Products that sell online
Three Tips for Choosing the Right Product to Sell.1. Good Demand
A product that people want or need is ideal. A product that people want and need, even better!
2. Niche Products
A niche product is a product made and marketed for specialized uses. Instead of throwing yourself into the surf with the sharks, find a product category without a huge amount of competition and one you can stand out in.
3. Easy to Ship
The product or products you offer will need to be shipped to the buyer.
Look for items that are:
- Non-perishable
-Light (reduces shipping costs)
-Sturdy (prevents returns on broken items and the effort put forth in packing the fragile objects)
Places to Find Products.
1. Search Online.
(Type a phrase below into a search engine and see what comes up)
-Drop shipper Directories
-Wholesaler Directories
-Importer Directories
-Exporter Directories
2. Search Offline.
Have you ever seen a great product somewhere and wondered why it wasn't online? Or, have you ever had to travel to get a product and wished that you had the option to purchase it online?
If you've answered yes to either one of these, be the first to put those products online. Offer to sell products online in exchange for a percentage of the profits made.
Some places to look
-Local Crafters
-Local Businesses
-Trade shows
Trade shows can be a great place to find products. You can search through products that interest you, products you feel comfortable recommending and products you feel will make the sale. You'll also be able to meet the vendors and get price sheets to figure out your costs.