Drop-shipping is the coolest internet concept you've never heard of. With drop-shipping, you have no inventory, no warehouse, and no stock cluttering up your home. Simply sell the products through your website, process the orders, and have the wholesaler ship it directly to your customer. It's like having free products to sell online!
Contrast that with another technique, affiliate marketing. When you recommend products to your customers, you send them an e-mail that contains an affiliate link - one that takes them directly to a website where they can purchase the product. You get a commission from each sale.
A lot can go wrong with affiliate marketing. There's no way to ensure the customer goes to the website. You have no control over the content of the site, and forget about making any changes! And how do you know you are getting all the money that you deserve?
Drop-shipping offers many rewards and few risks. You don't have to store, insure, or count any stock - that's all up to the manufacturer. Your shipping costs are passed on, too, saving you money. Best of all, you can account for every penny. Think of what you could sell:
* Home based gift business drop-shipping
* Gems and Jewelery-making Supplies Drop-Shipping
* Candle wholesaler/supplier drop-shipping
* Fabric and upholstery drop-shipping
* Cast-iron banks drop-shipping
* Home security business drop-shipping
That's just a start - there are thousands of opportunities out there!
Drop-shipping is a wonderful option - if you can find a wholesaler or manufacturer willing to play along. Many don't want the hassle. Scam artists working online will disguise themselves as "internet malls" or "buying clubs", pretending to be wholesalers in order to take your money. Make sure you work with a reputable company.
So who can you trust? Chris Malta to the rescue! He operates the Drop-Ship Source Directory, a listing of reputable wholesalers who offer drop-shipping. His company of dedicated staff researches each new listing, ensuring that there are no scam artists. New information is added daily, and all new drop-shippers are carefully screened.
Better yet, you get access to over three million products - three million name-brand products and specialty items which you could sell on your website, helping you to make amazing profits with your online business.
Drop-shipping is a great way to increase your profits, keep more money for yourself, and reduce the risks of running a business. Try it for your website today!
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© Stephen Beck, 2008
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