Checklist: How to Start an Ecommerce Business in Canada with Dropshipping

You’ve decided that drop shipping will be part of your Canadian online store, but how do you make it happen?

You’ve decided that drop shipping will be part of your Canadian online store, but how do you make it happen?

It can be frustrating to track down Canadian dropshipping companies. Most Canadian retailers and wholesalers haven’t caught on to the opportunity, or they dismissed it long before it was the feasible fulfillment option it is today. International companies that serve Canadian sellers are much more plentiful.

Ecommerce is the fastest-growing segment in Canada’s digital economy. Retail ecommerce in Canada brought in over $117.06 billion in 2024, according to eMarketer. Canadian sellers who want to meet this demand with profitable products, must consider everything from the wholesale price to market saturation. A little inside knowledge can further ensure success in online retail.

Many Canadians are interested in selling products online, either with their own website or through an online marketplace. Drop shipping provides a low-risk option for starting an ecommerce business in Canada, because it doesn’t require you to stock inventory or deal with shipping.

Print-on-demand (POD) custom products have been around for quite some time, and their popularity grows every year. Creative sellers use their own art or clever text to appeal to shoppers who love unique stuff that reflects their personality, lifestyle, and values. Now that there are more print-on-demand platforms and suppliers in Canada, digital entrepreneurs in […]

Whether you’re a digital or traditional artist, there has never been more income opportunities available to you as there are today. Today’s artists can easily create a thriving online business while sharing their work with the masses.

There are countless opportunities to sell custom products online. Whether it’s a funny t-shirt, a magazine, or a phone case sporting your original artwork, the demand can be consistently high for anything remotely original. You can have a third party apply your own original designs to a wide range of products, but it will mean […]

Drop shipping is becoming a popular option for Canadian and international online sellers. In many countries, wholesale suppliers and distributors have recognized the opportunity and found success after implementing a drop shipping program. Entire businesses have been built around the demand, in fact, from distribution networks to apps.

Drop shipping has become a very popular alternative to stocking inventory in Canada. From the smallest home business to huge retailers, drop shipping has helped businesses start, grow and expand domestically and globally.

Online sellers, be they individuals or larger companies, sometimes reject drop-shipped order fulfillment because they’re concerned about the management of returns. It’s becoming easier to process returned merchandise, as both the suppliers and sellers work towards simplifying the process. At this point, it’s not much more convoluted than handling returns from direct-to-consumer sales.