How to start an online store with products from China
Many successful online stores start with a small range of well-chosen products from China. The key is testing before scaling.
1. Choose products by the numbers
Calculate landed cost per piece — purchase, freight, duties and local delivery — against your selling price.
2. Start with samples
Order samples, photograph them and test demand.
3. A moderate first quantity
Order enough to learn, not enough to get stuck with stock.
4. Choose shipping by sales volume
Air for fast testing, sea for steady sellers, and consolidation to combine products.
5. Follow the rules
Check certification and labelling rules for your market before buying.
We help with the part done in China: search, samples, packing, consolidation and shipping by the agreed method.
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