drop shipping Canada

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 […]

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 […]

The Best eCommerce Software Platforms for Drop Shipping ©

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

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 […]

The Easy Way to Sell on Amazon and eBay

By Melody McKinnon on November 19, 2017 2 Comments Canadian e-commerce, Canadian Retail, Canadian web-based business, drop shipping Canada

It’s no secret that Canadian businesses have been slower to embrace eCommerce than some other countries. One reason they give for this is being intimidated by competitors, not the least of which are huge marketplaces like Amazon and eBay. Additionally, they’re intimidated by eCommerce and entering an entirely different sales environment.