Introduction to Dropshipping

Dropshipping is a straightforward, low-risk way to start your own online business. It’s a partnership where you sell products to customers without ever needing to buy, hold, or manage physical inventory yourself.

When a customer orders from your store, you simply forward their details to your supplier. The supplier then packs and ships the item directly to your customer under your business name, while you keep the difference between the retail and wholesale price as profit.

With SaleHoo, we make this process even easier by helping you:

• Source with Confidence: You can access our trusted supplier network of over 8,000 pre-vetted suppliers to avoid scams and find reliable partners.
• Streamline Your Operations: Use our built-in automated product importing to quickly add items to your store and sync inventory levels.
• Explore High-Potential Goods: Gain access to over 2.5 million high-potential products to find exactly what your customers want.

It’s the perfect model for entrepreneurs who want to skip the logistics of warehousing and focus on marketing and growing their brand. To dive deeper into the strategies successful sellers use, you can explore our collection of e-commerce training and guides.

Still have questions? Watch the video below for answers to some of the most common dropshipping FAQs.

If you have questions specific to your business or would like help finding the right suppliers, our Customer Success team is here to help. You can reach us anytime by emailing support@salehoo.com or via live chat by clicking the chat icon in the bottom corner of the screen. We'd be happy to assist you.

Updated on: 01/07/2026