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Little Independent. An independent retailer ’ s alternative to Amazon. Overview. What is Little Independent How to utilize Little Independent What makes Little Independent different from other online marketplaces Why consider Little Independent Conclusion. What is Little Independent.
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Little Independent An independent retailer’s alternative to Amazon
Overview • What is Little Independent • How to utilize Little Independent • What makes Little Independent different from other online marketplaces • Why consider Little Independent • Conclusion
What is Little Independent • An online marketplace for sale items from independent retail stores • Helps stores address the problem of slow turning merchandise
What is Little Independent • A shopping website • All items offered by independent retail stores like pet stores, bike shops, boutiques or toy stores
What is Little Independent • In business model terms, Little Independent is both a business directory & inventory aggregator
Overview • What is Little Independent • How to utilize Little Independent • What makes Little Independent different from other online marketplaces • Why consider Little Independent • Conclusion
How to Utilize Little Independent • By adding a profile page and listing sale items, stores can: • Access new customers • Enhance visibility online • Sell inventory faster
How to Utilize Little Independent • Shoppers purchase items: • In store • Over the phone • Via our add to cart • Through the store’s website • Sellers decide what works for them
Overview • What is Little Independent • How to utilize Little Independent • What makes Little Independent different from other online marketplaces • Why consider Little Independent • Conclusion
What Makes Little Independent Different • Shoppers get a good sense of who the sellers are
What Makes Little Independent Different • The selling process is very easy
What Makes Little Independent Different • Simple listing fee structure:
What Makes Little Independent Different • We advocate for small businesses by sharing news and speaking out • Buy It Where You Try It
What Makes Little Independent Different • Our marketplace is only for independent retailers • My store operates out of a brick-and-mortar storefront with a street address and a telephone number. It is not based in a home, office, warehouse or vehicle. • The majority of my store’s sales are made locally in our store rather than online. • My store is privately owned. It is neither a franchise nor part of a national chain. • My store sells retail. We do not sell wholesale.
What Makes Little Independent Different • We promote the sellers and items • Social media • E-mail news • Blog
Overview • What is Little Independent • How to utilize Little Independent • What makes Little Independent different from other online marketplaces • Why consider Little Independent • Conclusion
Why Consider Little Independent • Sales not deals • We’re growing • We’re working to improve the site • Community focused
Why Consider Little Independent • Currently there are more than 70 stores in 17 states and we’re growing • The more stores and sale item content the better the site becomes and the wider the audience we attract
Why Consider Little Independent • As a community of retailers working together, we amplify one another’s voices.
Overview • What is Little Independent • How to utilize Little Independent • What makes Little Independent different from other online marketplaces • Why consider Little Independent • Conclusion
Conclusion • Little Independent is a community of independent stores that recognize that we can accomplish more supporting each other and working together • Thank you! • Lesley@littleindependent.com • Facebook.com/littleindependent • Twitter: @LitInd