“What if a lot of people order gift baskets at the same time?”
“How do I handle all the work?”
That dual question is frequently asked in classes and at trade shows after my demos or presentations. The questions are valid, as I know more than a handful of designers who went from no sales to mega orders, especially around the Christmas holidays.
These questions also reveal the fear of success. You start a business to become your own boss, control your destiny, and bring joy and comfort to other people’s lives. But those goals come at a cost. You’ll have to:
- Cut ties with full-time employment.
- Create a dedicated workspace possibly outside of your home.
- Hire temporary or permanent help to handle big jobs.
It’s enough to make your head spin. So why not keep working for someone else so you don’t have to make these decisions? Come one, that’s not what you want.
Thankfully, drop shipping firms are a comfort during the transition, picking up lots of the slack so your business appears much larger than it is.
Drop shippers not only take a lot of the designing and shipping off your hands; they also provide a broad range of products, such as cheesecakes and flowers, items you want to offer but can’t store in your inventory.
It’s wise to consider membership with a drop shipping firm now before the holiday season arrives. Many drop shippers won’t allow you to join between October and December, which is their busy season along with yours. They order enough product to accommodate their members, not to assist designers who suddenly realize they need help.
If you’re not familiar with the services drop shipping companies provide, click here for a video introduction to gift basket drop shipping and to learn more about who they are and what you can expect when working with them. Also available for more insight are a drop ship report and 60-minute CD interview with an industry expert.
What’s stopping you from drop shipping? Explain your dilemma in the comments area, and let’s iron out this problem now so that you’re prepared for explosive sales.
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