We are a software company with a lot of passion, commitment and drive behind what we do and support. uShops is one of our first online services which started with the idea of selling jewelry online. Inspired and evolved, few months later we ended up with the platform you are currently reviewing or using. Our mantra is : “online shopping simplified”, “measure and respond” and “human touch”. This service is our beginning.
The management team consists a lethal combination of MBAs, marketing gurus and technology experts who bring a lot of innovative ideas to our venture. We are backed by a locally contracted accounting and legal team in Hong Kong.
OUR GOAL?
Our goal is to be the best online services out there to help individuals and businesses sell products online.
We want to make your experience a WOW experience, so please do not hesitate to send us feedback on where we might be able to do better. On the other hand, we are also a startup and prone to the usual hiccups. So we also appreciate your understanding and support.
OUR OFFER?
We allow anyone on the web, to open up [link to uShops register] a online shop within 5 minutes and start listing products to reach millions of potential customers.
As a seller, you need a paypal account to get paid. Paypal protects both buyers and sellers against fraud and also charge a reasonable commission for their service. Check out their fees[link to paypal fees table].
For buyers we are completely free and will offer a variety of products, brands, discounts and super cool ways of finding products of their interest online.
WHERE
We are headquartered in Hong Kong under the name “redbytes software Pvt Ltd” and have partnerships worldwide. We have a geographically dispersed team, which covers technology, marketing and management. We plan to initially focus marketing efforts on India and China along with the United states. But really, we are on the web, which does not know any boundaries. Click here to contact us [link contact us page].
WHEN
The idea of uShops was born towards the end of 2006 with a desire to create a marketplace for buying and selling jewelery online. Later on it was decided to open up uShops to other items as well to allow for a broader reach.
WHY
Individuals and small businesses shy away from the online world due to many reasons such as lack of knowledge, unknown costs and a variety of other factors. We recognize the need for a simple platform which can bring together buyers and sellers and provide the core services required for online shopping. uShops brings a focused perspective allowing simple fixed prices shops to be created effortlessly by anyone who knows how to use the mouse. We are client service focused and like to keep things simple. We provide the service free of charge for a limited time period.
OUR FEES
uShops is a free platform for a limited time period of 6 months from when you join. We plan to charge a very nominal fee after 6 months of free usage to all sellers on our site. We will obviously notify you and let you know in advance when we do that. The pay model will come with even improved features for people (even mildly) serious about selling. we promise to work hard and ensure that you get every penny’s worth when you use our site.
