The work-from-home craze has invaded online markets and business outsourcing firms. However, a new wave of business individuals has also begun to look for the benefits of working form home. These individuals rely on drop shippers and wholesale suppliers. Using their internet connection and a few savings, they embark on the business road utilizing the convenience of their home. But like any other endeavor, beginners like you face the biggest challenge of all and that is adjustment. More often maladjustment leads to poor decisions and failed business dreams.
Having a reliable adviser is the key to managing any business. The old cliche says that two head are better than one and this is actually true. Company presidents and chief executives have their respective advisers when major decisions are to be done. In the drop shipping industry the advisers are called directories. These directories provide you with a list of suppliers which were beforehand screened and checked by the directory editors. Hence, the suppliers listed are deemed reliable to a certain extent. This article will look closer to the top 2 directories that are commonly used by beginners and experts alike.
1. SaleHoo
Salehoo is probably the most popular listing for all sorts people be it a buyer or a seller. The reputation of this company is anchored with the feedback of those people who have used it and have partnered with drop ship suppliers. Unknown to many, the listing provided in this directory is scrutinized. This means that before a supplier is listed in the site their staff will test the products sold. You should remember that though this company is reliable, there is still no 100 percent certainty that all the suppliers are reliable. Some will still be problematic. You will be able to gauge if a supplier is problematic through the forums that members fill with their thoughts, complaints, and approvals. There is no better way to know a product than to ask someone who has used it. All in all, Salehoo is a reliable listing. However, you should still be careful because in the end it is you who deals with the supplier and not Salehoo.
2. Worldwide Brands
Like Salehoo, Worldwide brands is also a popular listing. However, unlike the first directory, Worldwide Brands is a bigger one in terms of the number of suppliers listed and the number of staff. Another useful thing to know is that most eBay users prefer this and use this. The reason is that this listing gives market analysis based on demand, ads, pricing and competitors. This is useful to you as a beginner because you will be able to gauge what products sell most and at what price. Moreover, you will also be able to know what suppliers are preferred by most. This directory is most useful for drop shippers and wholesalers because they have separate categories for both. The downside though is the membership fee which is high. However, if you are into trainings and varied marketing tools, the fee should be worth it. Again, I am reiterating that it is your final say that will count most so be wise in deciding.
There are other directories out there but I discussed the 2 most popular because it is what most people use. As a beginner like you, it is most safe if you hinge your business to what others have already used and have already tested.
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