Getting into the wholesale business has become a very attractive thing to do these days, especially with how easy it is to sell things over the Internet. It’s gotten to the point where you don’t even have to handle product anymore. But before deciding to dive in head first, there are some things that you should know. These tips will come in handy.
The first thing you need to do is ask yourself why you want to get into the wholesale business. Is it because you want to work with other businesses and help people make money or is it because you think it’s an easy way to make a quick buck? Believe it or not, the wholesale business is very demanding. You need to have a lot of up front capital to buy product and unless you’re going to have someone else store the inventory for you you’re going to need a warehouse as well. You’re going to be dealing with hundreds of thousands of pieces of inventory and shipping things all over the world. Most retailers expect to get 30 days to pay. What happens if they go out of business before they do? Wholesaling is a very risky business.
The next thing you have to do is study your...