Dropshipping Store
Sell products online without holding inventory. Supplier ships directly to customers while you keep the markup.
- Startup cost
- €200
- Rough range once established
- €0–€1,000 a month
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Risk
- Medium
An estimate, not a forecast — many attempts earn nothing, especially in the first year. For a model with every assumption shown, use the matcher.
Step-by-step guide
1Research trending products using tools like Google Trends
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2Create Shopify store (€29/month)
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3Find suppliers on AliExpress or Spocket
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4Set up product listings with 40-60% markup
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5Run Facebook/Instagram ads targeting Ireland and UK
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6Automate order fulfillment
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Why people choose it
- Low startup cost
- Scalable
- No inventory risk
- Location independent
What can go wrong
- High competition
- Thin margins initially
- Customer service challenges
- Ad costs
Platforms to look at
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