Define The Playing Field:
What Is Dropshipping?
Dropshipping is a retail fulfillment method that lets you satisfy demand for (just about) anything by leveraging the manufacturing, production, warehousing & logistics of third party suppliers.
Instead of stocking products, you purchase them from a third-party supplier. That's right, you have no inventory. And after a customer places an order for the products on your store, their products are packed, processed & sent by the supplier, using your store's branding / info on the customer's invoice.
What To Do Before You Get Started
What Kind Of Dropshipping Business Can You Create?
Wondering what you need to start dropshipping? Let's begin by looking at what's possible...
You can start a dropshipping business (single-handedly) that specialises in almost anything. Want to start an ecommerce store focused on camping equipment for glampers? Entirely possible with dropshipping.
Looking to launch a business selling handmade goods and ready-made products with your artwork / designs on them? There are plenty of options to start an art and craft business from home this way. Create your own online gallery using print on demand services so you can sell art online and so much more...
Start At The Beginning
No online store becomes wildly successful by starting with the finer details of ecommerce practices. They start with their customers. They start with a vision of how they can help them and connect with them. So you don't have to create any art gallery websites by starting with the finer details of ecommerce, either.
You're developing an artist business plan as you go. You're creating an artist gallery that will make money while you sleep... one day. And you're a long way from there. Rome wasn't built in a day, remember, so all you need to do to get started is:
• Begin at the beginning — make sure everything you do or plan for will delight your audience
• Enjoy the process — it will take just as long whether you have a good time or not
• Document the process — most audiences LOVE behind the scenes content
• Remember to stick to your main goal — take things step by step, brick by brick, day by day
Define The Playing Field:
What Is Print On Demand?
A production method that lets you satisfy demand for (just about) anything.
Instead of stocking products, you purchase them from a third-party supplier. That's right, you have no inventory. After a customer places an order for the products on your store, their products are packed, processed & sent by the dropshipper, using your store's branding / info on the invoice.
Print On Demand
helping designers / artists sell their very own limited edition art prints on demand that ship globally
• Dropshipper produces your designed product after a customer places an order. Then ships it to them with your store's branding / info.
• Check your print files carefully. Print on demand returns are only possible for faulty, damaged or incorrect items.
Ready-made: populate your ecommerce store with premade items that ship globally
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Define The Playing Field:
What Is An Artist Business Plan?
A production method that lets you satisfy demand for (just about) anything.
Instead of stocking products, you purchase them from a third-party supplier. That's right, you have no inventory. After a customer places an order for the products on your store, their products are packed, processed & sent by the dropshipper, using your store's branding / info on the invoice.
Dropshipping For Art And Craft Businesses
Why Is Dropshipping The Best Artist Business Plan For A Solopreneur?
Why Is Dropshipping Especially Good For Creatives With Grand BUSINESS Ideas But Little Experience?
Define The Playing Field:
How Do You Budget For Dropshipping?
A production method that lets you satisfy demand for (just about) anything.
Instead of stocking products, you purchase them from a third-party supplier. That's right, you have no inventory. After a customer places an order for the products on your store, their products are packed, processed & sent by the dropshipper, using your store's branding / info on the invoice.
On Budgets AKA 'Targeted Spending'
Dropshipping = Low Cost, Low Risk
You don't have to spend big to find success with dropshipping. Go deep & narrow with a niche, start with a small but mighty range, test early, see what works, optimise, add more...
Or It's An Open Invitation To Spend
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— ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Love the product! It gives you that much-needed energy!!" -- J Nolan
— As seen on Shark Tank as Reboot -- the best Vitamin B12 energy spray available
— Needing an energy hit that won't compromise your heart, weight or wellbeing?
— Marz+® Shine Spray's clinic-approved formula helps you be crystal clear by improving your focus and concentration.
— Unlike other well-known energy boosts, it has zero sugar, no calories, is gluten-free and packed with vitamins.
Define The Playing Field:
How Do You Stand Out In A Crowded Marketplace?
A production method that lets you satisfy demand for (just about) anything.
Instead of stocking products, you purchase them from a third-party supplier. That's right, you have no inventory. After a customer places an order for the products on your store, their products are packed, processed & sent by the dropshipper, using your store's branding / info on the invoice.
Take a Long Hard Look at Your 'Shortcuts'
It's All About The Company You Keep
Choose the dropshipping right partner, half the job’s done for you. And the wrong partner? You get 3 times the workload: your job + theirs + however long it takes to clean up their mess...
2. Make sure you talk to their support staff. Ask detailed questions about their products, services, website etc. Things they won't be able to answer straight away. Their response will tell you a lot about the company culture. And how they're likely to respond if (when!) you need help troubleshooting.
3. Find a team that truly wants to help you to succeed. Which doesn't necessarily mean newer companies hungry for clients. Plenty of larger companies offer meaningful support and gold star service.