The Wholesale Bible

by  Jason Chinn   Before You Take a Trip to China Looking for a Manufacturer... Before You Take a Trip to China Looking for a Manufacturer... ...there are a few things you need to know. China is a hotspot for sourcing cost-effective manufacturers, and so many entrepreneurs seek out a factory there to bring their products to life. But as they often find, there's a lot to navigate. Take Andrew Moore, the owner of Felony Case, who started off hand-making his unique iPhone cases before travelling to China to find a manufacturer. In this episode of Shopify Masters, he'll share how to plan your trip to China to find manufacturers and make the best use of your time—including what time of year to go and how to work with a "fixer" in China.

Niche Product goldmines: Uncovering the Trending Treasures of 2025 The 2025 e-commerce landscape is becoming shaped by conscious consumerism, the ever-present influence of social media sites, and a renewed focus on personal well-being.    Niche product research reveals a significant shift towards sustainable goods, hyper-personalised items, and products that cater to specialised hobbies and the booming pet and wellness markets.  Savvy entrepreneurs looking to capitalise on emerging trends will find fertile ground in categories that align with these core values. Analysis of market trends, social media discussions, and e-commerce reports points to a clear direction for where consumer interest is heading.  The Green Revolution: Sustainability as a Standard No longer a niche itself, sustainability has become a fundamental expectation for a growing segment of consumers. This has paved the way for a multitude of niche products that champion eco-consciousness.  Biode...

Some Essential Questions You Should Ask A Supplier Before Signing Up For A Dropshipping Account If you're looking for a dropship supplier for your business, it's essential to do your research beforehand as there are so many scams and middlemen who pretend to be a legitimate dropshipping company but are merely just a middleman or a scam just to take your money and run. A dropshipping scam or a middleman can be quite difficult to distinguish from a legit dropshipping company. Their website will look like a real business, the design, layout, and features can be difficult to distinguish from a true droppshipper, and may even be designed to look even better than the average legit website. This is to fool you into giving away your hard earned cash without you knowing until it's too late. So before you decide o...

... by  Corey Ferreira   Dropshipping Dropshipping  is an excellent way to start an ecommerce business without needing to worry about inventory or shipping. It’s as simple as listing a product for sale on your website, and sending an email to your supplier to ship the item on your behalf whenever you get an order. While starting a dropshipping business is a great way to start an ecommerce business, digging deep through the internet to find a reliable supplier can be tough. However, with  Oberlo  and Aliexpress, there is a convenient marketplace you can use to dropship. AliExpress  makes it easy to find products to sell on your store, without having to worry about inventory or shipping. You can pay for products at wholesale prices and have them drop-shipped directly to your customers. Why AliExpress for Dropshipping AliExpress is a gigantic marketplace with a wide selection of products you can sell in your store. Because m...

html, body { overflow: auto; /* or scroll */ } Part 2... Setting Up Your Store Now that we understand how AliExpress can work as a dropshipper, and how you will position your store, let’s first get your store set up before placing your first order. Selecting Your Niche and Products The first part of setting up your store is  deciding on your niche . If you don’t know where to start, start with the product categories AliExpress has and begin deciding what interests you the most or what you’d feel the most comfortable selling. Once you have a niche in mind, it’s time to start choosing a few products you want to resell on your store. In this example, I chose running shoes as my store niche. As you’ll find with AliExpress, there’s a huge selection of products to choose from. It can be overwhelming. It can also be lead to headaches if you don’t select a quality product from a reliable supplier. While it isn’t perfect, I’ve developed  a list of cr...