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TITLE: How to Make Dropshipping Work for Your Ecommerce Business

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Introduction

If you’re new to ecommerce, dropshipping

might seem like an easy ride to the top.

And, for many people, it’s a great method

for building an online retail service.

However, if you plan to build your business

around it, there are a few things you should

take into consideration before you jump off

the deep end.

What is Dropshipping? Dropshipping, simply put, is when you, as a retailer, do not actually stock the things you sell but, instead, have the items shipped directly from the supplier or manufacturer to the customer. There are obvious advantages to this. First of all, because you don’t have your own stock you don’t need to manage a warehouse, which means you have basically no storage costs.

Advantages of Dropshipping It also means you don’t have the hassle of packing and shipping your orders or keeping track of your inventory, which, in turn, means that you often need very little, if any, staff. Because you won’t need to manage a warehouse or buy inventory, your overhead costs will be relatively low – many online retails businesses are run from home with just a laptop. Even more importantly, you won’t need reams of start up capital.

Generally, the biggest hurdle for traditional retailers is that they need to invest a huge amount of money in inventory before they’ve even opened their doors. With dropshipping you only have to shell out money once the customer has already bought and paid for something, which makes purchasing basically risk free.

Risk Free Investment

Other advantages include a flexible location and the ability to offer a wide selection of products. Because you don’t need a warehouse, as long as you have a reliable internet connection, your ecommerce business can be run from just about anywhere. Moreover, you can offer whatever products you can find suppliers for because you don’t have to worry about storage space.

Flexibility with Dropshipping

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However, dropshipping is not entirely

hassle-free. First of all, while your start up

and operation costs might be low, often

your profit margins will be as well.

Because it’s so easy to get set up, online

retail is a pretty competitive market.

Many people start their business for next

to nothing and sell their products for

about the same. Even though you might

have a nice website and better customer

service, buyers will often still go for the

lowest price.

Low Profit Margins

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Another common problem is unreliable suppliers. Because the customer will be buying through your company, the supplier who ships the product is completely unknown to them. Therefore, if the item is late, damaged, or never even arrives, this will reflect badly on you – not the supplier. Also, if you work with more than one supplier, and most people in the business do, things can get complicated when a customer orders several items, all of which come from different suppliers.

Unreliable Suppliers

This can often result in several separate shipping costs, which you can’t pass on to the customer because, as they are unaware of the process, they will think you’re wildly overcharging them for shipping. However, there are ways to get around most of these problems. To raise your margins, be sure to pick a product niche that will either bring in repeat customers or customers who are willing to spend a lot of money, such as hobbyists.

Product Picking

Likewise, it’s better to choose a product that has many components or accessories. For instance, children’s dolls often come in collectible sets and have many outfits and accessories that will keep parents coming back. Moreover, if your product is relatively cheap – like dolls’ accessories – people will be less likely to put in the effort of comparing prices than they would be for a more expensive purchase.

Examples of Product Picking

To set your company apart from others, make sure to have an attractive website and to add value to your product with things like detailed product descriptions or, if your niche is a complex one, comprehensive buyer’s guides or helpful how-to videos. Going the extra mile will help you to ensure customer satisfaction and, more importantly for your profit margins, customer loyalty.

Making the Difference

All in all, this is a great business model for online retailers. With a little patience and preparation, you can avoid common dropshipping pitfalls. By picking the correct product niche, choosing quality suppliers, and providing solid customer service, you can ensure the success of your online business.

Conclusion

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