Ever thought of Starting an Online Wholesale Business? Here is How to Start one Hustle free

2020 and 2021 will forever be remembered for taking the globe online and making almost everything revolve around the digital economy. It demonstrated to enterprises the importance and feasibility of online operations and digital transformation. 

There are so many businesses you can do online these days. As a wholesale business,  setting up on the internet will not only open up new distribution and consumer networks, but it will also provide Covid-friendly options for operating in risky retail environments.

First, wholesaling is selling your products in bulk to another store, usually at a lower price, who then sells them to their clients.

You have definitely heard a lot or a bit about the online wholesale business and before starting one there are a few things you need to know to help you start and establish the business successfully.

1.Create a website.

This is a no-brainer since it is so obvious you need a website to run a successful online wholesale business. A dedicated website for your wholesale business is required in the same way that real premises are required for a bricks-and-mortar business. 

If you have the skills you can easily create your own website from scratch to your own liking. If you don’t have the skills, you can easily get someone to do create a user-friendly website for you. 

There are also user-friendly AI tools in the market today such as WordPress, etc on different hosts, and creating a website on these hosts has become quite simple. 

With a dedicated website, you can notify suppliers that you are open for business, and they will be able to find you without you having to look for them. A well-designed website will also serve as an appealing ‘storefront’ for your business, attracting other businesses who wish to sell on your platform.

2.Look for a simple inventory management software.

Inventory! Inventory! Inventory!

It’s critical that you keep track of your inventory and product lines. You must be able to know what goods you have on hand at all times. 

You’ll be able to provide your customers with accurate quotations and delivery schedules if you use simple yet effective inventory software. Efficiency in inventory is what you need. 

3.Know your return policy inside out

Remember you dealing with products in bulk and from different manufacturers. This means the return policies of each of your manufacturers will be different.

If your customers need to return items, you must be familiar with all of them and comprehend their ins and outs. You must also be aware of their after-sales practices. It’s preferable to avoid a supplier if you can’t get a clear answer from them. Your supply chain will be more streamlined and predictable as a result of this.

4.Target brands/retailers that are complementary to one another

With wholesaling, you don’t need a large customer base to grow your business. Working with complementary brands inside your selected market, on the other hand, is the key to success. As a result, the retailers can refer to each other and increase their sales exposure. 

5.Maintain strict payment policies with your vendors

Money! Money! Money!

Vendors can be a pain to your business if you are not careful. 

Never, ever, ever, let your finances be a mess. This starts with the terms you have for your vendors. And considering how wholesale deals can be fairly large, you cannot afford to have a mix-up in your finances. Having strict payment policies in place ensures that your cash flow is not put under undue strain in the future.

Strict payment policies make your dealers believe you are trustworthy and know what you are doing. 

6.Make sure your product descriptions and photographs are accurate

Wrong descriptions & photographs can be a blow for your business.

The difference between making and losing a sale can be as simple as accurate descriptions and clear photos. 

Product descriptions and photos are very important to retailers. It enables them to gain a better understanding of the stock before purchasing in quantity. It also makes a positive impression on vendors.

With this in mind, make sure to take clear, high-resolution images of your goods and mark them with descriptive text and important words.

Final Thoughts…

With a dedicated website, inventory management software, knowing your return policy inside out, targeting the right brands, maintaining a strict payment policy, and having clear images and product descriptions, you are off on a good start.