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# How much money do I need to get started?

Your starting investment depends on the business model you choose and how quickly you want to launch. Because our platform is designed as a single, cohesive solution, you can scale your operations efficiently regardless of whether you are dropshipping, selling wholesale, or building a private label brand.

To help you plan your budget, we recommend these starting ranges:
* **Dropshipping:** We suggest starting with **$200–$1,000**. This covers setting up your store on a platform like Shopify and investing in targeted advertising to reach your first customers.
* **Wholesale:** We recommend starting with **$1,000–$2,000**. This provides enough capital to secure inventory, launch your store, and fund initial marketing efforts.
* **Manufacturing & Private Label:** As these models involve creating your own branded products, they typically require an upfront investment of **$2,000+**.

If you aren't sure which path fits your goals, you can [take our short business model quiz](https://www.salehoo.com/ecommerce-business-models) to identify the best strategy for you. We’ve helped a community of 137,000+ entrepreneurs find the right balance for their launch, and we’re here to help you skip the guesswork.

Ready to get started? [View our pricing](https://www.salehoo.com/pricing) and sign up today.