Becoming a wholesale dropshipper can be a messy business which you may end up hating after getting started. Many people consider becoming a drop shipper because it appears an easy way to start an online business.

However, what most people fail to realize is like any business drop shipping does take effort. However if you spend time to learn some tips and learn from others drop shippers you can definitely have a solid business bringing in a handsome profit.

To start as a wholesale drop shipper you should do some research and building a product portfolio list. These are the products you would like to sell. This is going to take some work, but finding the right market is critical.

Look for markets you have an interest in. For instance if you love dog, look at different dog accessories or products. Look for products that are not to heavy to ship and also that are not to competitive online.

As you are doing your research you should also consider finding a wholesale drop ship distributor you can work with that will drop ship or locating a directory database of wholesale drop ship suppliers. There are lots of places online you can easily find a distributor for your business but make sure you focus on a reliable drop ship directory or you can waste lots of money fast. Just don’t buy any old list of dropshipper suppliers. Find a drop ship directory that is sponsored by the better business bureau and fair trade authority.

Next decide where you will sell your products. Will you start with a yahoo store or perhaps and ebay store. This is perhaps the easiest way to start as a wholesale dropshipper.

You should also consider how you will accept payment. The easiest way is though merchants like paypal, or paydotcom. They allow you to take credit card payments without a merchant account. When your business grows you can get your own merchant account.

When you finally locate a product and supplier a drop ship directory make sure you review all the suppliers’ policies before doing business with them. This way you do not find yourself in a bad situation later by violating a policy.

Lastly, continue to talk to other wholesale dropshippers online and see what is working for them and make adjustments to your business. Many of the reliable wholesale drop shipper directories online have forums and live support to help you out in finding products or suppliers.