Selling Online Today

DJM Direct is based in Nelson, Lancashire and many years ago Jay (The radio guest) worked for a small business in Huddersfield and sold DIY products, contracts etc. In 2004 his father bought the company but failed to succeed and 4 sectors were liquidised, after experimenting with different products and finding the right products, they decided to move into to a 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Lancashire and continued expanding and looked for other means of selling and went onto Amazon, their own eCommerce site and in 2013 they expanded the warehouse to 20,000 sq. ft., and have turned over 2 million last year and have started their own brand just over 12 months ago.

Daniel started Shellac Nails in November 2012 with help from an Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers Course which works with start-ups. Initially planning to supply medical statistical data to global pharmaceutical companies. He had a talent for sourcing products from external markets and with a hint that Shellac Gel was the next best thing to hit the market, Daniel took the plunge to start his own Shellac Nails business.

While having a current job Chris decided to plunge onto making a side eBay business for some extra cash, starting from purchasing a £100 badge maker to now having over 30,000 sales. Ranging from nearly every type of button design available Chris runs a successful ecommerce business. He made his eBay store in 2005 but didn’t actively using it for his MyBadge App business until 2012.

While having a current job Chris decided to plunge onto making a side eBay business for some extra cash, starting from purchasing a £100 badge maker to now having over 30,000 sales. Ranging from nearly every type of button design available Chris runs a successful ecommerce business. He made his eBay store in 2005 but didn’t actively using it for his MyBadge App business until 2012. 

Red Herring Games was started by Jo in 2007 in Grimsby and built from the ground up. Red Herring Games is a fascinating business all to do with mystery murder, dinner events, party accessories, gifts, bits and pieces, and it was all because she wanted to raise money for her own coffee shop!

HardwareIreland was started by Alan and is now seen as the online presence of expert hardware Crumlin. They have been serving their local area for the past 15 years from their store, but have recently taken to the internet to expand their eCommerce service!

CutiesandPals' Gavin’s wife and himself were looking to start a business together, it was mainly due to having had an apartment in Spain which they flew to quite regularly that they found that hand luggage was very boring, so Gavin and his wife came up with their own idea of making more colourful luggage with pretty designs, and through doing research they found that there was very little in the children’s market for luggage, and from there that’s where the started the brand cuties and pals!

Ok! Kimonos was started by Brendan, who has spent 8 years of his life dedicating himself to Jujitsu, started a Brazilian Jujitsu company that specifically focuses on the niche of children’s Jujitsu wear, but also goes into adult clothing, ranging from shorts, uniforms and other apparel, pretty much everything that you need to compete and train Brazilian jujitsu.

Chris from bling-bling-online chats to me about his business. Bling Bling Online are specialists in Hiphop Bling Jewellery, Watches and Grillz. Founded over 8 years ago they have gone from strength to strength. They stock EXCLUSIVE hiphop jewellery that you just can't buy elsewhere, such as our hiphop belts, Bling Rosary Chains, Men's bling rings, hiphop chains, Shamballa Bracelets, Urban Clothing, Jackets, T-Shirts & Bling Bling Pendants. They proudly offer the best price, the best quality and the best service in hiphop bling jewellery in the UK.

Chillibugs.co.uk the Hot sauces company that stock an amazing range of chilli sauces, chilli salsas, chilli pickles, chilli chocolate & sweets, fiery snacks, hot jams & liquid smoke and smoky hot BBQ sauces. They specialize in the hotter the better. Selling successfully online through their ecommerce website and on ebay. This niche business gives valuable insights into the world of ecommerce. Treat your business as a business. Selling Online Today thanks Bruce for a great interview.