2008-02-28 09:56
Back in the early days of online retailing, the term “virtual merchant” meant just that—such retailers were all but merchants. Many stocked no inventory and had no customer service reps.
That was the market that Commerce Hub Inc. targeted. Founded in 1997 by Frank Poore, an ex-computer...
2008-02-28 09:51
• Shop around for the drop ship company that best fits your needs. Make sure you find out all the costs involved with each company so you can calculate your profit margins accurately.
• Just because you find the wholesale drop shipping company that is the best price certainly does not mean...
2008-02-28 09:50
Internet product sales are easy," said Bob Simple, when he first set up Bob Simple's Online Shoes. Now he's not so sure. He had found three quality shoe manufacturers who agreed to ship shoes to his customers as soon as he faxed them the order. What's more, the manufacturers used Bob's labels and...
2008-02-28 09:47
Drop shipping remains a hot topic among etailers but, even though it has many benefits, it isn’t the best option for every business.
A drop shipper is a product supplier who is willing to ship individual orders. Usually when products are purchased for resale, you have to buy them in bulk...
2008-02-28 09:38
Definition
Rack jobbers are wholesalers or manufacturers who are granted sales space (usually shelf space) in retail outlets and who offer goods there that are not covered by the existing assortment. The goods are the property of the rack jobber, but they are sold via the retail site’s POS...
2008-02-28 09:35
THE ENTREPRENEUR: Wayne Willert, 47, founder of Gutter-Bolt Inc. in Port Washington, New York
THE PRODUCT: The Gutter-Bolt is an aluminum bolt used to attach gutters to houses or other structures. The product claims to offer a number of benefits over steel bolts, which are traditionally used...
