As a well-known cross-border e-commerce platform, Temu has attracted the attention and participation of many sellers. Among them, the semi-hosting model is a business model that has attracted much attention. The following will answer some common questions to help sellers better understand and carry out Temu’s semi-hosting business.
Q1: Sellers have already entered Temu’s full-hosting with a license. Do they need to register a semi-hosting store again?
A1: You need to re-register a semi-hosting store. The specific operation is to add a sub-store in the account management of the main store, and then select semi-hosting to complete the registration. This ensures that sellers have independent stores and operating systems under the semi-hosting model and better conduct business.
Q2: What are the advantages for sellers to join Temu’s semi-hosting?
A2: Temu’s semi-hosting model has multiple advantages. First, sellers do not need to bear advertising costs and customer service costs, which can reduce sellers’ operating costs and pressure. Secondly, compared with the full-hosting model, the semi-hosting model has a faster fulfillment time and can meet consumer needs more quickly. In addition, the semi-hosting model can sell a wider range of categories, providing sellers with more business opportunities and development space.
Q3: When can I start selling on the semi-hosted platform?
A3: Sellers can now register for a store and start selling on the US site on March 15, and will also start selling on other sites such as Europe. Sellers can prepare and plan in advance according to their needs and plans to seize market opportunities.
Q4: What is the difference between an ID card, an individual business license, and a corporate license?
A4: In terms of traffic, there is no difference between these three types of certificates. However, an ID card can only register one store, while individual business licenses and corporate licenses can register 20 stores. Therefore, if sellers need to have multiple stores, they can consider registering with individual business licenses or corporate licenses.
Q5: Can US entities enter semi-hosted platforms?
A5: No, currently only Hong Kong and mainland entities are supported for registration. Among them, Hong Kong entities settle in US dollars, while mainland entities settle in RMB. Sellers need to pay attention to choosing the correct entity type and settlement currency when registering to avoid affecting subsequent operations and settlements.
Q6: Do you have any good suggestions?
A6: For sellers who want to start Temu semi-hosted business, it is recommended to identify a vertical category from the beginning of opening a store and connect with a buyer to send products. At the same time, sellers need to ensure that the number of items must be large, and there is a dedicated person to connect, and pay attention to communication channels such as knock and WeChat messages. Sellers also need to learn more, think more, and actively find answers to questions. When encountering questions they don’t understand, they can ask the platform or other sellers for advice. This can help sellers better adapt to market demand and platform rules and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Q7: What fees does it cost for sellers to settle in Temu?
A7: There is only a deposit fee for settling in Temu, which is RMB 1,000 for the full-hosted spot model; RMB 5,000 for the pre-sale JIT model; and RMB 10,000 for semi-hosted.
In short, through the above questions and answers, sellers can better understand the relevant issues and requirements of Temu’s semi-hosted business. When conducting business, sellers need to choose appropriate models and strategies based on their actual situation and needs, and make adequate preparations and plans to improve their operational efficiency and effectiveness and achieve better development and profitability.