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Best Online Business Tools & Resources

Here are some of the best online business tools and resources we’ve found to help you take your business off the charts. LIST BUILDING & LEAD GENERATION TOOLS PopupAlly Pro : Finally, the popup dilemma is over! If you’ve heard that popups increase conversions but haven’t wanted to alienate and annoy your visitors, then this is for you. We’ve build this premium WordPress theme from the ground up with conscious business owners like you in mind: it’s elegant, polite, and it helps you build your list faster, too! Google Analytics : Ahhh, if there is one free tool I can’t live without it’s this one. Having Google Analytics installed on your WordPress site means you’ll know who is coming to your website, how long they stay, where they came from, and whether they joined your list and bought or not. This is all priceless information! LeadPages : If you want to create simple and beautiful opt-in pages and sales pages, this is the system to do it in just 5-10 minutes. I’ve been us...

Alibaba 101: How to Safely Source Products from the World's Biggest Supplier Directory

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In order to  start an online business , you need two things, a product idea and supply. If you already have your  product idea  the next step is finding the perfect supplier. In our global village, it has never been easier to find a  manufacturing  or wholesaling partner halfway around the world, however sourcing your products from overseas can still seem like a daunting task for new online entrepreneurs. In today’s post, we’re going to look at how to effectively and safely source a supplier for your product idea using the popular business directory  Alibaba . We'll introduce you to the pros and cons of going overseas and show you how to navigate this new terrain so you can lock onto the perfect supplier for your product idea and get started selling online. Let’s jump right into it. Advantages & Disadvantages Of Sourcing Overseas The most common reason many entrepreneurs look to Asia, and in particular China for produ...

Liquidation vs. Wholesale: What’s the Difference?

Liquidation vs. Wholesale: What’s the Difference? PART 1 Posted on  August 18, 2016  by  Melissa Gieringer There is often confusion on how liquidation and wholesale differ (or if they do at all). In fact, there is a huge difference between the two. Read on for overview of both. Liquidation typically means an organization is trying to turn excess, overstock, or obsolete assets into cash, quickly. For retailers, obsolete merchandise costs money because 1) the goods depreciate with age, 2) they take up space in the warehouse, and 3) they tie up capital. Most retailers will end up selling – aka liquidating – 95 percent of this excess inventory on the secondary market to free up capital and warehouse space; it will be sold at a loss. Historically, large retailers and manufacturers have sold this liquidation inventory in bulk through negotiated transactions with a handful of buyers. These sales are generally at prices well below retail MSRP. Over the past few years...

How to Make Enamel Pins: The Ultimate Guide to Selling Enamel Lapel Pins Online

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The Ultimate Guide to Selling Enamel Lapel Pins Online. Over the past few months, enamel pins have exploded into the fashion world and entrepreneurs everywhere are wondering how to make enamel pins themselves and hop on the trend. These tiny metal pins are highly customizable and can feature any design, including offbeat illustrations, branded logos , and anything else you can dream up. Enamel pins act as an extension of people’s personalities and give them the chance to customize and accessorize jean jackets, backpacks, hats, and more. From graphic designers to apparel masterminds to major retailers like Urban Outfitters, creatives and makers worldwide have started to build successful online businesses by transforming their unique designs and ideas into enamel lapel pins. In this post, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to designing, manufacturing, and selling enamel pins to help you discover how to make enamel pins and create your own online accessory powerhouse. T...