are enabling our user base in Singapore to leverage the penetration and popularity of these portals and gain instant access to millions of customers across the globe. Meanwhile, they will also continue enjoying the benefits of being enlisted on our platform that provides them with an entire ecosystem to grow their business in the virtual world.”

    Shopmatic has established partnerships with numerous international and local companies in order to make it easier for its users to sell online. Recently, Shopmatic signed deals with global online payments giant PayPal to enable its merchants in expanding their sales across the globe. On the logistics front, Shopmatic has made strategic partnerships with local and global logistics players like Delhivery and Aramex. These tie-ups have been instrumental in helping individual entrepreneurs manage everything that is required to let their business grow, including exposing them to international markets with the help of Shopmatic’s global footprint.

  • Shopmatic helps SMEs and individual entrepreneurs in APAC

    Shopmatic helps SMEs and individual entrepreneurs in APAC

    MUMBAI: Shopmatic, a Singapore-based e-commerce company providing a platform for any merchant to take their business online, has joined hands with leading e-commerce marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, Lazada. The alliance will seamlessly enable Shopmatic merchants in Singapore to develop their own webstores for a global presence and sell their products or services on these marketplaces in a convenient, hassle-free manner.

    A financial and business management hub, Singapore provides a strong digital infrastructure with the highest internet penetration in Southeast Asia. Industry analysts estimate that three out of every four residents in the country will use the internet at least once a month [1], a figure well above that for any other country in the region. The platform is focused on helping not only the small and medium businesses of the Asian countries to find their feet in the online world, but also give these firms global exposure.

    Commenting on this alliance Shopmatic CEO Anurag Avula said, “As a global e-commerce company, our primary focus is to empower merchants and individual business owners with an online platform which can help them in reaching out to a bigger audience and boost their business through greater speed and efficiency. By tying up with these successful e-commerce powerhouses, we are enabling our user base in Singapore to leverage the penetration and popularity of these portals and gain instant access to millions of customers across the globe. Meanwhile, they will also continue enjoying the benefits of being enlisted on our platform that provides them with an entire ecosystem to grow their business in the virtual world.”

    Shopmatic has established partnerships with numerous international and local companies in order to make it easier for its users to sell online. Recently, Shopmatic signed deals with global online payments giant PayPal to enable its merchants in expanding their sales across the globe. On the logistics front, Shopmatic has made strategic partnerships with local and global logistics players like Delhivery and Aramex. These tie-ups have been instrumental in helping individual entrepreneurs manage everything that is required to let their business grow, including exposing them to international markets with the help of Shopmatic’s global footprint.

  • Shopmatic’s user base swells to over 10000 within five months since launch

    Shopmatic’s user base swells to over 10000 within five months since launch

    MUMBAI: With the current trend to digitize businesses gaining increasing mileage, Singapore-based e-commerce company, Shopmatic, which provides a platform for merchants to take their business online, has achieved tremendous growth within just five months since its launch. It has reached its first milestone with 10,000 online store owners choosing Shopmatic’s services to engage and expand their customer base.

    Launched in October 2015, Shopmatic helps merchants and individuals handle the full spectrum of what is required to grow their business online, from developing a webstore to listing it on marketplaces, and promoting it on social channels, along with helping with insights on how to sell online. Within a month of launching operations, Shopmatic tied up with Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) to help its almost 6 crore merchants digitize their offline businesses. Earlier this year in January, Shopmatic signed a deal with online payments giant PayPal to enable its merchants to expand their global sales. The move also marked PayPal’s first tie-up with an Indian partner. All these tie-ups have been instrumental in helping the e-commerce company reach its first milestone.

    Commenting on these growth numbers, Shopmatic Group CEO Anurag Avula said, “We are quite happy with this progress as this confirms that we are heading in the right direction. These numbers are also a reaffirmation of the surging confidence of small merchants in tapping the online ecosystem for increasing their consumer base on both the national and global front.”

    Meanwhile, to enable easy payments and delivery solutions to the target consumers of online businesses, the e-commerce business-enabler has recently tied up with India’s payment getaway solution and mobile wallet, Citrus Pay. On the logistics front, Shopmatic has made strategic partnerships with local and global logistics players like Delhivery.

    Since its inception, Shopmatic has been offering a revolutionary, all-in-one e-commerce solution that enables business owners to build and manage their businesses online, commission-free. This means they do not have to rely on commission-based marketplaces, which can charge up to 15% for each transaction. Shopmatic’s key features include:

    • Compelling web presence with attractive store fronts;
    • Seamless integration with local and international payment gateways;
    • Tie-ups with logistics partners, enabling automated shipping;
    • Facilitated listing across multiple marketplaces and social channels, such as Facebook;
    • Organized dashboard with data insights and inventory management;
    • Simple pricing with no hidden fees. All packages come with a one-month free trial;
    • Customized solutions to service entrepreneurs, assisting them in promoting and selling their services to a wider customer base.

    By offering comprehensive service offerings that help businesses establish an online presence as per their relevant market and target audience, Shopmatic is taking the right measures to ensure entrepreneurs do not miss out on the potential that the burgeoning virtual ecosystem promises today.

  • Shopmatic’s user base swells to over 10000 within five months since launch

    Shopmatic’s user base swells to over 10000 within five months since launch

    MUMBAI: With the current trend to digitize businesses gaining increasing mileage, Singapore-based e-commerce company, Shopmatic, which provides a platform for merchants to take their business online, has achieved tremendous growth within just five months since its launch. It has reached its first milestone with 10,000 online store owners choosing Shopmatic’s services to engage and expand their customer base.

    Launched in October 2015, Shopmatic helps merchants and individuals handle the full spectrum of what is required to grow their business online, from developing a webstore to listing it on marketplaces, and promoting it on social channels, along with helping with insights on how to sell online. Within a month of launching operations, Shopmatic tied up with Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) to help its almost 6 crore merchants digitize their offline businesses. Earlier this year in January, Shopmatic signed a deal with online payments giant PayPal to enable its merchants to expand their global sales. The move also marked PayPal’s first tie-up with an Indian partner. All these tie-ups have been instrumental in helping the e-commerce company reach its first milestone.

    Commenting on these growth numbers, Shopmatic Group CEO Anurag Avula said, “We are quite happy with this progress as this confirms that we are heading in the right direction. These numbers are also a reaffirmation of the surging confidence of small merchants in tapping the online ecosystem for increasing their consumer base on both the national and global front.”

    Meanwhile, to enable easy payments and delivery solutions to the target consumers of online businesses, the e-commerce business-enabler has recently tied up with India’s payment getaway solution and mobile wallet, Citrus Pay. On the logistics front, Shopmatic has made strategic partnerships with local and global logistics players like Delhivery.

    Since its inception, Shopmatic has been offering a revolutionary, all-in-one e-commerce solution that enables business owners to build and manage their businesses online, commission-free. This means they do not have to rely on commission-based marketplaces, which can charge up to 15% for each transaction. Shopmatic’s key features include:

    • Compelling web presence with attractive store fronts;
    • Seamless integration with local and international payment gateways;
    • Tie-ups with logistics partners, enabling automated shipping;
    • Facilitated listing across multiple marketplaces and social channels, such as Facebook;
    • Organized dashboard with data insights and inventory management;
    • Simple pricing with no hidden fees. All packages come with a one-month free trial;
    • Customized solutions to service entrepreneurs, assisting them in promoting and selling their services to a wider customer base.

    By offering comprehensive service offerings that help businesses establish an online presence as per their relevant market and target audience, Shopmatic is taking the right measures to ensure entrepreneurs do not miss out on the potential that the burgeoning virtual ecosystem promises today.