Using the bank details provided by sellers, Shopfront will transfer funds to each seller’s account approximately 7 days after transactions are completed. Transfers are done at a cost of $ 2 USD and are deducted from the transfer total.
Most Frequent Questions & Answers.
There are two ways in which you can add products to your Shopfront store. Under the “Quick Start” function on your Seller Dashboard, you can choose any of the functions:
Import Products from Excel Download our CSV file designed to make uploading your products quicker and easier and which allows you to add multiple products at a time.
Add Products You may choose to individually add products directly through the dashboard. You can also add products through the “Add Products” option under the Products function, also found on your Seller Dashboard.
Import Products from Excel Download our CSV file designed to make uploading your products quicker and easier and which allows you to add multiple products at a time.
Add Products You may choose to individually add products directly through the dashboard. You can also add products through the “Add Products” option under the Products function, also found on your Seller Dashboard.
You can set up your Shopfront page in 6 simple steps:
Step 1 Click on the “Join/Login” tab in the top right-hand corner and select “Register Shop”
Step 2 Select a plan: there are currently 4 options you can choose from. Selecting a plan that is right for your business is very important. Click here to see package options. Once you have selected a plan, enter your Business Name and Business Type, whether you are a Retailer, Wholesaler, Service Provider, Delivery Service or Restaurant. Enter your Legal Status depending on whether your business is registered as a Sole Trader, Partnership or Company or whether you operate as an Individual or under a Trading Name. Select the country that you operate in or would like to create the page for, as well as where your business is located within that country. Also, enter your business’ telephone number. Upload your logo then choose your selling start date. Enter your business address, website and alternate contact number.
Step 3 Enter business settings. Here you will need to state if your business is registered to pay VAT and what the percentage is. You will also need to enter your VAT Registration number, the month your financial year starts and your stock accounting method, eg. FIFO (First In, First Out).
Step 4 Enter owner information. This section requires you to enter the owner’s name, email address, and password that will be used to log into your Shopfront business account.
Step 5 Subscription Checkout. Here you will confirm your subscription to the package that you selected and make the payment if necessary. Once this is done you will receive 2 emails, one confirming your registration is complete and the other confirming your subscription to the package you choose.
Step 6 Upload the KYC documents needed to verify your account. For more info on the documents and information needed click here. Verifying your documents could take up to 2 business days, after which you will receive an email confirming verification. Once your business is verified, you will be able to sell on Shopfront.
Step 1 Click on the “Join/Login” tab in the top right-hand corner and select “Register Shop”
Step 2 Select a plan: there are currently 4 options you can choose from. Selecting a plan that is right for your business is very important. Click here to see package options. Once you have selected a plan, enter your Business Name and Business Type, whether you are a Retailer, Wholesaler, Service Provider, Delivery Service or Restaurant. Enter your Legal Status depending on whether your business is registered as a Sole Trader, Partnership or Company or whether you operate as an Individual or under a Trading Name. Select the country that you operate in or would like to create the page for, as well as where your business is located within that country. Also, enter your business’ telephone number. Upload your logo then choose your selling start date. Enter your business address, website and alternate contact number.
Step 3 Enter business settings. Here you will need to state if your business is registered to pay VAT and what the percentage is. You will also need to enter your VAT Registration number, the month your financial year starts and your stock accounting method, eg. FIFO (First In, First Out).
Step 4 Enter owner information. This section requires you to enter the owner’s name, email address, and password that will be used to log into your Shopfront business account.
Step 5 Subscription Checkout. Here you will confirm your subscription to the package that you selected and make the payment if necessary. Once this is done you will receive 2 emails, one confirming your registration is complete and the other confirming your subscription to the package you choose.
Step 6 Upload the KYC documents needed to verify your account. For more info on the documents and information needed click here. Verifying your documents could take up to 2 business days, after which you will receive an email confirming verification. Once your business is verified, you will be able to sell on Shopfront.
There are three fees associated with Shopfront, two associated with your account:
Sign up Fee This is a one-time fee to set up your business page on the service.
Membership Fee You agree to pay a monthly membership fee that goes towards running and managing the service. This also allows you all the benefits that come in the future.
Transactional Fee This is a transaction fee that is applied in the checkout process. This fee will be passed on to the buyer, not the seller.
Sign up Fee This is a one-time fee to set up your business page on the service.
Membership Fee You agree to pay a monthly membership fee that goes towards running and managing the service. This also allows you all the benefits that come in the future.
Transactional Fee This is a transaction fee that is applied in the checkout process. This fee will be passed on to the buyer, not the seller.
Yes. Please read through the Cancellation and suspension of account section of our Terms and Conditions for more info.
By default, the last used shipping address will be saved into your Sample Store account. When you are checking out your order, the default shipping address will be displayed and you have the option to amend it if you need to.
Provides you a place to sell your business services and products to a wider audience.
No, Shopfront doesn’t require its sellers to have a business license to sell their products. However, when selling on Shopfront you are required to follow all laws from your country that apply to you as a small business selling online.
Shopfront is a Caribbean Marketplace website designed to empower Caribbean individuals and business owners, to allow them to join the internet selling revolution. You can set up your existing business to sell your products and/or services online.