Things You'll Need:
- Computer with internet connection, or phone
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Step 1
Locate a dropshipper that sells the products you want to sell. Find one at wholesalecentral.com or search the Thomas directory at thomas.net, which is a list (with contact info) of hundreds of wholesalers, categorized by industry. Or contact a specific manufacturer who makes products you are interested in selling. Write a business letter requesting information on their dropshipping policies.
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Step 2
Either on your company's website or through a direct-mail catalog, advertise the products you want to sell. Use the product information the dropshipper provides, and display a picture of the product (in most cases, you can download one from the dropshipper's website)
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Step 3
Take orders from your customers for these products, using your own merchant account or credit-card processing system. You can also accept checks or money orders through the mail; you will simply have to wait for checks to clear before you place the orders.
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Step 4
Place the orders for the products with the dropship company. Most offer online order placement, but you may also call in the order via phone.
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Step 5
Fill out the dropship company's order form, giving them your payment information and the address of your customer. Put this data in the "Ship to" address field.
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Step 6
Pay the dropship company for the item. The payment will come directly from your own credit-card account. This money is due immediately in most cases.
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Step 7
Track the order. The dropship company will send the item directly to your customer. Be sure it arrives on time, and follow up with your customer if it does not.
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Step 8
Take the profits from the sale and then track your order until delivery. Send a confirmation email to the customer when the order is shipped, then a follow-up email after the sale.
