Start Your Own Wholesale Distribution Business

Revised edition of the author's Start your own wholesale distribution business, published in 2006.

You say you like doing deals and making money but don't care much about getting into the retail grind? Maybe you need to be the person in the middle-the wholesaler, the one who buys goods in volume from manufacturers and sells them to retailers at a profit. With millions of products on the market already and new ones coming every day, the wholesale economy has plenty of room for growth. This guide tells you how to start thriving wholesale operation, specializing in any industry you choose-and run in from your kitchen table, if you like. Entrepreneur magazine has interviewed dozens of successful wholesaling entrepreneurs and distilled the best of their advice into a format that's easy to read and understand. You'll learn: How to make contact with manufacturers and retailers How to obtain product exclusives How to find prime locations for your wholesale distributorship Insiders' secrets for overcoming your competition Start Your Own Wholesale Distribution Business also includes sample forms, step-by-step instructions, checklists and worksheets to guide you smoothly through each stage of the startup process. It's a straight shot from where you are today to owning and running your own business tomorrow-and you can start right now.

There's Money in the Middle! Like making deals and earning money but don't care for the daily grind? Then consider becoming a middleman--the wholesaler--who buys goods in volume from manufacturers and sells them to retailers for a profit. The experts of Entrepreneur deliver a step-by-step guide that shows you how to start a thriving wholesale operation, specializing in any industry--and running it from the comfort of your home. This guide will reveal how to: Establish your business and get funded Use market research to find the right niche for you Partner with the right manufacturers and retailers Promote and advertise your business You'll also gain valuable insights from practicing wholesale distributors and get sample forms, checklists, and worksheets to guide you through the startup process.

According to the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, the industry reached a record-high of $6.01 trillion in 2018. While there are big and small players in this industry it's a segmented one which makes it perfect to find riches in niches.

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You like doing deals and making money but don’t care much for the retail grind? You should be the middleman—the wholesaler—the one who buys goods in volume from manufacturers and sells them to retailers at a profit. With millions of products on the market already and new ones coming every day, the wholesale economy has plenty of room for growth. This guide reveals how to start a thriving wholesale operation, specializing in any industry you choose—and run it from your kitchen table, if you’d like. You’ll learn: • How to make contact with manufacturers and retailers • Which product lines will bring maximum success • Insider secrets for overcoming the competition • How to take advantage of the internet’s growing role in distribution • Effective strategies for increasing profit margins You’ll also get sample forms, step-by-step instructions, checklists and worksheets to guide you smoothly through each stage of the startup process. It’s a straight shot from where you are today to owning and running your own business—and you can start right now.