Adidas Wilson - Dropshipping Made Simple--The Ultimate Guide to Make Money With Shopify and E-Commerce

Copyright 2019 by Adidas Wilson

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Table of Contents

I ntroduction

Ch. 1 - Drop Shipping Details

Ch. 2 - Successful Email Marketing

Ch. 3 - The Fulfillment Process

Ch. 4 - Finding and Working with Suppliers

Ch. 5 - Picking Products to Dropship

Ch. 6 - Evaluating Sales Channels

Ch. 7 - Social Media Marketing Strategy

Ch. 8 - Driving Sales with Content Marketing

Ch. 9 Etsy Shop

Ch.10 Selling on eBay

Ch.11 Facebook Marketing

Ch.12 - Ecommerce Secrets

Ch.13 - Mistakes People Make Dropshipping

Ch.14 - First Profitable Product

Ch.15 - Online Store Name

Ch. 16 - Dropshipping Pricing Strategies

Ch. 17 - Store Rank in Search Engines

Ch. 18 - Product Descriptions That Sell

Ch. 19 - DIY Guide to Product Photography

Ch. 20 - Grow Your Audience on Instagram

Ch. 21 International Shipping

Ch. 22 - Marketing on Pinterest

Conclusion

Introduction

I t is safe to assume that since you are reading this, you already have drop shipping fundamentals figured out. If you are serious and want your business to prosper, the following financial and business steps will help. Most entrepreneurs know, including a drop shipping business, require a great deal of commitment. For anyone looking for a quick-rich scheme, drop shipping is not it. You must invest heavily with either money or time. For total newbies in drop shipping, this method is better than investing money because: You get to learn the fundamentals of the business. As it scales and grows, you will be better equipped to manage others. You will know the market and customers at an intimate level and, consequently, make better decisions. You will not fall into the trap of spending money where it is not profitable. You will acquire new skills that will help you as an entrepreneur. You can create a successful drop shipping business by investing a large sum of money. However, this is not the best method. When a business is in its early stages, it is wise to have someone who is invested in its success. Without understanding of the basic functions of your business, you will have to spend outrageous amounts on marketers, programmers, and developers. At the end of the day, you may not make any money. Even though you decide to invest time, you will still require an upfront cost. The most common business structures include: Sole Proprietorship: this business structure is the simplest to implement. However, it does not have personal liability protection. When someone sues your business, your personal assets are not protected. Limited Liability Company (LLC): with this structure, your business is considered a separate entity and your personal assets are protected. The protection is barely maximum, but it is better than a sole proprietorship in this area. C Corporation: this is the best structure for liability protection. As you can guess, it is not easy to incorporate, and the taxation will be double. Smaller businesses prefer a sole proprietorship or sometimes the LLC. In many cases, the LLC works just fine. All businesses are required by the IRS to have an EIN (employer identification number). It is like the Social Security number of your business. The process of getting one is simple and free. One of the biggest mistakes you can make when starting your business is to mix your business finances with your personal finances. Open new accounts for your business. These include:

• Business checking account
• PayPal account
• Credit card

Collecting Sales Tax

This is required if:

• Your state of operation collects sales tax.
• Someone in your state places an order.

In most places, a business license is necessary, and you must renew it regularly. Check your local regulations and laws to see what you may need. As a storeowner, you put in a lot of work to offer a great experience to your customers. You enhance your store, write emails, and edit photos just so your customers can be happy. Therefore, shipping can be a challenge. It is like having a stranger handle your brand. Careful planning will make this easier. Here are key steps and decisions that set the foundation for your shipping strategy. You can always change them as you grow. Shipping methods and rates: are you going to offer flat-rate or free shipping? Alternatively, will your customers have to cover the shipping cost? Product weights: how much do your products weigh? Your preferred packaging: having a packaging option in mind will help you estimate the shipping price. Source the packaging: get free packaging from DHL, UPS and USPS. You can also opt for branded packaging. Your pricing strategy will determine your shipping rates. You can offer free shipping and raise the price of the products or pay from your profits. You can also balance both. Another option is to choose flat rate shipping or charge real-time carrier rates.

Calculate Shipping Costs

Shipping rates are often based on the following: