1. Find sources through online channels:

The target source of goods is a lot of manufacturers, as well as second-hand dealers who run stalls, and even third-hand sources. These people are scattered all over China, but they have concentrated places, and the larger ones on the Internet, such as Alibaba. It is the largest online wholesale market in the country. There are a lot of sources of goods, and there is a lot of room for choice. However, you need to be careful when choosing and purchasing products on 1688. On the one hand, you can't see the real thing in person. You need to make a preliminary judgment based on the evaluation of the source of goods, the transaction volume, the age of the manufacturer, and the communication impression with the supplier. On the other hand, most of the sources of goods have no after-sales service, and the goods are not returned. Some manufacturers can replace the product. The manufacturer is not a distributor and retailer, and there is no after-sales service. You can use Qichacha to check the other party's company information and fully understand the information of the source of goods supplier. If there is too much negative information, there is no need to hesitate.

2. Find sources through cooperation with manufacturers:

The same principle applies to finding manufacturers for cooperation. You need to find the one that suits you best, not the best source on the market. Suppose your online store is just starting out and sells 5 orders a month. Even if you find a source of supply from Apple's first-line manufacturers, they may not necessarily value you. You need to first determine your product positioning, medium, low, or high, and what level of products you make, and then find the corresponding manufacturer's products with the highest cost-effectiveness, and at the same time, it is best to grow with you. Of course, this is more difficult and can only be encountered by chance.

3. Find sources through local wholesale markets:

The local large wholesale market is the simplest and most common channel for finding sources. Especially when the sales volume is not high when the store is just opened, purchasing goods in the local market can fully meet the demand. At the same time, you can do on-site inspections and compare the goods. Generally, they will also support drop shipping. However, you need a certain amount of social negotiation experience to avoid being a sucker. Set some rules for exchanging goods with wholesalers in advance and cultivate a good relationship to avoid disputes or pressure in the future