Part 1
12 min read
Setting Up Basic Wholesale Pricing
Customer tags, discount codes, and draft orders. What works for 5-10 customers—and when to upgrade.
Wholesale for Shopify
No Shopify Plus. No separate store. No manual chaos.
We've built custom wholesale systems for Shopify merchants managing $2.3M+ in B2B revenue. Now we're packaging that expertise into an app that's accessible to more merchants.
One store. One checkout. One source of truth.
Questions? Email us directly: contact@effizient.io
The Problem
Custom wholesale is too expensive. Apps have gaps.
We see merchants choosing between $50K+ custom development or $50-150/month apps that don't quite fit. There's a better way.
- Managing Two Shopify Stores
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Paying $60-160/month for two stores. Spending hours syncing inventory. Dealing with overselling issues. Duplicate product management.
- Manual Wholesale Workflows
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Handling inquiries via email. Creating custom quotes in spreadsheets. Manually entering draft orders. Losing hours every week to repetitive tasks.
- Using Apps with Gaps
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Paying for features you don't need. Missing features you do. Complex setup processes. Limitations with checkout customization. ERP integration headaches.
Our Wholesale Experience
We've solved these problems before
- Wholesale Revenue Enabled in 2024
- $2.3M
- Custom Wholesale Systems Since 2019
- 7
- Years Building E-commerce Software
- 13
Learn More
Wholesale Setup Guides
Step-by-step tutorials for setting up wholesale on Shopify—and where the manual approach breaks down.
Part 2
15 min read
Adding Multi-Tier Pricing
Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 pricing. Customer segments, Shopify Functions, and where things get complicated.
Part 3
18 min read
Net 30 Payment Terms
Invoice after shipping, payment tracking, accounting integration. 5 approaches from manual to automated.
Part 4
20 min read
Wholesale Apps: Honest Review
Every Shopify wholesale solution compared: Manual, BSS Commerce, SparkLayer, apps, Plus, and what we're building.
Our Solution
What we're building
A Shopify app that brings custom wholesale capabilities to more merchants at an accessible price point.
- Tag-Based Wholesale Pricing
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Tag customers and products to automatically apply wholesale pricing. Multi-tier discounts (wholesale-tier-1, wholesale-tier-2). Percentage-based pricing rules. No manual price list management.
- Checkout Customization (No Plus Required)
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Custom shipping methods for wholesale customers. Custom payment methods (hide credit card, enable invoicing). Net payment terms (Net 30, Net 60) without Shopify Plus.
- Single Store, Separate Experiences
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Consolidate dual stores into one Shopify store. Maintain separate retail and wholesale experiences. Unified inventory and order management. Save $30-80/month in duplicate store costs.
- Simple Setup
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Guided onboarding process. Tag your customers and products. Configure pricing rules. Deploy to production in hours, not weeks. No complex technical setup required.
How Merchants Handle Wholesale Today
All current solutions have trade-offs
Shopify Plus B2B
- $2,000+/month
- Enterprise complexity
- Locked into Plus
Generic Apps
- Missing key features
- Complex setup
- Checkout limitations
Separate Stores
- $60-160/month
- Duplicate work
- Inventory sync issues
Custom Development
- $50K+ investment
- Months to build
- Ongoing maintenance
There's a better way →
$50-100/month. Hours to deploy. No Plus required. Built by developers who've done this 7 times.
We Need Your Input
Help us build the right solution
We've built custom wholesale systems for specific merchants. Now we're talking to 50+ wholesale merchants to ensure we're building the right features for the broader market and not missing critical workflows.
What we're asking
- 15-20 minutes of your time for a conversation
- Your honest feedback about your current wholesale setup
- What's working, what's frustrating, what's missing
- Help us understand critical workflows we might miss
What you get
- Early access to the app when we launch
- Direct influence on features we build
- Free setup assistance when you onboard
- No sales pitch—just a genuine conversation
Common Questions
FAQ
- Do I need to be on Shopify Plus?
- No. Our app uses Shopify Functions which are available to all Shopify plans. You get checkout customization without paying $2,000/month for Plus.
- How long does setup take?
- Most merchants are up and running in a few hours. Tag your customers, tag your products, set your pricing rules, and deploy. Our guided onboarding walks you through each step.
- Can I migrate my existing wholesale customers?
- Yes. If you're currently using separate stores, a different app, or managing manually, we'll help you migrate your existing wholesale customers during onboarding.
- What if I need custom features?
- That's exactly why we're talking to merchants now—to understand what features need to be built into the app. If you have unique requirements, we can discuss custom development separately through effizient.io.
- How much will it cost?
- We're targeting $50-100/month pricing. Final pricing will be determined based on feedback from merchants like you about what features matter most.
- When will the app launch?
- We're currently in the research phase. Merchants who provide feedback will get early access to beta testing and influence the development roadmap.
- Will this work with my existing apps and integrations?
- Yes. Our app integrates natively with Shopify's checkout and doesn't conflict with other apps. If you're using specific integrations (ERP, accounting, etc.), let us know during our conversation so we can prioritize compatibility.
Share Your Wholesale Challenges
Whether you're managing two stores, using an app that doesn't quite fit, or handling wholesale manually—we want to learn from your experience.
Or email us directly: contact@effizient.io