Drop Shipping

Study: Retailers of all Sizes Using Dropshipping for Online Orders

By Melody McKinnon on May 19, 2019 1 Comment Canadian e-commerce, Canadian Retail, omni-channel Canada

Drop shipping is a hands-free, wholesale fulfillment option available to online sellers of any size, working under a variety of business models. In short, the manufacturer fulfills orders on behalf of the retailer and ships them directly to the customer. Arrangements are usually made to make it appear that the order has come directly from […]

How to Choose the Best Products to Sell Online in Canada ©

By Melody McKinnon on May 16, 2019 8 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian Retail, Canadian web-based business, drop shipping Canada

One of the most daunting tasks in online retail is deciding what products to sell. When you use drop shipping the pressure is far less than if you had to order hundreds of items for in-house inventory, but can still be a massive undertaking. Experts have ways to take the pain out of the product […]

Finding Wholesale Suppliers for your Canadian Business ©

By Melody McKinnon on March 2, 2019 23 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian Retail, Canadian web-based business, Canadian Wholesale

It can be frustrating and time consuming to find wholesale product suppliers for your business in Canada, particularly in specialty niches. Whether you’re sourcing supplies to make your own products or stocking your virtual shelves, finding the right supplier is usually a long and involved process. Many factors are involved in the decision, from quality […]

Wholesale Drop Shipping for Canadian Online Sellers

By Melody McKinnon on August 26, 2018 83 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian web-based business, drop shipping Canada, wholesale Canada

Drop shipping is a simple enough concept. You make arrangements with a wholesale supplier, manufacturer or distributor to sell their products direct online, as opposed to having an inventory of products in your physical location. You can offer these products on your own website, or via online auctions like eBay, or through a sellers’ market […]

By Melody McKinnon on August 20, 2018 12 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian web-based business, drop shipping Canada, website development

The Best eCommerce Software Platforms for Drop Shipping ©

When I first started working online way back in the 90’s, getting a fully-featured online store meant hiring a programmer (or a team of programmers) to build one. Additionally, you would need a designer because the programmer would only focus on the store functionality. The overall launch expense was enormous, but it only began with […]

Top 5 Drop Shipping Product Suppliers for Canadians

By Melody McKinnon on July 14, 2018 69 Comments Canadian business opportunities, Canadian self employment, Canadian web-based business, drop shipping Canada, work at home Canada

Many Canadians are interested in selling products online, either with their own website or through eBay and Amazon. Drop shipping provides a low-risk option for starting an online business in Canada. Today’s supplier portals (gateways) make it really easy to find and sell millions of products globally. The most difficult part is choosing the best […]