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AVASK, a leading global provider of indirect tax consulting services, is proud to announce that it has been honoured with the prestigious Business Excellence Award from Acquisition International for the category of ‘Most Client-Focussed Global Indirect Tax Consultancy 2023’. The Business Excellence Awards, presented annually by Acquisition International, recognise outstanding …
A guest blog by PostPilot Acquiring new customers can be a real rush. It means your e-commerce business is working. Your customer acquisition strategy is effective. But it doesn’t mean that your brand is growing over the long term, or that it’s growing in a way that is sustainable (i.e. …
Seller Support: A Look Back Any new Amazon Seller has heard fairy tales about THE helpful Seller Support! Anyone at Seller Support was able to help you fix or update things in your Amazon store — provided you reach the right team — raising cases and getting resolutions wasn’t always …
From all of us here at AVASK, we wish you all a restorative and happy Easter break. Throughout the Easter weekend, the AVASK offices worldwide will be operating modified opening hours. While our main switchboard may be closed, our Out of Hours Contact Centre will be taking calls. Simply telephone …
If you’re an e-commerce seller who sells goods in the UK, you may have heard of Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA). This scheme is designed to simplify the process of paying VAT on goods imported into the UK, and it can benefit e-commerce sellers in several ways. In this blog post, …
Amazon is one of the world’s largest e-commerce platforms, with millions of customers worldwide. However, the competition on Amazon is fierce, and it can be challenging to stand out and grow your business. In this blog post, we will discuss some effective strategies to accelerate your growth on Amazon in …
A guest blog by VAA Philippines We asked our partners at VAA to tell us their top tips on how to scale an e-commerce brand, read below to see what they said! Not all businesses succeed. Let’s face it. In the world of e-commerce nowadays, how do you rank amongst …
From all of us here at AVASK, we wish you all a bright and prosperous Holiday Season and send you all our very best wishes for a happy and successful New Year, 2023. Throughout the Holiday Season, the AVASK offices worldwide will be operating modified opening hours. While our main …
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his Autumn Statement to MPs, which outlines his plans for stabilising the economy and reducing inflation through spending cuts and tax rises worth billions of pounds. The Autumn Statement is an update on the government’s plans for the economy based on the latest forecasts …
AVASK Celebrate World Quality Week This week we have been celebrating World Quality Week. The theme this year is ‘doing the right thing‘- Quality conscience, as chosen by Chartered Quality Institute. What is a Quality Management System, and why does it matter? We strive to provide a high level of …
In observance of Black History Month, AVASK is celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of black entrepreneurs. Here are seven men and women who have built empires in various industries, and some recommendations of resources they’ve created that could motivate and inspire you. 1. Tope Awotona – Calendly Tope Awotona is the …
Expanding your business throughout America may seem a distant concept, but with the support and knowledge of the AVASK team, you can expand effortlessly into America and beyond.
SOUTHAMPTON, UK | 4th October, 2022 New Global Growth Programme We are thrilled to announce that SellersFunding has joined the AVASK trusted partner network. This collaboration will enable e-commerce sellers to accelerate their business expansion, whilst providing a seamless integration of our services. ‘By combining the financial capabilities of SellersFunding …
The new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) is mandatory for all UK import clearances from 1st October 2022. Until recently, HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system has been at the forefront of customs declarations in the UK. But the existing CHIEF customs declaration system …
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng is set to announce a “mini-budget” to the House of Commons tomorrow, Friday 23rd September 2022. What is a mini budget? The Chancellor of the Exchequer is in effect a fiscal statement that is made partway through a financial year. It is usually …
A moment to pause and reflect… On Monday 19th October, the people of the United Kingdom will pause and gather to reflect and celebrate the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as we lead the rest of the world mourning her loss. As a mark of respect, the AVASK …
Un articolo blog scritto da AccessiWay Se oggi parliamo di “disabilità” lo dobbiamo fare allontanandoci dal retaggio culturale che ci porta a pensare subito all’utente non vedente o a quella che nel gergo comune viene definita la “carrozzina”. Ad oggi la disabilità (largamente intesa) coinvolge il 20% circa della popolazione …
A guest blog by E-Comas Remember advertising in the old days? Marketing your brand and products used to be imprecise at best – you placed your adverts and then simply waited to see if sales would grow. Whereas now, with online advertising, we are blessed in being able to see …
A guest blog from Margin Business https://marginbusiness.com/ Online transactions have become an indispensable part of our lives. Even before the pandemic, eCommerce was growing in leaps and bounds. Then Covid-19 and the resultant lockdowns changed the world as we knew it. Online sales became a part of everyday life. The …
What, Amazon Might Owe Me Money? Yes, that’s right, if you are an Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) seller, you are probably owed FBA reimbursement for Amazon mistakes in handling your inventory. Why didn’t you know this? Well, it’s not that Amazon is trying to hide its mistakes, it’s just …
Are you thinking about selling your Amazon business? We’ve compiled a list of helpful tips and recommendations for eCommerce sellers who are looking to successfully exit Amazon. Read on! How to Successfully Exit Amazon? As capital keeps pouring into the Amazon marketplace, it proves its worth a serious endeavor. Aggregator …
We are now settling into the second quarter of 2022. This year, the Easter public holidays fall between the 15th-18th of April. Several key dates are public holidays in the United Kingdom. These are as follows: During these public holidays, the AVASK UK Offices will be closed. All enquiries will be …
The UK has released its response to the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation. Find out what this means and how it will affect your business. In November 2021, following the COP26 Climate Conference held in Glasgow, the UK Government announced, ‘The Environment Act’, which set out to improve air …
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak this afternoon announced his Spring 2022 Statement from the UK Government. Within this announcement, The Chancellor affirmed the Government’s commitment to stand behind businesses in the UK. Boosting productivity and productivity within the UK is key to the Spring Statement, as are the plans to incentivise …
Today is the international awareness day of forests. The day was first proclaimed by the United Nations in 2012, to raise awareness of the importance of forests and to equally encourage all countries within the world to recognise the importance of choosing sustainable and ecologically friendly activities to preserve these …
Do you know how participation of the UK in the Amazon EFN program will affect your business? The start of 2022 has seen the announcement by Amazon that they will be reintroducing the European Fulfilment Network (EFN) between the UK and the EU. This service will be returning from 1st …
Find out how AVASK can support you to negotiate the best possible deal when exiting your business. 2021 had seen an exponential growth in e-commerce sales. With the pandemic opening consumers eyes to the ease and simplicity of online shopping, the demographic of online shoppers expanding, and many traditional brick …
New changes to European customs legislation could affect your business from the 1st January 2022 From the start of 2022, full import declarations will be required at point of entry into the UK, which applies to all goods being imported. 2021 saw the end of the easement using CFSP EIDR, …
Prepare your business for the new UK Plastic Packaging Tax legislation The UK’s new Plastic Packaging Taxes (PPT) could affect your e-commerce business if you are established in or importing goods into the UK from 1st April 2022. Following on from the launches of new EPR legislation in France and …
The US Tax Season is almost upon us, a time when individual taxpayers and corporations prepare their financial accounts and reports for the year ending and submit their tax returns. The US Tax Season will take place as usual between January 1st and April 15th, 2022. With the approach of the …
