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What is Product Sourcing?

Friday, July 16th, 2021 by
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Product Sourcing simply means, “Finding products to sell through your business.” This, of course to us, refers to buying products at real wholesale prices, and then selling them online for a profit. Product Sourcing is something that truly successful online retailers take very seriously. It’s a cornerstone of their success.

What does proper Product Sourcing do for my online business?

Among other things, the internet is a wonderful eCommerce marketplace. It’s a tremendous business opportunity for very little cost. Many people start small online, then go on to earn impressive full time incomes.

However, many people starting out run into issues they don’t understand and then give up because they don’t have the right information they need to run their business competitively.

If you dream of owning a successful online business, you CAN do it. There are a few things you really need to understand though, and Product Sourcing is one of them.

Proper Product Sourcing

Doing your product sourcing properly, does several things for you and your online business;

– Allows you to earn the highest possible profit margins
– You can be flexible in the products you offer to your customers
– Allows you to effectively compete with other retailers’ prices

Remember that the internet is a price driven market. If you are not doing your Product Sourcing the right way, you’ll find that there are many other online retailers that offer the same products as you do, but at lower prices. You won’t be able to compete with them. Those sellers who offer lower prices ARE making a profit. The difference is that they are probably paying less for the products they sell because they understand how to Source Products the right way.

Up Next…

Over the course of the next few weeks, we will talk about the different aspects of product sourcing. How to find products to sell and what to avoid. So stay tuned!

But if you are ready to get started NOW with REAL Wholesalers with REAL Wholesale prices, then get access to our Directory today!

Find over 8000 real wholesale suppliers. Thousands of dropshippers. The suppliers represent more than 17 MILLION product types, so there is something for everyone!

Go here to become a lifetime member. CLICK HERE
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Dropshipping is NOT a Total Solution

Friday, June 25th, 2021 by
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Dropshipping is a great way to get started selling products online, but don’t make that your complete business strategy. You need a plan to move beyond dropshipping if you want to grow your business.

Dropshipping Has Limits

With dropshipping you cannot sell any product you want to. Many companies require their retailers to purchase and hold inventory and even others already have all the retailers they want or need. So when you dream of selling things like the latest Nike shoes or Kate Spade handbags using dropshippers, think again.

Another dropshipping limit is prices. Yes, you are getting wholesale prices if using real dropshipping suppliers (like the ones found in our Directory). But you are not getting the absolute best price possible, because you are not buying in volume. The more you buy, the cheaper each individual item gets because you are getting volume discounts on top of the base wholesale price.

Move Beyond Dropshipping

warehouse with products

You need to realize that dropshipping is only part of your overall product sourcing solution. As your sales pick up and you begin to see profits coming in, you can start to reinvest them into purchasing inventory. That way, you are able to take advantage of the better pricing and higher margins that come with buying wholesale in bulk. Your drop shipping will identify the products that sell well for you, so you don’t have to invest any money into untried inventory that might not sell.

While you’ll find many situations in which drop shipping is the best fit for your business needs, it’s not a good idea to limit yourself to using only drop shipping. Not one method of sourcing products is the most effective solution for every situation. That’s why, as your business grows, you need to branch out and expand.

Our Product Sourcing Solution

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Our Members already have a leg up on the competition, because not only do they have access to real dropshipping suppliers, but they also have access to thousands of light bulk wholesalers.

Light bulk is a term that we coined to indicate suppliers with low minimum orders to make buying products more affordable for newer businesses. So when our members are ready, they can reach out to the light bulk suppliers as well to start holding some of that smaller inventory.

We are always adding new light bulk and dropshipping suppliers to the Directory every business day. Check out what the Directory has offer by CLICKING HERE.

Did you like this article? You might also like…
The Best Products for Dropshipping: Read that HERE
Is Dropshipping Right for My Business?: Read that HERE

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The Importance of Having a Mentor

Friday, June 18th, 2021 by
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Every person that has ever achieved great success in their lives had the help from others. No one can do it alone, which is why having a mentor is crucial to have if you want to succeed.

Steve Jobs was mentored by Robert Friedland
Dr. Ed Roberts mentored Bill Gates
Bing Crosby was mentor to Frank Sinatra
…the list goes on and on in for any aspect of life or goal!

So why do you need one?

A mentor will help you achieve what you want, as fast as possible. They will provide you guidance to help you succeed and navigate to avoid the mistakes that THEY made. So you will learn from their mistakes versus learning from you own, which will only set you back and slow your goal!

Choosing a Mentor

So when you find someone in your niche that has a valuable course or information, invest in it, because it will save you so much time! But how to find that person?

Look to anyone that has success in the area that you are in. The last thing you want to do is try and learn from someone who has no idea and is trying to fake it. Then when you find that person, ASK. Simply ASK them if they will mentor you, or FIND if they already have a course or information.

warning do not choose a bad mentor
WARNING!

I have seen so many young “guru’s” that think they have they answer for everything. They talk fast, use great keywords, show you amazing images of things that you desire to have… DO NOT BE FOOLED. They are simply recycling information they found in other places or talking to someone else that has the answer! Do don’t type “business mentor” into a search engine without being prepared for an onslaught of scammy looking messages.

Look to a company you trust for recommendations or a person you trust that can point you in the right direction or do that careful research yourself to find one.. (make sure to check that person out as much as you can!!!)

A Mentor for Selling Online

Most of the readers for our newsletter and blog are trying to sell online, or have been selling online for a long time and are always looking to take their business to the next level.

Would you like to learn from someone who has over 25 years experience running multi-million dollar online businesses?

Would you like to learn how to avoid scams and how to avoid getting cheated at any part of your business journey and growth?

How about learning how to SAVE money for your online business. So you won’t waste time and money on things that will not work for your business?

Are you a beginner and need to learn EVERYTHING from the ground up?

chris malta, business mentor
Chris Malta, CEO

If you said yes to any of those, the name you need to know is Chris Malta.

Chris Malta is CEO and founder of WorldwideBrands.com. So if you have been reading our articles or following us for years, you have seen and heard that name many times. If you are new, then he is someone you need to know!

Check out the free eBiz Insider Video series to get started!

Did you like this article? You might also like…
Essential Services for Your Online Business. Read it HERE.

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April 2021 – Wholesalers and Dropshippers Added

Friday, May 7th, 2021 by
april 2021 new wholesalers and dropshippers added at worldwiderbrands.com

One of the best things about the Worldwide Brands Certified Directory of Wholesalers and Dropshippers is that we don’t just list any company that says they dropship or wholesale.

We take each company through a verification process as well as research them before considering them for a listing in our Directory. Then on top of that, the supplier gets re-checked over for final decision. Our members NEVER have to worry about scam, fake or fraud suppliers!

We announce new products added on our social streams, but you can always get this monthly update on our blog or newsletter.

This is just a quick note to let you know what products the new Wholesalers and Dropshippers have, that we added the Worldwide Brands Directory of Certified Wholesalers & Dropshippers in April 2021.

For April we added suppliers, that together, offer a total SKU count of over 23,000 products!! Best of all these suppliers are ready to work with our online retailer members and most were added as a result of a member product request.

The Newly Added Suppliers Offer

picture examples of some of the wholesale products and dropship products added; water treatment, diaper bags, pet clothes, greeting cards, fitness eqiupment

Wholesale Anti Chafe Salves
Pain Relief Rubs Wholesale
Wholesale Chili Seasoning
BBQ Sauces Wholesale
Wholesale LED Lighting
Dropship Lighting
Wholesale Diploma Frames
Dropship Certificate Frames
Wholesale Microscopes
Dropship Lab Equipment
Wholesale Licensed Collegiate Products
Handbags Wholesale
Wholesale Licensed Collegiate Sunglasses
Dropship Reading Glasses
Wholesale Activewear
Dropship Fitness Clothing
Wholesale Water Filtration Systems
Dropship Water Treatment Equipment
Wholesale Baby Carriers
Diaper Bags Wholesale
Wholesale Toilet Elixirs
Toilet Spray Wholesale
Wholesale NHL Dog Apparel
Dog Collars Wholesale
Wholesale Hearing Protection
Hearing Enhancers Wholesale
Wholesale Exercise Equipment
Fitness Training Products Wholesale
Wholesale Vintage Window Signs
Home Decor Wholesale
Wholesale CBD Supplements
Dropship CBD Gummies
Wholesale Fabrics
Greeting Cards Wholesale
Wholesale Elderberry Syrup
Herbal Tea Wholesale
Wholesale Beverages
Paper Goods Wholesale
Wholesale Bamboo Dog Chews
Pet Supplies Wholesale
…and more!

If you are a member, Login today, to check out the newest additions.
Not a member yet? What are you waiting for?

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The Shoppers Mindset

Thursday, February 25th, 2021 by
The Shoppers Mindset

One of the major battles of putting together a website is knowing what shoppers want and providing information to them in a way that they can easily absorb it. The Shoppers Mindset is what we are going to call it.

“Give the lady what she wants.” Famous words spoken by Marshall Field, entrepreneur and department store founder. Even though that was from the 1800’s, it still holds true today. Give the online shoppers what they want.

How Customers Browse

Let’s start with how the shopper is most likely browsing online. Most people are in a state of hurried distraction. ALL….THE….TIME. They are quickly browsing on their phone will riding the subway. Or they are checking a few things out during a TV commercial. Perhaps they are sitting at the office at 4pm on a Friday just waiting for the weekend to start.

With so much distraction, you have to get the information to them in a way they can comprehend and absorb it quickly. Studies have shown that shoppers aren’t reading top to bottom or from left to right. Actually, they aren’t really reading at all. At least not at first. They are just flipping to the next page.. click .. click… click. Until something gets their attention.

Now, I’m not saying that you should remove your text copy and just throw up images and headlines on your site. You NEED that wonderful content you wrote about you. your business and about your products. That is ESSENTIAL to search engines to get traffic! We are talking about how the Shopper typically browses online.

So keep all that, but KEEP IT SIMPLE at the same time.

Get to the point and get it all out in the open.
Who are you?
What is your mission?
What do you have for me?
Why should I shop here?

Keep those questions in mind when building the copy for your home page. You’ve got about 30 seconds to a minute to get their attention.

Do you like this article? You might also like to read: Know Your Customers
There is also a good article about How to Win Customers With Your Business

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Your Home Page is Your Welcome Mat

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021 by
Welcome to my site!

Your home page is your welcome mat, your store front, your greeter at the door. There are things that are extremely important to include on your home page.

You need to make a good first impression here. It is critical because shoppers move from site to site with just a click or a tap. Just a few extra seconds of load time waiting for complex images to load can make the difference between a sale or not.

So how do you design a winning home page?

1. Keep It Simple!
Don’t overload your page with more than 3 or 4 images and don’t keep your images oversized.

2. Find a Fast Hosting Company
Not all servers are created equal. Some are super fast and others are slower. You need to test your site and if your pages take 10 or 20 seconds to load, talk to your hosting company for suggestions and see if they have a faster machine to move you to.

3. Sales, Sales, Sales!
The whole point of your site is to make sales. So don’t forget to include sales hooks and promotions like a contest, giveaway or coupon on your home page. You need to hook your readers into learning more, and sale hooks do just that.

4. Keep it Short
You want to put your most important information at the top or near the top. Readers don’t want to scroll through an endless amount of information to get to where they want.

Your home page is your welcome mat. Think about what is on the front of a physical store. Don’t forget to include your store name, business name and logo, links to the main areas of your site and some quick contact options for your customers. Need some ideas? Take a look at some of your favorite stores online for inspiration!

Did you like this article? You might also like: Great Content – Competing with Big Online Retailers

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Content is King

Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 by
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The Emperor Rules All

For the online world, they say that content is King, and that’s not wrong! But if content is the King, then carefully crafted content is the Emperor.

Not just any content will make your online business rule, you need the right content to make customers want to explore your site and buy.

So what is that right content? The content that you put on your site should…

1. Consider how people absorb information. Fast. People want information fast. If it takes too long to get to the point, they will leave.

2. Make it easy for customers to know you and see what you have to offer. Be personal on your about us page and make sure that your products are super easy to locate with buttons in several locations as well as images.

3. Be friendly, concise and clear. Don’t get too formal in your tone. Use easy to read and understand words. Be concise in what you say so you aren’t rambling and clearly organize your content so it makes sense.

4. Develop a one on one relationship by inviting interaction. Make sure that you have your social icons clearly visible for your customers so they can like and follow you. Invite them to comment on your posts or use social media as a form of customer support.

Always be straightforward about who you are and where you’re coming from on your site. Only include content that is useful, exciting, organized and easy to read.

Like this article? You may also want to read: Building an Online Store – Compelling Content

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October 2020 – New Wholesalers and Dropshippers Added

Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 by
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Finding new wholesale suppliers for our members is what we do and what we’ve been doing for over 20 years!

We contact hundreds of suppliers a day looking for the best wholesalers to certify and add to the Wholesaler & Dropshipper Directory.

This is just a quick notice to let you know what we added to the Worldwide Brands Directory of Certified Wholesalers for the month of October 2020 for our members!

We added suppliers, that together, offer a total SKU count of over 103,000 products! YESSS! And these suppliers are ready to work with our online retailer members!

The newly added suppliers offer:

Dropship and Wholesale Dead Sea Skincare
Wholesale and Dropship Activewear
Dropship and Wholesale Surf Apparel
Wholesale General Merchandise
Wholesale Natural Pet Treats
Wholesale General Merchandise – yes we added two!
Dropship and Wholesale Hemp CBD Oils
Dropship Men’s Leather Shoes
Wholesale Smoking Accessories
Dropship Medical Supplies
Wholesale Disney Face Masks
Wholesale Eye Drops
Dropship and Wholesale Organic Skincare
Wholesale and Dropship Mink Eyelashes
Wholesale Men’s Underwear
Wholesale Airbrush Makeup
Dropship and Wholesale Smoking Blends
Wholesale and Dropship Home Decor
Dropship Watches
Dropship and Wholesale Men’s Fashion Socks
Wholesale Nail Polish Strips
Wholesale and Dropship Pewter Gifts

.. and more!

If you are a member, Login today, to check out the newest additions.
Not a member yet? What are you waiting for?

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August 2020 – New Wholesalers and Dropshippers Added

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 by

Finding new wholesale suppliers for our members is what we do and WE LOVE IT! That’s why we contact hundreds a day looking for the best wholesalers to certify and add to the Wholesaler & Dropshipper Directory.

This is just a quick notice to let you know what we added to the Worldwide Brands Directory of Certified Wholesalers for the month of August 2020 for our members!

We added suppliers, that together, offer a total SKU count of over 18,000 products!

The newly added suppliers offer:

Wholesale Natural Body Care
Wholesale CBD Oils
Wholesale Novelty Socks
Wholesale iPhone Chargers
Wholesale Travel Backpacks
Wholesale Avocado Oils
Wholesale Artisan Jewelry
Wholesale Hand Sanitizer
Wholesale Modern Furniture
Wholesale Work Boots
Wholesale Custom Furniture
Wholesale Fashion Watches
Wholesale Bluetooth Speakers
Wholesale Dessert Wafers
Wholesale Tech Accessories
Wholesale Soy Candles
Wholesale Sustainable Swimwear
Wholesale Trade Show Supplies
Wholesale Darts
Wholesale Natural Dog Treats
Wholesale Musical Instruments

…and more!

If you are a member, Login today, to check out the newest additions.
Not a member yet? What are you waiting for?

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Get Ready…Here Come The Holidays Again!

Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 by
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We do this topic every year in July. If you’ve been reading for years, you know that, and you may be able to skip this one. However, you may want to continue anyway, because a little reminder can’t hurt.

If you haven’t been reading for years, please pay attention to this one. It’s important. We like to think they all are, but some topics are a little more critical than others.

The 2020 model year cars are out. If you try to buy a swimsuit at your local store, all they have left are the ones that nobody wanted earlier in the year and they aren’t ordering more. WalMart is gearing up with warmer clothing already. Before you know it, the Halloween stuff will be on the shelves. That will all too soon be followed by plastic, motorized, smiling figures of Santa making arm gestures, that could be questionable if you position him the wrong way in your yard.

The big retailers all know that this is the time to be gearing up for the biggest retail season of the year. The Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, “let’s buy a ton of gifts and fill up the closets with stuff we’ll never use again season.”

The Holiday Season gifts may not be on the shelves yet, but you can bet your life that they’re on the way to the stores’ warehouses. The big retailers’ Purchasing Agents are making deals as we speak for tens of thousands of Robo-Blaster Buddies and Lucy Drinks Her Bottle and Calculates Your Income Tax Dolls. Expensive Diamond Jewelry, Dad’s Favorite Tool Kits and Car Seat Massage Sets are already flowing from manufacturers to wholesalers to retail warehouses.

The big guys do it, and guess what? You should be doing it too. That’s how the big guys got to be the big guys in the first place. You have to plan well in advance for the products you wan to sell during the Holiday Season. That one short, shining Season accounts for a whopping BILLIONS of dollars in retail sales. Those who are prepared, make money. Those who are not, wonder why they didn’t.

So how do you prepare? Start looking for wholesale suppliers of products that will sell as gifts, and that can compliment your existing product lines. That way, you don’t have much search engine positioning or auction re-tooling to do when the selling begins.

If you’re already working with products you know will sell well during the Holidays, start talking to your Suppliers and ask them what their inventory levels will be during that time on each product. You don’t want to run out.

Ask your Wholesale Suppliers which products THEY are planning on stocking the most of.. those will be the products that THEIR market research indicates will be selling well!

For the online retailer, like you, the Holiday Season preparations start NOW, so don’t be caught by surprise this year…

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