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Your own mail order business will allow you to earn a good living without all the hassles that come with working a regular job. You can get out of bed, eat, and work whenever you want. You'll have the flexibility to run errands, go to the doctor, or play golf at times of your choosing!
Quite simply, mail order businesses have given millions of people the world over the chance to take control of their own lives.
Advantages of running your own mail order business:
- There is no boss to answer to. You're the boss!
- Mail order allows you complete freedom to arrange your schedule as you see fit (or have no schedule at all).
- All of the profits from your mail order business are yours to keep!
- You can make as much or as little as you want simply by working harder, longer, and smarter.
- You'll be able to spend a lot more time with your children.
Disadvantages of running your own mail order business:
- You'll have no boss to blame if things don't work out. You're the boss, remember?
- Your mail order income will fluctuate from month to month.
- You may well discover that you spend more time working at your mail order business than you would working at a regular job.
In my opinion, the advantages of a mail order business far exceed the disadvantages. If you agree, read on...
First, you need to decide on what type of products to sell with your mail order business. Here are a few things to consider:
- What are you interested in? What types of products do you enjoy using and selling? Make a list of these products.
- Of the products on your list, which ones have the potential to return a good profit on your investment?
- Which of these products are easy to make or acquire?
- Which of these products can be sold with relatively little competition?
If you're handy with tools and/or a talented craftsperson, maybe you can design and make your own products for your mail order offerings.
If not, you'll need to find one or more suppliers for your mail order inventory. Just do a Google search on "wholesale items" or a term specific to the items that you plan to offer. You can also look for wholesale distributors in the yellow pages.
After you have decided on your mail order products and found a source for them, the next step is to advertise your mail order business and the products that you're selling.
One of the most affordable and effective ways to operate a mail order business today is from your own website. They're easy to start and maintain with a little research and practice. Or you can always hire an experienced webmaster to do it for you.
Create a professional looking site, "stock" it with high quality photos and descriptions, and make it easy for your customers to order. Accepting credit cards is a must for a mail order business!
Always ship the merchandise that is ordered right away! Prompt shipment is the number one priority for any successful mail order business.
Always be looking for ways to cut costs and increase profits. Constantly be searching for new and additional suppliers for your mail order merchandise. Evaluate your shipping options to make sure you're using the most economical one.
These guidelines will help you start and run a successful mail order business.
Mail order will allow you to enjoy a great deal of freedom in your lifestyle. But you'll have to do your homework and make sure you do it right. Mail order success can help ensure a comfortable and enjoyable lifestyle. But mail order failure can send you back to a 9-5 job!
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