f one has an idea or is sold.
product to sell locally,
that market can be expanded If they are sold on the idea,
tremendously by selling that that will be the time to discuss
product on the internet. prices, shipping, etc,,. Ask
about "drop shipping" (this way
What can be sold on the internet? you just take the orders they do
The answer to that question is a the shipping, and of course that
resounding "everything and will be either included in the
anything". One has only to look price, (in the way of markup) or
on Ebay the largest online there may ne a FREE shipping for
auction in the world to see this. order of a certain amount. Either
What most folks starting out run way YOU are out of it.
into is the lack of a product. We
are going to address finding Find out about credit terms, they
suppliers, how to find wholesale will bill you for each order
sources and drop shippers. allowing you to pay the bill
later. You may have to pay by
Most of us know a local shop, a credit card at first until they
small "Ma and Pa shop, they may extend terms.
be know for printing t shirts, or
the best "deer or beef jerky in Can your supplier provide you
town". Approach them with the with product data on spreadsheet?
idea of promoting their product
on the Internet. Propose the idea Web-ready product photos? Is
that they have a good product and there an order commitment? Some
you want to market it online. suppliers specially larger ones
Explain you will do all the "leg require a high minimum annual
work" all the "marketing" and you commitment in sales. Other issues
will be paid only if the product woudl be small order fees,
restriction on sales, product This will give the beginner an
return, error in shipping, idea and will no doubt will make
guarantees etc.,, Find a anyone see that the sky is the
reputable compnay for drop limit.
shipping one with a good track
record, one that has been around Good luck in all your ventures.
a few years and will be there a
few more. Jose
About the Author:
Born in Cuba, living in the Midwest since graduating from the University of Iowa with a Liberal Arts degree, joining the Air Force and marrying his wife Nancy. Have been in the Food Management business and the Customer Service field. A year ago they started their internet busniness "Baskets by Nancy" at http://nancysbasketsandthingsonline.com
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