Finding Wholesale Lists From Suppliers Just Got Way Easier

How would you like to have continually updated, categorized lists of thousands of quality wholesale suppliers? You can certainly do your own research and derive your own wholesale lists. But what if you could pick from lists of already-verified, ready-to-do-business companies that have profit margins of your choice? Well, you can absolutely do this! The program you’ll want to use is called SaleHoo.

SaleHoo is one of the fastest growing product sourcing portals on the internet with over 65,000 members. It contains a database of verified drop ship, wholesale, closeout and manufacturing suppliers offering thousands of products at wholesale prices to retailers all over the world. SaleHoo also provides a tool kit of selling and sourcing guides, market research software and a private members' forum. The supplier database is regularly updated, ensuring the latest retail products are always available for you to purchase. Best of all, SaleHoo carries the BBB Reliability Seal so you know you will be getting the best quality service and trusted information every time. SaleHoo is the perfect place to discover all the suppliers and business strategies you need to make money!

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Are you new to online marketing?

That’s okay, because even if you don’t know the first thing about how to start your own online business, SaleHoo will help. Building an online business really isn't so different from building a regular, brick and mortar one, other than the fact that it can be faster and easier!

Start by putting together a business plan and/or mission statement. Don't be put off by the name, it simply means set some goals and write down what you want to achieve. It could be as simple as "I want to earn $2000 dollars to be able to buy a new car". Once that part is taken care of, ask yourself these few simple questions:

Where Will I Sell?

While eBay is the most common option, there are also some great alternatives out there such as Amazon, Bonanzle, and Craigslist, or you can always set up your own ecommerce store--a great option for those who are looking for independence from fees and rigid selling structures. eCrater is a great provider for this with their free set-up and zero fees and best of all, plenty of support.

What Will I Sell?

Start by getting some ideas on what sort of products you would like to sell. It's always best to sell things you are interested in or that you have some kind of experience in, e.g. if you have previously worked in a mountain bike store, you will have plenty of background experience and knowledge. Similarly, if you are a keen golfer, selling golfing accessories might be a good idea for you. Research what some the of best items to sell are to get a few ideas, but don't be tempted to enter into highly competitive markets like iPods and DVDs - you are much better off selling a niche item that will appeal to a very narrow audience and then expanding later. eBay Pulse is a great place to find out the latest selling trends on eBay.

Where Will I Source My Items From?

You will need to find a wholesale supplier to work with. Be prepared to spend some time doing this as it is one of the most important steps in creating a good business.
There are several ways to find a supplier: you can visit trade shows and fairs and get to know suppliers directly, or you can search for suppliers online by Googling "your product name + suppliers OR wholesalers". However, beware when using this method as it can make you highly vulnerable to con artists. To ensure you only deal with reputable and legitimate suppliers, try a supplier directory like SaleHoo.com to find verified suppliers which will save you from being scammed. While directories like SaleHoo charge a membership fee, they can save you a ton of money later on when you avoid losing money from being scammed.

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So that’s the basics of it. The bottom line is that if you are looking for the best possible service to find current wholesale lists and to ultimately help make a good or even better profit in your online marketing then you should check out SaleHoo.


Saturday, July 10, 2010

Best Ways to Source Wholesale Gifts


If your looking to get into online selling, try starting with wholesale gifts. It's not only a great niche for beginners but it's also a great way for experienced people to widen a product range. 
You could get into picture frames, home ware such as vases and wall art, candles, jewelry, bath-sets, or gift cards. With all the items available, it's difficult to lose interest. Moreover, people who buy gifts are not only looking to buy things for themselves but also for others. This automatically increases your sales-volume!
When sold online, gifts can get very competitive. You'll have to be sure to pay only the very best possible prices and to get access to the best product ranges. In a competitive market, moreover, it's not just about what you sell but how you sell it. Here are some tricks to get you started on creative selling strategies:
5 tricks of the trade--excuse the cliche
  1. What's the best time to sell gifts? Holidays. Try to market your gift items according to the season. Sell romance on Valentines day, sappiness on Mother's Day. But of course we all know the grand daddy of all gift-buying holidays: Christmas! Once Black Friday comes around, be prepared to sell all kinds of stuff. Spend time focusing not only on the trees, holly, and ornaments, but feel free to sell the random fun stuff too!
  2. Send it out quickly. Ever purchase an online gift at the last minute? Sure you have. The chances are that you'll have plenty of buyers who just remembered that it's a family member's birth day and they need something RIGHT NOW! If he or she is looking for a necklace, and he'll get yours tomorrow or another guy's in two days, which seller will he buy from? Yours, of course. One of my favorite features of eBay is their "Get it Fast" section; this allows buyers to get things ASAP.
  3. Plan a trip to the nearest trade show or fair. This is a great way to meet new suppliers and to find out what the new hot products are. If you're having a little difficulty finding one in your area, sign up for a wholesale directory. These can be some great tools for finding the best wholesale lists.
  4. When putting items up for sale on eBay, just remember the three most important words: keywords, keywords, and keywords. Do some research on finding the best keywords to be sure that your products will rank high the search lists. 
  5. Take one step at a time. Start with one marketing niche or product line. Really expand on that one idea. place yourself in your buyers shoes to get an idea of what they are looking for. Once you have a good grasp on that one market--which may take a long time--expand your business. Do the same for each idea, rinse and repeat.
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