E-Commerce & Dropshipping

E-commerce is the sale of products online. Dropshipping is a more specific form of e-commerce in which the shipping service is fulfilled by another business or service, or directly by the manufacturer. This means that you as the seller do not need to keep your inventory stored somewhere or worry about the shipping process as that is all taken care of by another business. Amazon is an example.

An online business like this can be just one person or a small team, depending on your goals and needs. This is a fairly automatable business model since the shipping is all taken care of. Your main responsibilities would be finding products to sell and then marketing them to potential buyers. This is a great ‘work from anywhere’ option because there is no need to house inventory or ship products. You also get to choose your niche and decide on the products you want to sell, making it more personalized.

Here we’ve included our courses for learning how to set up an e-commerce or dropshipping business, along with selling platforms like Shopify and Amazon, and a section on wholesalers and merchants were you can find products to sell. We also recommend visiting the Technology section on the Resources page for more tools.

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E-Commerce Courses

What They OfferDrop Ship Lifestyle teaches their students how to build a thriving e-commerce business.
Our ThoughtsThis program was voted Best eCommerce Course by Shopify, a trusted name in the space.
What They OfferThis course is taught by Tom Wang and focuses exclusively on Fulfillment-By-Amazon.
Our ThoughtsIf you are looking to sell on Amazon, we believe this is the best place to learn the process.

Manufacturers / Wholesalers / Merchants

What They OfferAliExpress connects with dropshipping platforms and has a huge variety of products for wholesale prices. Service is free.
Our ThoughtsIf you’re looking to start dropshipping, this is a fantastic option. The main downside is longer shipping wait times.
What They OfferAlibaba connects manufacturers and suppliers with businesses, allowing for custom-designed products and wholesale prices.
Our ThoughtsAlibaba is a very well-known source for ecommerce or physical commerce sourcing. Product options are endless!
What They OfferWholesale2B integrates with dropshipping platforms, offers free registration, and often ships faster than many other services. They also offer a course for learning the industry.
Our ThoughtsTrusted, well-established, and convenient service which lets you sign up for free. This may be the best option for beginners looking to build an independent dropshipping business.
What They OfferDoba integrates with suppliers directly, making it easier to source products from a central system. They also have a useful tool for automating listing products on eBay.
Our ThoughtsDoba is definitely worth consideration. Their system may be a convenient approach to finding and listing products but it is also more expensive than most other services.