Minis is the result of the diversification strategy of Swiggy. It is a self-serve platform that allows businesses to set up their online store and reach out and sell to customers - both local and pan India. Minis on Swiggy allows sellers to build their storefronts, upload product catalogues, and funnel existing and new customers from various channels to one unified selling platform with seamless payments and logistics integrations, all in a matter of minutes and with no technical know-how required.
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Link - https://mini.store/
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Small sellers have various options to reach customers and sell their products, each with its own set of benefits and limitations. Here's a comprehensive look at some common avenues small sellers might use, along with their cons and limitations:
Minis Highlights 3 core benefits to small businesses/entrepreneurs.
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The core value proposition of Swiggy Minis centres on providing small businesses and individual entrepreneurs a zero-commission, self-serve platform that facilitates easy setup and management of online storefronts. This initiative allows sellers to fully control their operations, including catalog and order management while avoiding the typical high costs associated with online marketplaces. Swiggy Minis aims to democratize online selling by making it accessible, cost-effective, and versatile for a wide range of products beyond food.
Swiggy Minis envisioned as a feature within the Swiggy platform that focuses on mini-sized orders or quick, small purchases, can help small sellers meet their needs in several ways. Here's how Swiggy Minis could potentially address the challenges and fulfil the needs of small sellers:
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Seller Type | Description | Monthly Orders | Feature Usage | Business Dependence | Additional Activities |
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Casual | Small-scale sellers who use the platform lightly. | About 10 orders | Use basic features; not fully utilizing the platform. | Minis as a secondary or minor sales channel. | Limited or no additional marketing activities. |
Core | Engaged sellers who rely significantly on Minis. | About 50 orders | Use most platform features effectively. | Minis is the primary sales channel. | May engage in some promotional activities. |
Power | High-volume sellers fully committed to Minis. | 600+ orders (20+ orders/day) | Utilizes all available features. | Uses Minis as their main business platform, akin to a personal website. | Runs regular social media campaigns, and utilizes advanced features for promotion and customer engagement. |
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Criteria | Casual Seller | Core Seller | Power Seller |
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Seller Type | Small-scale, infrequent sellers | Regular, engaged sellers | Full-scale, highly active sellers |
Age | 20-30 years | 25-40 years | 30-50 years |
Gender | Male/Female | Male/Female | Male/Female |
City | Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities | Tier 1 & Tier 2 cities | Major urban centres (Tier 1 cities) |
Occupation | Part-time jobs, students | Full-time jobs, small business owners | Entrepreneurs, established business owners |
Educational Background | College Education | Graduate degree | Advanced degrees or significant industry experience |
Income Source | Part-time jobs, gigs | Primary job, secondary business | Primary Business |
Marital Status | Single | Married or single | Married or single |
Family Size | Lives with friends or alone | Lives with flatmates, family, or alone | Lives with family |
Most Used Apps | Social media apps (Instagram, Snapchat), gaming apps | Professional apps, social media (LinkedIn, Facebook) | Business management tools, social media (LinkedIn) |
Money Spent Where | Entertainment, dining out | Household necessities, business investments | Business growth, personal and family investments |
Content Consumed | Entertainment videos, casual games | News, educational content, industry trends | Industry news, business growth strategies |
Hobbies | Gaming, socializing with friends | Reading, casual sports | Travelling, reading, strategic games |
Monthly Orders | Few orders (e.g., 10 orders/month) | Moderate orders (e.g., 50 orders/month) | High volume (20+ orders/day) |
Primary Business | Part-time or side business | Primary channel but not only source of income | Full-fledged business operation |
Platform Usage | Uses basic features | Uses most features effectively | Utilizes all features extensively |
Marketing Activities | Minimal or none | Some targeted promotions | Extensive marketing across multiple channels |
Dependence on Platform | Low | Moderate | High |
Experience with Online Sales | Limited experience | Some experience, still learning | Highly experienced and skilled |
Customer Interaction | Minimal direct interaction | Regular interaction and feedback management | Intensive interaction, high customer engagement |
Business Goals | Supplement income | Steady income source | Market expansion and dominance |
Growth Potential | Low growth expected | Moderate growth potential | High growth and scaling potential |
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Frequency | Primary | Regular Use & Interaction: Encourage frequent app use through notifications, updates, and insights that help sellers manage their daily operations efficiently. Regular interaction with the app ensures sellers are more responsive to customer orders and can quickly adapt to changing market demands. Continuous Data Input: Frequent seller updates regarding inventory, pricing, and special offers help keep the platform dynamic and responsive to customer needs, enhancing the service’s overall value proposition. |
Depth | Secondary | Feature Utilization: Drive deeper engagement by training sellers to use more complex App features such as sales analytics, targeted promotions, and customer feedback tools. This not only improves their operational efficiency but also their ability to strategise based on data-driven insights. Quality of Interaction: Enhance the quality of interactions with the app by providing a user-friendly interface and personalised support, making it easier for sellers to manage their presence on Swiggy Minis. |
Width | No | Narrow Focus on Specific Offerings: Keep the seller app focused on facilitating and enhancing the experience of selling mini-sized orders rather than broadening the app to include unrelated features or services. This focus helps maintain clarity and usability for sellers, who will likely have specific needs related to quick, small-scale order fulfilment. Avoid Feature Bloat: Preventing the app from becoming overloaded with features that are not directly beneficial for the quick service food industry, ensuring that the app remains efficient and easy to use for sellers. |
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Element | Details |
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Goal | To minimize stock discrepancies and ensure inventory is always updated accurately. |
Success Metric | Reduction in inventory errors; increase in customer satisfaction due to accurate stock information. |
Problem Statement | Sellers frequently encounter challenges in keeping their inventory levels accurate, leading to issues like overselling or stockouts. |
Current Alternative | Manual inventory updates or third-party inventory management tools that do not integrate seamlessly with the selling platform. |
Solution | Implement an automated inventory management system within the Swiggy Minis app that syncs with sales data in real time and alerts sellers about low stock or discrepancies. |
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Goal | To maximize profitability by adjusting prices based on demand, competition, and market trends. |
Success Metric | Increase in average profit margins; more competitive pricing leading to higher sales volume. |
Problem Statement | Sellers struggle to set competitive prices that also reflect market dynamics and ensure profitability. |
Current Alternative | Manual price adjustments based on guesswork or static pricing strategies that fail to capitalize on changing market conditions. |
Solution | A dynamic pricing feature that uses algorithms to suggest optimal pricing strategies based on real-time data analytics, competition, and demand patterns. |
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Element | Details |
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Goal | To provide sellers with immediate insights into their sales performance, helping them make informed decisions quickly. |
Success Metric | Increase in the use of dashboard data for business decisions; improvement in sales efficiency. |
Problem Statement | Sellers lack immediate and actionable insights into their sales trends and customer preferences, hindering effective decision-making. |
Current Alternative | External analytics tools that are not integrated with the sales platform and require manual data interpretation. |
Solution | A comprehensive, easy-to-use sales dashboard integrated into the Swiggy Minis app, offering real-time analytics on sales, customer behaviour, and financial trends. |
Element | Details |
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Goal | To expand sellers' reach by providing a platform where they can promote their products to other sellers and engage in B2B transactions. |
Success Metric | Increase in seller-to-seller transactions; growth in seller network engagement. |
Problem Statement | Sellers have limited avenues to market their excess inventory or procure goods at wholesale prices directly from other sellers. |
Current Alternative | Traditional B2B marketplaces may not cater specifically to the needs of small-scale or mini-sized order sellers. |
Solution | Develop a specialized marketplace within Swiggy Minis where sellers can list products for bulk sale or purchase, creating a supportive seller community. |
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To effectively engage sellers using the Swiggy Minis Seller App, I will outline five distinct seller engagement strategies. Each strategy will focus on different aspects of the seller experience on the platform, such as order management, inventory updates, and analytics. The strategies will be presented in individual tables for clarity and focus.
Element | Details |
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Title | Efficient Inventory Management Training |
Goal | To enhance sellers' ability to manage and update their inventory efficiently using the app. |
Focused ICP | Core and Power Sellers |
Seller Behavior | Sellers often struggle with keeping inventory data updated, leading to discrepancies between actual stock and online listings. |
Pitch / Content | "Master your inventory with our easy step-by-step training! Keep your listings accurate and customers happy." |
Offer | Free webinar training and an eBook on inventory management best practices. |
Channel | Email campaigns, In-app notifications |
Frequency and Timing | Quarterly training sessions; reminders sent one week and one day before the session. |
Success Metric to Track | Decrease in stock discrepancies and customer complaints regarding availability. |
Ramp-Up Milestone | 50% of targeted sellers trained by the end of Q2. |
Reasons Why the Campaign Will Work | Providing training helps sellers optimize their operations and reduces issues related to stock management, leading to better customer satisfaction. |
Proposed Flow | Introduction email -> Sign-up link -> Reminder email -> Training webinar -> Feedback survey -> Follow-up training offer |
Element | Details |
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Title | META Ads Utilization Boost |
Goal | To encourage and educate sellers on the effective use of META Ads to increase visibility and sales. |
Focused ICP | Power Sellers |
Seller Behavior | Power Sellers are looking to maximize sales and reach but may not be utilizing META Ads to their full potential. |
Pitch / Content | "Unlock the full potential of your Swiggy Minis store with META Ads! Learn how to target your ideal customers and boost your sales." |
Offer | Free trial of META Ads and a detailed guide on creating high-performing ads. |
Channel | In-app messages, Email |
Frequency and Timing | Campaign launch at the start of a new quarter; follow-up after one month. |
Success Metric to Track | Increase in ad adoption rate and a corresponding boost in sales for participating sellers. |
Ramp-Up Milestone | 25% increase in META Ad usage by the end of the campaign. |
Reasons Why the Campaign Will Work | Educating sellers about the benefits and strategies of META Ads will encourage them to invest in ads, increasing their sales and engagement. |
Proposed Flow | Email introduction -> In-app tutorial -> Free ad credits -> Ad performance review -> Adjustment recommendations |
Element | Details |
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Title | Catalogue Update Incentive Program |
Goal | To motivate sellers to regularly update their catalogues to reflect new items and seasonal offerings. |
Focused ICP | Casual and Core Sellers |
Seller Behavior | Sellers may neglect regular updates due to perceived complexity or lack of time. |
Pitch / Content | "Keep your menu fresh and exciting with regular updates. Participate in our update challenge to win exclusive rewards!" |
Offer | Rewards such as increased visibility on the platform and promotional credits for those who update monthly. |
Channel | In-app notifications, SMS |
Frequency and Timing | Monthly updates; reminders sent a week before the deadline. |
Success Metric to Track | Number of updates completed and an increase in customer engagement with updated listings. |
Ramp-Up Milestone | 40% of targeted sellers participating by the end of Q3. |
Reasons Why the Campaign Will Work | Incentives drive behaviour changes; regular catalogue updates can attract more customers by offering new and relevant products. |
Proposed Flow | Notification about the program -> Instructional content on updating catalogues -> Monthly reminders -> Reward distribution |
Element | Details |
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Title | Enhanced Sales and Engagement Analytics Training |
Goal | To help sellers understand and utilize the analytics tools provided by the app to improve their sales strategies. |
Focused ICP | Core and Power Sellers |
Seller Behavior | Sellers are not fully leveraging the insights from analytics due to a lack of understanding. |
Pitch / Content | "Gain insights into your customer behaviours. Join our analytics training and learn how to drive more sales effectively." |
Offer | Free analytics training sessions and subsequent monthly performance review calls. |
Channel | Email, In-app alerts |
Frequency and Timing | Bi-annual training; monthly review calls. |
Success Metric to Track | Increased usage of analytics tools and improvement in sales figures post-training. |
Ramp-Up Milestone | 60% of targeted sellers trained by the end of the year. |
Reasons Why the Campaign Will Work | With a better understanding of analytics, sellers can make informed decisions that enhance their sales and customer satisfaction. |
Proposed Flow | Initial email invite -> Training session -> Monthly follow-up calls -> Feedback and adjustment guidance |
Element | Details |
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Title | Review and Ratings Engagement Campaign |
Goal | To encourage sellers to engage with customer reviews and ratings actively, improving trust and service quality. |
Focused ICP | Casual, Core, and Power Sellers |
Seller Behavior | Sellers often overlook the importance of engaging with reviews, missing opportunities for improvement and customer interaction. |
Pitch / Content | "Connect with your customers like never before! Respond to their feedback and build a loyal customer base with our new review engagement tools." |
Offer | Guidelines and best practices for managing reviews, plus recognition for the most engaged sellers. |
Channel | In-app messages, Email |
Frequency and Timing | Launch at the start of a new financial quarter; ongoing monthly reminders. |
Success Metric to Track | Increase in the number of reviews responded to by sellers and improvement in overall ratings. |
Ramp-Up Milestone | 50% increase in review responses by sellers within six months. |
Reasons Why the Campaign Will Work | Encouraging sellers to engage with reviews enhances customer trust and can lead to higher retention and satisfaction rates. |
Proposed Flow | Campaign announcement -> Provision of response tools and training -> Monthly performance highlights -> Recognition and rewards for top performers |
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​1. Enhanced Platform Usability
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The current churn rate for Swiggy Mini's sellers is around 30%. Benchmarking this with the competition is tough as the churn numbers of Shopify, Etsy, Bikayi, and Dukan are not available publically.
One of the major reasons for churn is that Swiggy mini is a diversification product of Swiggy, while the mini is a SaaS product where its seller's responsibility to take care of and end activities, a lot of time sellers, as well as customers, get confused that Swiggy will take care of demand generation and order delivery, as that is the case for the major business of Swiggy i.e. food delivery and Instamart.
Voluntary reasons for churn​
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Involuntary reasons for churn​
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Element | Details |
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Strategy Title | Enhanced Seller Onboarding Experience |
Goal | To ensure that new sellers understand how to use the platform effectively from the start, increasing early engagement and reducing early-stage churn. |
Focused ICP | Casual Sellers |
Pitch/Content | "Get started on the right foot with our comprehensive onboarding program designed to help you maximize your sales and efficiency from day one!" |
Channel to Promote | Email, In-app notifications, and Welcome video upon first login |
Frequency and Timings | Initial setup followed by weekly tips for the first month |
Success Metrics | Reduction in churn rate within the first 90 days, increase in seller activity levels in the first month |
Ramp-Up Milestone | 90% of new sellers complete the onboarding process within their first week |
Reasons It Will Work | Proper onboarding ensures sellers are well-prepared to use the platform and see its benefits quickly, boosting confidence and reducing frustration. |
Proposed Flow | Welcome Email -> Interactive Onboarding Video -> Checklist of Initial Tasks -> Weekly Tips Email Series -> Feedback Survey |
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Strategy Title | Dynamic Pricing Optimization Workshop |
Goal | To educate sellers on using dynamic pricing tools to maximize profits, especially during peak demand times. |
Focused ICP | Core Sellers |
Pitch/Content | "Learn how to adjust your pricing in real-time to boost your earnings with our expert-led Dynamic Pricing Workshop!" |
Channel to Promote | Email, Webinars, In-app messages |
Frequency and Timings | Quarterly workshops |
Success Metrics | Increase in usage of dynamic pricing features, improvement in average earnings per seller |
Ramp-Up Milestone | 50% of core sellers adopt dynamic pricing strategies following the workshop |
Reasons It Will Work | Teaching sellers to respond to market demand with flexible pricing helps them stay competitive and increase earnings, encouraging continued engagement with the platform. |
Proposed Flow | Announcement Email -> Registration for Workshop -> Pre-Workshop Prep Material -> Live Webinar -> Post-Webinar Follow-up with Q&A and Resources |
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Strategy Title | Monthly Seller Success Stories |
Goal | To motivate and inspire sellers by sharing success stories of other sellers, demonstrating effective strategies and the potential for growth on the platform. |
Focused ICP | All ICPs |
Pitch/Content | "Get inspired by the success of fellow sellers! Learn from their experiences and apply these insights to grow your business!" |
Channel to Promote | Email newsletters, Blog posts, In-app features |
Frequency and Timings | Monthly features |
Success Metrics | Increase in engagement metrics post-feature, positive feedback on content, increase in application of featured strategies |
Ramp-Up Milestone | Feature 12 sellers per year with measurable growth following their featured month |
Reasons It Will Work | Positive reinforcement through success stories encourages emulation of effective practices and fosters a community feeling among sellers. |
Proposed Flow | Selection of Featured Seller -> Interview and Story Development -> Story Publication -> Promotion across Channels -> Monitoring Engagement and Feedback |
Element | Details |
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Strategy Title | Seller Support and Feedback Program |
Goal | To improve seller satisfaction and retention by actively seeking and addressing feedback and concerns. |
Focused ICP | Power Sellers |
Pitch/Content | "Your feedback drives our platform! Join our exclusive program to help shape the future of our seller tools and services." |
Channel to Promote | Direct emails, Dedicated support hotline, In-app feedback form |
Frequency and Timings | Ongoing, with quarterly reviews |
Success Metrics | Reduction in negative feedback, improvements based on seller suggestions, increased seller satisfaction scores |
Ramp-Up Milestone | Engage with 75% of power sellers in the feedback program within the first year |
Reasons It Will Work | Direct engagement with sellers about their concerns shows commitment to their success and responsiveness to their needs, enhancing loyalty. |
Proposed Flow | Invite to Program -> Initial Feedback Collection -> Quarterly Review Meetings -> Implementation of Changes -> Feedback on Changes |
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