I think you're spot on with this observation.Originally Posted by Dave A
User10: If you want to find something to sell online, search offline. SA has many businesses that have still not really ventured into the online world. You need to track them down and then offer to become their online "sales rep". Get hold of a yellow pages or walk around a small industrial area. Then search to see if they have an online presence. If not, approach them.
No one said it would be hassle free.
user10 (16-Mar-11)
Traditional ways by using auction / classifieds to promote product on: eBay, eBid, CQout, Loot, Amazon etc.
Other Ways you may be interested In:
1. T-shirts/Uniforms/Clothing - URLs don't occupy much space. A lot of companies put it under the logo or even on the back under the collar in small letters. Try a cap with just the URL; maybe even as a giveaway.
2. Stationary - Do you have your URL on business cards, letterhead, invoices, bills, and checks? Print that URL on anything that you would put your phone number on. It doesn't usually cost anything additional, and it will put your name in front of thousands. Ever think of putting your URL on your cash register receipt? It's probably quite easy to do.
3.Traditional Advertising - Every business will run some sort of advertising. Whether it is a newspaper ad or TV ad, the URL should be an integral part of your ad. Look through any magazine or newspaper. Everyone is doing it. Come on; join in!
4. Press Releases - Most companies use press releases to announce changes in their company or new services that they offer. Press releases are a form of cheap marketing that a lot of people use. If you don't use this tool for marketing your business, maybe you need to read "How to Write Press Releases". If you do use this tool, you need to make sure that the URL is included in the release. Put it in there as many times as you can. Some news services will edit your release, so make sure that you repeat the URL, so that it will get it in print.
If you don't want to purchase in bulk, Dropship is the best choice for you. I have some suggestion for you
1. Find some thing for best sellers. You can search from bidorbuy or such kind of auction site and find the hot selling products.
2. Search a dropshipper who can ship to south africa with reasonable postage.
3. If you are first time to buy from a dropship provider, you need to place a tiral order first to test how about the quality.
4. Once the quality is approved, you can let they ship to your customer directly next time
Last edited by Dave A; 09-Jun-11 at 05:23 AM. Reason: just a little tidy up
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