# The 6 Common Mistakes New Online Businesses Make and How to Avoid

URL: https://efcluk.com/the-6-common-mistakes-new-online-businesses-make-and-how-to-avoid-them/
Publisher: Ecommerce Fulfilment Centre
Last updated: 2026-01-16

> This EFCL blog article looks at common mistakes made by new online businesses and how to avoid them, with a focus on the value of UK ecommerce fulfilment for growing brands. EFCL is a Manchester-based 3PL offering storage, pick and pack, labelling, postage, returns and a dedicated package for new start-ups.

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## Frequently asked questions

### How can ecommerce fulfilment help a new online business?

Ecommerce fulfilment helps a new online business by handling storage, picking, packing and shipping orders, so owners can focus on selling. EFCL, a UK 3PL based in Manchester, also manages labelling, postage and returns, which removes much of the day-to-day workload that can overwhelm a growing brand in its early stages.

### Does EFCL offer support specifically for start-ups?

Yes, EFCL offers a dedicated New Startup Business Package designed for new online sellers. Alongside this, start-ups can access a free product sourcing consultation, global sourcing support, and freight and customs clearance, helping new brands get products into stock and out to customers across the United Kingdom.

### Which online marketplaces can EFCL fulfil orders for?

EFCL fulfils orders for Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Etsy, WooCommerce and TikTok Shop. It also provides ecommerce integrations, so new businesses selling on one or several of these platforms can connect their store and have orders picked, packed and shipped from EFCL's UK fulfilment centre.

### Can EFCL handle returns for my online shop?

Yes, EFCL provides returns and inspection services for online sellers. Returned items are received and checked, which helps new businesses manage refunds and restocking without handling returns themselves. This sits alongside EFCL's wider fulfilment services, including pick and pack, packaging, labelling and postage.

### Where is EFCL based and which areas does it serve?

EFCL is based in Manchester and serves online businesses across the United Kingdom. As a UK 3PL and ecommerce fulfilment provider, it offers pallet storage, warehouse storage, container handling, pick and pack and postage for sellers of all sizes, from new start-ups to growing brands.