Shopmatic makes its platform available for SMEs, aspiring entrepreneurs

E-commerce company Shopmatic announced it is making its platform available for SMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs at the cost of only Rs 50 for one year. Customers set up and manage their online store and pay 3% when they make a successful sale.

In a statement, Shopmatic says it recognises that to leverage the opportunities from ecommerce, SMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs should have the freedom to make use of a comprehensive platform without the burden of an upfront investment or committed fees, and has launched this disruptive offering.

Despite e-commerce being the sunrise sector in India, not all SMBs, hobbyists, craftspersons, artisans and businesses have embraced the e-commerce route because of the upfront investment required and the perception that setting up an ecommerce business is difficult. Moreover, businesses are unsure if they would even be successful, after paying significant fees to website developers or ecommerce platform providers.

Shopmatic says it addresses these pain points with this launch - going online is no longer difficult with Shopmatic as businesses can download the App or sign up for a Shopmatic account via a computer, tablet or any device and create an ecommerce store in a matter of minutes.

“Shopmatic has always been focused on enabling a successful ecommerce business for its customers. This launch further reaffirms Shopmatic’s commitment towards its customers. We will continue to invest in new capabilities and support our customers in their ecommerce journey. We have eliminated the barriers for anyone wanting to sell online thus by taking away the hurdles of price and device accessibility. By leveraging the smartphone penetration in the country and coupling that with our pricing flexibility, we intend to bring 500,000 customers into the ecommerce ecosystem in the next 12 months,“ Anurag Avula, Co-Founder & CEO, Shopmatic, said in a statement.

Shopmatic says it has helped over 50,000 sellers establish a thriving online business by offering easy-to-use, power-packed tools and functionality. Aspiring online entrepreneurs will have at their disposal the entire ecosystem to sell online - a customizable store builder, payment gateway & shipping integration, social media channel listing, chat enablement on store, data insights, and several promotional tools.