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Prep requirements, fulfilment costs and UK compliance — written by the people doing the prepping.

FBA Guides6 min read

TikTok Shop Fulfilment in the UK: Keeping Up When You Go Viral

TikTok Shop demand is spiky and its dispatch SLAs are strict. How UK sellers structure fulfilment to survive a viral video without a suspension.

Costs6 min read

3PL Storage Costs Explained: Pallet vs Bin vs Cubic Metre

How UK 3PLs charge for storage — pallet, bin and cubic metre pricing compared, with worked examples showing which model suits your stock.

Costs7 min read

Choosing a 3PL: 12 Questions to Ask Before You Sign

The 12 questions that expose a 3PL's real pricing, accuracy and contract terms before you commit — and the answers that should worry you.

FBA Guides6 min read

Bundling and Multipacks on Amazon: Rules, Labels and Pitfalls

Amazon's rules for bundles and multipacks — separate listings, correct FNSKUs, 'sold as set' labelling — and the mistakes that strand stock.

FBA Guides6 min read

Amazon Removal Orders: What Happens to Your Returned Stock

How Amazon removal orders work, what they cost, and how to turn returned and stranded FBA stock back into sellable inventory.

FBA Guides5 min read

How to Announce Inbound Stock to Your Prep Centre (ASN Guide)

What an ASN is, what to include, and why announced deliveries get received faster, counted accurately and billed correctly.

FBA Guides7 min read

FBA vs FBM in the UK: Costs, Control and When to Switch

How FBA and FBM really compare for UK sellers — fees, Prime eligibility, storage limits and margins — and when running both makes sense.

Costs6 min read

FBA Prep Centre Costs in the UK: What You'll Actually Pay

UK FBA prep pricing broken down: per-unit rates, storage, receiving fees and the hidden extras that inflate quotes — with real numbers.

UK Compliance5 min read

What Is FHDDS and Does Your Fulfilment Partner Need It?

HMRC's Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme explained: who must register, what it means for overseas sellers, and what to ask your 3PL.

FBA Guides6 min read

FBA Prep Requirements UK: The Complete 2026 Checklist

Every prep step Amazon expects before your stock arrives at a UK fulfilment centre — labelling, poly bags, expiry dates and packaging, in one checklist.