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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

  1. 1Research trending products using tools like Google Trends

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  2. 2Create Shopify store (€29/month)

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  3. 3Find suppliers on AliExpress or Spocket

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  4. 4Set up product listings with 40-60% markup

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  5. 5Run Facebook/Instagram ads targeting Ireland and UK

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  6. 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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