Expandeco Blog

“FURT DAČO” was the working title of my now somewhat traditional year-end review blog, in which I try to summarise the highlights of Expandeco’s year. This pretty much sums up the year-round hustle and bustle along with the dynamics in the company.

A boot-shaped country is not very logistically advantageous for European online shops. Deliveries are thus complicated by the less accessible Southern Italy. The Greeks, on the other hand, with their “tomorrow is also a day” attitude, are not very bothered about the delivery speed of parcels. However, Southern European customers, as in other countries, are demanding in terms of service, demanding hassle-free returns, and the quickest possible resolution of their complaints. This is what can be solved without compromise by collection points abroad.

Lower entry costs, the popularity of shopping from foreign online shops and the status of the richest Balkan country. Though one of the smallest countries in Europe in terms of area, it’s one of the strongest in terms of purchasing power. Read our special e-book that will guide you through your first expansion steps into Slovenia.

Entering an online shop abroad is naturally accompanied by many new tasks and long-term challenges. In the past chapters of our expansion guide, we have described situations that online shops commonly encounter when expanding. We have thus addressed the most common mistakes of entrepreneurs and their possible solutions in terms of streamlining input costs and demands of time.  

Success in foreign e-commerce markets is not just about building a positive customer experience. Knowledge of European legislation, local payment methods or local regulations is also essential. Laws are subject to every business and are one of the fundamental pillars of expansion. How to set up your processes in accordance with the guidelines? How to maximize profit? And what trends dominate payment methods?