Drop-shipping is a method of selling where someone other than the retailer handles the fulfillment of the products sold. As a drop-shipper, you won’t have to worry about handing any products or keeping up with inventory. In essence, as a drop-shipper you are the middle man of the actual sale. When selling an item online or through your own website, an order is received. The order is then passed on to the drop-shipping company one is working with. Once they receive the order, they will pack the product for shipping and ship it for you to the customer.

The profit you make from a sale will be the difference between what your customer pays for the product and what you pay the drop shipping company. With this type of business model, you can make big money drop shipping without having to handle the products, keeping inventory or shipping. Below are some tips for making your drop shipping business a successful one.

Use Credible Suppliers

The most important part of having a successful drop shipping business is having a good supplier. It can be hard to know which company to choose because there are many in the industry who cannot be relied upon and could cause you to lose business. When comparing drop shipping suppliers, be sure they fit your criteria for the type of products you are offering. There are many attributes of reliable suppliers to work with. Some are listed below.

Don’t Sell To Public- Most legitimate suppliers will not sell directly to the public. They focus their efforts on working with businesses.

Application– Real supplier companies will require an application to do business with them. If you are able to sign up with just a name and email, chances are good they aren’t a real drop shipping company.

Prices Not Public.  Since real drop-shipping companies don’t sell to the public. They won’t have their prices available to the public as well.

Choosing The Right Products To Sell

Along with finding the right company to work with for drop-shipping your products, you also need to figure out what the right products to sell will be. Two major attributes to keep in mind when considering products to sell are their marketing potential and their price point. You should consider market potential before you choose the products you want to sell. Products that are popular or evergreen are the best to sell. No matter what products you choose, the price point needs to be worth marketing. The profit you make from selling an item needs to be worth promoting it. In the world of drop-shipping, more businesses seem to find success selling products that are either smaller in size. Another great tip is to sell items that aren’t found easily in local areas.

Using The Right Sales Channel To Sell Your Products. There are many ways to sell your drop-shipping products. If you are new to the business, you can start by selling your products through auction sites like E-bay and Amazon. Keep in mind that each of those sites have fees for selling with them. Before you pick products to sell, check the profit margin. Once one gets his or her feet wet, it is best to create a dedicated website to drop-ship items from. With your own website, you can sell any items you want and not have to pay another website fees for selling. With some good research on picking the products you want to sell and choosing the best supplier to work with, anyone can make big money drop-shipping. Knowing your industry and testing your market will go a long way towards running a successful drop-shipping business online.