Want to own your own Online Retail Website?

Want to own your own Online Retail Website?



Ok so you are new to the business, and you want to have your own retail store. You are dazzled by the amount of choice and the huge amount of different suppliers offering you all kinds of goods and deals. Seems great doesn't it? the reality is many simply do not live up to their claims, and often if your new to the business you want to give up and pack it all in, and feel what a load of wasted time.

The truth is though this is a great business and a great industry! Profits can be made, you just have to be careful and choose the right supplier for you and someone you can trust. There are ways in which you can make sure you don't fall foul of the con men that swarm after newbies, and I will list them below.

1. Do your homework, find the brands you most want to carry,and then there are a number of ways of finding a reliable, and trustworthy wholesaler/dropshipper. Either by contacting the brand themselves and ask, or by asking the wholesalers who carry the brand some questions and by asking for references from customers who they have dealt with for over a year.
(Let's face it if someone is prepared to use a distributor for over a year, and would be happy to recommend them they must be doing something right!)

2. Check the address they use is a commercial property, ours is a commercial property, and we have a loading bay and office. Previously part of the property was a beauty shop. You can get that information off the council I believe. Don't be fooled by Unit 3, Ejit Lane, Great Yarns, for example. One of my customers was, and when I checked with the local estate agent was told there was no industrial units or warehouses in that cul de sac, as it was all terraced houses! This "wholesaler" left several of our customers really badly down and wanting to quit the business.

3. Ask them about the brands, packaging, what sells and what doesn't if they hold stock they will know.

4. Do a couple of test orders and see how quick they go out to your customers.

Four simple things you can do to avoid Bogus Wholesalers/Dropshippers, now you need to decide what business model you want, either to hold stock or not.

The benefits of Holding stock
You are in control of your business
If you hold stock and sell it, you know you can deliver it.

Downsides of holding stock
Intial outlay to get stock
You may have it a long time before you sell it.
Cost of keeping stock, storage, lighting etc.

Benefits of Dropshiping
you don't have intial outlay for stock
no costs of storing stock
you have no dead stock eating into your profits

Downsides of Dropshipping
you are relying on another company to deliver a service.
Profits are smaller as you have to pay a dropship fee
you have no control

Once you have a clear view and business model, done your homework, you are in a better position to decide and choose the right wholesaler/dropshipper for you. Good Luck!

Electric Lingerie Announce takeover of Hustler Lingerie License

Electric Lingerie Announce takeover of Hustler Lingerie License

Electric Lingerie have taken over the license of Hustler Lingerie from the first of September 2009, this will mean a gradual takeover that will be complete by December 2009. All existing Hustler Lingerie Lines are now discontinued until stock runs out, with new catalogues due out in January 2010 we can expect new fresh designs with quality in mind, we look forward to the news, because Electric Lingerie offer superb value for money, quality, and style.

We are presently offering a massive 30% off all Hustler lines until stock sells through in preparation of the new catalogues coming in January 2010!

Cyber Spirit Comes to DGTG Wholesale

Cyber Spirit Comes to DGTG Wholesale

We are proud to announce the arrival of Cyber Spirit to DGTG Wholesale! This is a great new british brand aimed at the clubbing, techno rave scene. With all items made specifically for your customer, we are sure the brand will quickly become a favourite. There are lots of fluffy leg warmers, fluffy jackets that will be a sure fire hit!

Electric Lingerie Launch Footwear Catalogue

Electric Lingerie Launch Footwear Catalogue

This week sees the launch of the new Footwear Catalogue by Electric Lingerie. Full of sexy styles, exciting designs and drop dead gorgeous footwear!

Three ranges have been launched boots, with sexy Thigh High boots, and knee highs! Pumps more of your classic court shoes but with a twist, sexy stiletto's that are sure to turn heads! Sandals to die for with sexy styles, stilleto's and platforms.

Sizes range from the size 3 through to a size 7/7.5 uk size these cover the most popular shoe sizes. Prices of these ranges are a dream too, and will apeal to customers.

The quality is superb,what you have come to expect from the brand that doesn't have its finger on the pulse but creates the pulse in designer fashion!

For more information visit us to see the full ranges at DGTG WHOLESALE today!