How to Work With a Drop Shipping Company

Drop shipping is a great way to make money selling on the Internet without a big investment to buy products.  There are many drop shipping companies all over the world.  Learn how to find the best one for your needs to run a drop shipping company.  

Partnering with a drop shipping company gives you products to sell online without the hassle of shipping or keeping inventory.  You advertise the item for sale, the customer purchases it and the drop shipping company sends it directly to the customer.  You keep a percentage of the sale or make dollar amount off each product.  Drop shipping products can be your entire online business or just part of it.

Instructions:

1. Look for United States based drop shipping companies.  While international companies may be reputable, shipping time to your customers will be delayed.  If you do work with an international company, make sure your shipping times are clearly stated in listings, so customers can make an informed decision before purchasing.  

2. Read reviews from current and former customers before using a drop shipper.  Many people are reluctant to give up the name of their drop shipper, but with the anonymity of the Internet, people do make comments about companies.  

3. Learn how much money you will make off of each product and how you will pay the drop shipper.  Some companies will charge your credit card for every order, but others bill you once a month.

4. Look for a drop shipper with a variety of products.  Offering more products increases your chances of selling items and your total sale price.

5. Make it clear on your website or auction listing that items may arrive separately and shipping cannot be combined.  Also state approximate shipping times since drop shipping sometimes takes a few extra days.