{"id":580,"date":"2017-03-16T09:08:16","date_gmt":"2017-03-16T09:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yo-kart.com\/blog\/?p=580"},"modified":"2025-11-17T11:46:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T06:16:39","slug":"a-progressive-guide-on-how-to-scale-your-ecommerce-startup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yo-kart.com\/blog\/a-progressive-guide-on-how-to-scale-your-ecommerce-startup\/","title":{"rendered":"A Progressive Guide on How to Scale Your Ecommerce Startup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Growth is the only way to survive the cut-throat competition in today\u2019s ecommerce arena. Homejoy, Quirky, LocalBanya &#8211; if you pick up case study of any recent failed ecommerce startup, you\u2019d find the core reason of their failure was that they either failed to seize right growth opportunities or handled them badly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, dominant ecommerce companies like Amazon &amp; Alibaba have proven that growth is primarily about scaling your business &#8211; whether it is scaling to a new vertical, innovating a new service, or reaching out to a new market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it becomes imperative for entrepreneurs that they constantly look up for different ways to scale their startup (ecommerce or otherwise) to ensure sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a progressive guide on how you should go about scaling your ecommerce business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attract Investors to Raise Capital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every <strong>startup idea<\/strong> needs to be constantly fueled with money to scale to its true potential. So, raising fund is inevitably your first move as an entrepreneur looking to expand business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first challenge is to find investors. For that, you can attend Expos, join accelerator programs, local angel networks, etc. You can also use LinkedIn to look for investors in (or through) your professional network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to know where to find investors, but more important is to learn how to make them interested in your startup. Here is a proven method on how you should pitch your idea to investors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Pick anything unique about your business &#8211; how your business solves a problem or creates value \u2013 and make it your unique selling proposition (USP)<\/li><li>Create a demonstration of your service around that USP, as investors would need something tangible to understand your business idea<\/li><li>Build a sound monetizing strategy for your business idea to show investors that your startup will be a profitable one<\/li><li>Before pitching the idea to investors, it is advised to run a beta test in order to track audience\u2019s response to your service, find out glitches, improvement scope, and run some iterations<\/li><li>Make your elevator pitch and support it with the customer response &amp; data you have collected during beta test<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By following above step of attracting investors, you certainly boost your chances of seizing a sizable funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invest in Human Capital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally, all scalability ideas would first occur in the human mind. So, how much your business <em>could<\/em> scale over a period of time will essentially depend on the talent &amp; experience of your workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s world of constant connectivity, there is no dearth of ways to look for people to hire. But being a bit more strategic will help you save time &amp; money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of just relying on popular career websites to hire talent for your startup, you should also focus on niche career websites and social media platforms, primarily LinkedIn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While hiring, keep your company\u2019s core values in mind and see if the person will be the right support (in terms of commitment, talent, ideas) to deliver long-terms goals and to help you move closer to realizing your vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don\u2019t feel reluctant to pay a little extra to hire the right talent, as in the long-run it will bring you much better ROI. You want to go farther; you\u2019ve got to buy a better horse. It\u2019s that simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yo-kart.com\/blog\/top-reasons-why-many-startups-in-india-have-failed\/\">Why Most Startups Fail? Mistakes You Shouldn\u2019t Repeat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So far we have discussed about acquiring resources essential for scaling; now, we will gear-up to the actual business scaling tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scale to New Verticals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your ecommerce startup has a targeted niche or deals in a wide range of products, a good way to scale your business is to start a new product line. For example, Amazon.com started its subsidiary AmazonFresh for online grocery shopping &amp; delivery service; Alibaba started Taubau to enter the C2C ecommerce market &amp; so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These new product lines can be complementary to your existing offerings or can be around a new product\/service altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following ideas can be helpful in this regard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Online apparel stores can start selling accessories<\/li><li>Online grocery stores can expand to meal-kit &amp; recipe delivery business<\/li><li>Online electronics stores can add new product lines such as cases, covers, bags, etc.<\/li><li>Product selling online store of a particular niche can also start renting out products, and so on<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expand to a New Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We wouldn\u2019t have known Amazon as the globally dominant ecommerce player it is today, if it hadn\u2019t expanded its reach in foreign markets like India, the UK, Canada, &amp; so on. China\u2019s Alibaba is also eyeing on the thriving Indian ecommerce market by investing in local ecommerce marketplace Snapdeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a new player, expanding to a new country might sound an overstatement to you, but a city-based expansion should surely be feasible. Here are some tips that will help you in reaching out to new markets &amp; in strengthening your presence there:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Initially, target only those markets that are very similar to your existing market (as you could be sure that you will get good response for your product, and can hope for profit from the start)<\/li><li>Use affiliate marketing &amp; work with local influencers through partnership programs to establish yourself better in new markets<\/li><li>Participate in local business events to connect with target customers directly<\/li><li>And, don\u2019t forget to do the traditional offline &amp; online marketing to make customers aware of your presence in their region<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yo-kart.com\/blog\/renting-module-integration-a-must-have-for-ecommerce-stores\/\">Renting Module integration: A Must-have Feature for Ecommerce Stores<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tap into New Sales &amp; Delivery Channels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Countless brick &amp; mortar retailers who have started selling online serve as the ideal example of adopting new sales &amp; delivery channels to scale up business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, ecommerce businesses can tap into the offline retail space to scale their business, like Indian startups FirstCry &amp; Lenskart did recently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to offline, today ecommerce businesses can also use social media as an additional sales channel and easily expand their reach to a wider audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta_box\">\n<div class=\"cta_title\">\n<h2>Build Your Ecommerce Store on a Platform That Offers Easy Scalability<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta_button\"><a class=\"button customBtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yo-kart.com\/yokart-multivendor-ecommerce-features.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Try Yo!Kart<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Before moving further, take a look at this graph \u2013 popularly known as Ansoff Matrix (with examples) \u2013 as it provides a broader perspective on scaling your business to new verticals and markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Merger &amp; Acquisition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As your ecommerce company grows larger &amp; starts to dominate the market, two new options to scale your business open up to you \u2013 namely merger &amp; acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There have been countless instances in the history when a company has acquired or merged with another to scale its business. More recent example from the ecommerce sector include, Indian ecommerce marketplace Flipkart acquired Myntra in 2014 to dominate country\u2019s growing online apparel shopping market; and in 2015, China\u2019s two leading online cab booking services Didi Dache&nbsp;&amp; Kuaidi Dache merged for their mutual growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also important to remember that not all acquisitions &amp; mergers are destined to be successful. Therefore, while taking such steps entrepreneurs should analyze their options very cautiously, consider all ins &amp; outs, and think long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innovate New Products\/Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every industry is evolving with constant technological advancements and ripening with new players coming up with unique ways to serve the same target audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, for every serious business, it becomes imperative to evolve with time by introducing an innovative service\/product occasionally and grow further as per current dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, innovation doesn\u2019t (and cannot) happen every day. But the important thing is to constantly strive towards it, and distribute the available capital accordingly. Furthermore, keep a check on the following guidelines to make sure your innovation doesn\u2019t go astray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Your innovative product should be aligned with your core business<\/li><li>It should be targeted towards meeting customers\u2019 future needs (which you would create by innovating a product\/service in the first place)<\/li><li>For the most part, your organization itself should be able to execute it<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended Reading:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yo-kart.com\/blog\/whats-next-in-ecommerce-trends-and-forecasts-for-2017\/\">What\u2019s next in Ecommerce? Trends and Forecasts for 2017<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ever pay heed to what has made the likes of Amazon &amp; Alibaba stand the test of time and the constantly changing market, answer would be \u2013 because they have never stopped scaling their business to new verticals, expanding to new markets, and innovating new services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, entrepreneurs, who want their startups to grow constantly, must learn to never stop striving towards finding different ways to scale their business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cta_box\">\n<div class=\"cta_title\">\n<h2>Need expert advice on how you should scale your ecommerce business?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta_button\"><a class=\"button customBtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yo-kart.com\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Let&#8217;s Talk<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While branding, service improvement, product enhancements are important for business growth, history proves, that it is a business\u2019s scalability that plays the central role in deciding its overall growth over time. 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