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Many of us have found ourselves daydreaming of the day we can be our own boss, set our own hours, and create our own success. You may be a secret creative sitting in a daunting office waiting for the clock to strike 5, or an avid traveler with an insatiable desire to go where the exotic winds take you.

Either way, the thought of entrepreneurship gave you a rush, brought a sparkle to your eye and added a bounce to your step. It may very well be the reason that brought you here today! 

Being an entrepreneur in the digital age has become easier than ever, but not without its trials and tribulations. We wanted to give you proof that starting a dropshipping business can help you become an entrepreneur. But most importantly, we wanted to show you how to be successful at it.

We spoke to fortified dropshippers like Kyle Borawski, who used Spocket to make this very dream, a reality. He started his online store back in his senior year of college, and had continued to grow his store after he graduated in May 2019. He generated over $224,923 in sales from August to October 2019. With over $85,205 generated in October alone, he managed to be wildly successful with his online store by dropshipping products with Spocket. Don’t believe us? Here’s the proof:

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But before we continue with Kyle’s success story, we will ask a burning question. 

What in the world is "Dropshipping"?

We're glad you asked! Dropshipping is the solution a budding entrepreneur like yourself might be looking for. 

Let's say you've managed to create a catchy website with a beautiful aesthetic. You’ve got your niche down, and you're ready to start making some money. The only problem is, where are you going to find these products, and how are you supposed to manage inventory and shipping, along with screening dropshipping suppliers and products for quality? 

The best way to answer that question is, you don't have to!

Spocket has bridged the gap from you to the supplier. You can pick and push an array of the best dropshipping products for your niche market, and from the first order to 1000’s of orders daily, Spocket will control the quality and ensure timely shipping to your customers. All without you having to deal with any of the inventory, upfront costs, supplier relationships, and headache.

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To make things short and sweet:

• You never have to handle inventory or deal with upfront costs
• The world is your oyster! - Everyone can be your customer
• Access to handpicked high-quality dropshipping suppliers with products from the USA and Europe 
• You have the flexibility of a remote job from home
• You save time and effort so that you can focus on your eCommerce and marketing

With Spocket, your only concern now lies in taking the leap and starting your eCommerce business. So, we’ve decided that we can help you out with that as well! 

We asked Kyle all of the questions you may have on starting a dropshipping business to give you a first-hand perspective on how you can start, and what steps you can take to get you one step closer to the life you dreamed of. 

Dropshippers take many forms and in the case of Kyle Borawski, he was a college student with an innate need to have flexibility and a remote job from home. He gives us a first-person perspective on his journey, along with his secrets to a successful dropshipping business. 

With these tips and tricks, we hope to inspire you to take the leap into entrepreneurship, and help you make your dreams a reality.

Kyle’s Story: From $0 to $85,205 a Month

Planning an eCommerce Business

Why eCommerce?

I have always aspired to generate a source of income, whilst working remotely. eCommerce allows this, and this is the main reason why it appealed to me and why it appeals to so many others. The idea of working nine-to-five was always scary to me, and I wasn’t interested in going down that route. 

You need the drive and the aspiration to succeed in online business. For example, I graduated from Coastal Carolina University. But during that time, I was more interested in starting a dropshipping business. My interest was making my side hustle as successful as possible, and I was going to put the majority of my energy into that. 

And a lot of patience and putting in the work, It paid off.

How did you choose a name for your eCommerce business?

When choosing a name, you have to consider your niche. Every time you think of a name, it has to resonate with the people within that niche market. This can be as simple as two steps:

• Do your research. This is crucial in all steps of developing and maintaining an eCommerce business. But when choosing a name for an eCommerce business, it’s essential. 

• Choose a name and logo that means something to you; that creates a feeling for you. That’s how I have come up with my names. If I don’t feel it, I don’t start it.

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I consider myself an artist first, and this gave me a competitive advantage. The execution of the store name and logo are the most crucial parts. It’s also important to create a story with each visual that connects with your target market, this will strengthen your legitimacy and brand.

How did you decide on a niche for your eCommerce store?

Finding a niche may not seem easy, but for me, it was more organic; my niche was something where I could be creative and enjoy what I do. If you want to start a dropshipping business:

• Sell something you can imagine yourself selling in 10 years. 
• If you are thinking of selling a fad, or trendy product, like a cat necklace, can you envision selling that for 10 years? Can you embrace that?

• Ask yourself whether this niche market is profitable. To answer this, Conduct a market analysis on what other companies are doing and how you can do it better than them. Do you have the same confidence in your niche?

Ultimately, believe in what you want to sell. Love it, and make sure it makes you feel something.

How did you plan and set goals?

Venturing into an eCommerce business blindly, with no budget, no business model, and no goals would be foolish and also a waste of time. 

“The only goal I set for myself is to get 1% better every day.”

This is a goal that shows progression and improvement but is also reasonable. Be realistic when setting goals, as this makes them more manageable to achieve. 

If I’m improving at that 1% I aspire to each day, then chances are it’s going to keep growing. Then before you know it, this 1% becomes 2%, 3%...365%. 

But don’t run before you can walk. 

In terms of planning, when starting a store, do your research: 

• Research the website, look at social media, look at the email flows and the store itself
• Know your target market
• Know your products
• Know your potential customers and audience.
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How did you decide on a Budget?

It would be unwise to say that you could start an eCommerce business with absolutely no money, but at the same time, you may not need as much as you anticipated. It varies for everyone. 

I recommend finding a budget that you are comfortable with but, at the same time, maintaining an income from another source. 

I would cut hair and budget how much I would spend on ads based on how many haircuts I did that day.

You may not get rich quick doing this; however, you can make little differences on a small budget like $30 a day. However, if you want to start a successful ecommerce business, I would say you need at least $1,000 minimum to start up. 

Now I have multiple stores, so on average my revenue is $75,000 to $100,000 per month. Sometimes more, sometimes less. I always look through my ads and expenses and see the profit margins I have per week.

You have to evaluate your revenue so that it’s more about the profit margins for your life, and that’s better than a higher revenue. Don’t be fooled by high revenue if the profit margin is slim, always focus on a higher profit, not revenue.

What are some essential factors to consider when selecting dropshipping product(s)?

With dropshipping, you don’t need to acquire products before selling them. However, I would always order the product I was selling beforehand to check the quality. You must understand what you're selling.

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Spocket has an “Order Samples” functionality that allows you to order samples of products in your niche so you can test it out. With Spocket, you also get access to USA dropshipping suppliers and products. Not everything has to come from China. 

Know what you are selling- it will give you confidence. Below are some factors to consider:

• Quality: Make sure the dropshipping products you intend to sell are of high quality. Finding products on Spocket, you should be assured of quality. 
  

• Manufacturer: Make sure that the dropshipping suppliers are trustworthy and competent at business. 
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• ‍Communication: When selecting your products, make sure the dropshipping suppliers are good at communicating, are trustworthy and reliable. Spocket has a supplier page that lets you know the order fulfillment success rate for every supplier.
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• Ethics: Ethics are essential in any eCommerce business. Yes, increasing your profit margins is a goal and there’s no shame in striving for it, but you want to make a brand that can last forever. A lot of people come into the dropshipping business without really thinking about the customer.

“You’ve got to always think about the customer.”

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How to Build and Maintain an eCommerce Business

Do you write your own product descriptions?

Yes, I do. My secret is that I’ll keep the description simple. 

Utilize the panel effect on the landing page, and make it easy for someone if they want to know something specific about a product or how it’s made. You want to attract your readers, so write in a way that will do this.
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Do you create your own product photos?

Visuals and creativity are my specialties.

 I’m good at getting the attention of Instagram users, by creating crisp visuals and presenting them with something completely unique when they’re scrolling. 

Content marketing on social media is an attention game. The only way to get someone to stop scrolling and pay attention is for them to see something that catches their eye, and to click on your link or video. 

With product photos, just make them real. Of course, it depends on your niche. The authenticity of the product photo is huge.

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Do you think there are any aspects of store design that are absolutely essential for an eCommerce Business?

I like things to be congruent. When a website is segmented, it gives a much cleaner look. I also like to have a guarantee which says:

 “we’re here because we care about you” [and] “if you have a problem, contact or call us.” 

The customer needs to be reassured that you are real and that you care. I’ve never believed in the gurus that say the “buy now” button needs to be green. If you’re selling something real, that button could be pink. It shouldn’t make a difference if your product is legit. 

Some store design essentials to consider: 

• The view of the catalog from your store
• The grid layout when you’re scrolling
• White or black background
• All photos should be from the same photo shoot. 

Consistency matters. Create something harmonious and beautiful.

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