Finding Suppliers

What if I can not find suppliers/a product to sell?
If you are having trouble finding a suppliers and product you need to ask yourself 3 questions... 1. How many suppliers have I contacted? If you've co...
Thu, 20 Aug, 2020 at 8:36 PM
Is it worthwhile to sign up for supplier directories that charge a membership fee?
Some paid directories can be helpful because even if you spend $2,000, finding one great supplier can be worth it. That said, the very easy to find director...
Thu, 20 Aug, 2020 at 10:58 PM
Can I and should I buy products from Alibaba?
We do not suggest buying from Alibaba due to 1. Shipping times, 2. Authenticity concerns, and 3. Many Alibaba suppliers will not be authorized in Amazon'...
Sun, 18 Oct, 2020 at 11:17 PM
Should I focus on finding suppliers first, or products first?
We suggest you focus on finding suppliers first, then analyze the supplier's available products to find a good product to sell.  If you focus on the...
Mon, 14 Sep, 2020 at 8:27 PM
How can a supplier prove to me that they are an "authorized supplier?"
There is no way to truly 100% prove that Amazon will consider your supplier authorized.  Amazon does NOT have a list of authorized suppliers and Amazon ...
Mon, 3 May, 2021 at 10:23 PM
How should I keep track of my suppliers? Do I use a spreadsheet?
I would recommend using excel to put together a spreadsheet. You can have a column for suppliers you've already reached out to, a column for awaiting re...
Sun, 18 Oct, 2020 at 11:34 PM
Where can I find a VA?
If you look through the "automating your business" section of the course, there is some great information on virtual assistants (VA’s) including h...
Thu, 4 Feb, 2021 at 7:09 PM
Can you find suppliers in Canada?
The finding supplier lessons in the course are geared towards the US, but you can try to apply those same ones to the Canadian market and see if you get ...
Wed, 17 Mar, 2021 at 12:06 AM
If the supplier is a dropshipper, are they okay to work with?
As mentioned, dropshipping is not something that we recommend on Amazon, as it can affect your account. With that said, if the supplier is also a legitim...
Sun, 13 Jun, 2021 at 9:13 PM
When going to a tradeshow, how do I know if the supplier will be profitable or work for us?
You do not actually always know if the supplier will be profitable at a tradeshow. You just communicate with the supplier, you make sure they work with A...
Mon, 28 Jun, 2021 at 4:49 PM