Why You Need a VPN When Running a Drop Shipping Store

In this post, I want to share with you the importance of having a VPN when running an online business. There are five main benefits of having a VPN when running a dropship business. In addition to the benefits of a VPN.

I use a VPN on my device as part of my daily routine. Here are the five benefits of using a VPN when running a drop shipping store. I also briefly touch on why I personally use it and how it has helped me in the past.

Five Benefits of Using a VPN for your drop shipping business:

1. Access blocked websites:

A VPN allows you to gain access to websites that would usually be blocked on your regional server. I used a VPN to gain access to Pinterest and Instagram on my Shopify dropship store when I first started my business.

I currently use Nord VPN as they have servers located in more than 37 different countries and offer military grade encryption. They also offer a 30 day money back guarantee if you’re ...

5 Reasons You MUST Have a Blog On Your Dropship Store

In this post I’m going to share a number of reasons why having a blog on your drop shipping store can be beneficial for your business.

Blog posts rank higher on Google via SEO as they are seen as more up to date and relevant for the reader. This means that your blog will be searched for more frequently, resulting in more traffic to your site.

A blog also gives you a chance to show off what you know and share what you’ve learned with others – it showcases your expertise and can help establish yourself as an industry leader or expert within your niche.

It allows your readers to become more interested in the products and services you sell – by blogging you can share what is happening in your business and help create a buzz about it.

Below are 5 main reasons you should always have a blog on your drop shipping stores.

1. Having a blog allows you to build authority in the eyes of potential customers.

This is becau...

How to start dropshipping in Australia for FREE?

In this post I am going to share with you some tools / platforms that you can start dropshipping without any initial investment. These platforms can be used to start your online store without any upfront cost.

1. Shopify 14 Day Trial 100% FREE

If you are just starting out with your business, don't worry about design just yet, because shopify has a portal where you can find great professional designs that are customisable to fit your needs . You can also check if the particular e-commerce theme is mobile friendly!

Shopify is our go to ecommerce platform. We have tried what can be considered the best of the best in the e-commerce platform world, wordpress, 3dcart, Magento etc… But Shopify is so far ahead of all these platforms on every level.

Get started with Shopify's 14 day free trial here, you can get started without any initial investment.

2. Groove Funnels 100% FREE

Groove funnels is an all in one dropshipping solution...

How Much To Buy an Australian Dropship Store?

In this post we cover how to value an Australian dropship store. We cover how to get a valuation of an Australian dropship store. We also cover what are the key steps to buying a dropship store. Basically how much to pay for an Australian dropship store.

Whether you're considering opening your own online store, or you're simply curious how much potential there is in this form of entrepreneurship, it's important to understand the value of drop shipping stores. This post will cover everything you need to know about ecommerce valuation and show you some examples of the price tags these businesses carry.

There are 6 main factors to consider when valuing an ecommerce business.

1. The age of the store & the amount of time it has been in business

This is important because a business that has been in operation for a longer period of time will have a larger customer base, and customers are potential buyers to you. Furthermore, the l...

In this post, I want to keep this short and sweet. I'm going to talk about the need to keep pushing forward in our ecommerce business no matter what the challenges and obstacles that come.

We all know that in any venture there will be ups and downs, but when you're in the middle of the downfall, it's not always easy to see that if you just keep pushing forward. It's here where I want to share my thoughts on chasing your dreams.

Chasing our dreams must be one of the hardest things we ever do in life, but at the same time it's also necessary to do this for us to keep moving forward.

We all know that sometimes chasing our dreams can be very challenging because at times it can seem like no matter what we try it never seems like things are not going to work out for us.

Many times when this happens we get frustrated and stop. However, if we just keep pursuing what we want in life, the stars will align and things will work out for us in the end trust me.

Yes, there are thi...

Can Drop Shipping Make You Rich?

This is one of the most common questions I get, so today I'll be answering it. I'm going to answer the question based on my own experience so you can understand why I have made the decisions that have led me to this point in my life, but remember that there are always risks when doing anything. 

So really quickly what is drop shipping? Drop shipping is a fulfillment method, where instead of buying products from companies you do not own and reselling them yourself, you source goods from other companies (wholesalers) and sell them through your website (dropshipping) to you customers.

So what does it actually take to be a successful dropshipper? Well let's break it down...

1. Get your mindset right and set your GOALS

If you want to be a successful online entrepreneur then you need to have the right mindset and set yourself the right goals. You can't get anywhere if you don't know where you're going, so you need to decide what you want out ...

10 Hot High Ticket Drop Shipping Products For 2022

In this post I want to cover the 10 hottest high ticket Australian drop shipping products to sell in 2022. In the following paragraphs I will detail some of the Australian products that have been generating a lot of momentum in 2021 and also those that are forecasted to generate an increased amount of revenue in 2022.

These are in no particular order so with no further ado here are the top 10 hot high ticket drop shipping products for 2022.

1 . High Quality Kids Furniture

The first hot high ticket drop shipping product that made the list is for kids furniture. Like any niche you need to be selective with your niche selection and this is no exception. We have found that the best way to target our market is to look at the trends in parenting as a whole as well as how much parents are willing to spend on their kids (which is huge amounts).

2. Home Fitness Equipment

With everything that is happening in the world this nich...

7 Things You Need To Know Before Selling On Shopify

In this post we outline the main ingredients to making your Shopify business a success. But before you can do that, you should know these 7 things. From setting up your account to pricing items and knowing how to keep them competitive, this is the necessary checklist for any Shopify store out there.

1. Take advantage of Shopify's free trial offer

If you're new to selling online, Shopify's 14 day free trial is a great way for you to test the waters without having to spend a cent. If you decide to, after the 14 day free trial, later you can think about making the investment in shopify's plans and take the business forward. However you'll get to use Shopify's full array of features, which are designed to help you sell more products and increase your ROI.

2. Shopify's plans and pricing

Shopify offers four different plans that you can choose from depending on your business needs and budget: Basic Shopify, Shopify, Shopify Plu...

Is The Digital Nomad Dream Still Alive?

It’s been a few years since I wrote about being a digital nomad, I still travel the world and live a life based on experiences. But, the question that is on my mind is: 'Is it still viable to run an online business as a digital nomad?'

For those of you in the know, living as a digital nomad carries with it endless benefits. You can be wherever you want to be, set your own hours and work around your lifestyle. It’s the ultimate way to do business.

At one point it was common for people to aspire to be a digital nomad, but recently there has been a shift in opinion, with articles like 'Is working remotely still relevant?' 'Is working remotely still a good idea?' and 'Remote work is too distracting'.

This statement caught my eye and actually inspired me to write this post "You can't build an entrepreneurial empire whilst living out of a suitcase".

I looked over my own business, how I have grown it and the state of the market for r...

Mental Toughness - Do You Have What It Takes To Build A Successful Drop Shipping Business?

In this post, I want to cover what it takes to be successful in drop shipping and the mental toughness that is required to keep pushing when things are hard. I want to list 5 ways you must know to control your thoughts and focus.

What is mental toughness at the end of the day?

Mental toughness is a form of resilience that helps you bounce back from the obstacles you encounter. There are an abundance of obstacles to overcome, but it's how you respond to those obstacles that determines your success or failure.

It is the ability to be aware of your own thoughts and emotions as well as those around you so as not to lose focus on your goals as you successfully navigate what lies ahead.

So here are 5 ways I think you must know to control your thoughts, focus and to build mental toughness overtime.

1. Control Negative Thinking

Negative thoughts can be a huge stumbling block ...