What is Dropshipping?
Dropshipping in the print industry is a business model where a graphic designer, online store, or printing business sells a wide array of custom-printed products without keeping any inventory.
Instead, when your customer places an order with your business or online store, you then order the items from a third-party supplier, such as Want Stickers!
We then produce the item and ship it directly to the customer with no branding and a return address that lets your customer know it came from you!
You may have heard other terms for “dropshipping” such as:
- Direct Shipping: Emphasizes the direct delivery from us to your customer.
- Blind Shipping: Products are shipped without our info, making it appear as if you are the direct shipper.
- Third-Party Fulfillment: You outsource the fulfillment process to us.
- Outsourcing: Refers to outsourcing various products you offer and we handle the production.
- White-Label: Products branded with your brand but produced and fulfilled by us.
This model has several key benefits and processes as we’ll cover below.
Common Products for Print Dropshipping
We offer a wide array of products to offer your customers. Allowing them to market their personal, business, or organizational needs.
- Stickers: Custom prints for general use
- Vinyl Prints: Custom prints for walls, windows, floors, vehicles, and more.
- Banners & Event Displays: Ship signs and advertising materials directly to your customers.
- Rigid Signs: Custom hard sign displays like coroplast, PVC, foam, and more.
- Marketing Materials: Business cards, and postcards for your clients.
- T-shirts and Apparel: Custom designs printed on various clothing items.
- Posters and Art Prints: High-quality prints of artwork, photographs, or custom designs.
Key Points of Dropshipping:
Dropshipping is a hit with folks just getting into e-commerce because it’s easy to start and doesn’t cost much, but you’ve got to stay on top of your game with suppliers and customer service to make it work.
- No Inventory Management: You don’t have to stock products, reducing overhead costs related to storage and inventory management.
- Reduced Risk: Less financial risk as there is no need to purchase large quantities of products upfront. Dropshipping has lower startup costs compared to traditional retail models.
- Wide Product Range: You can offer a wide variety of custom products without stocking and storing them.
- Scalability: Businesses can scale more easily without being constrained by inventory or production capacity.
Pros:
- Reduced Financial Risk: Lower upfront investment and minimal inventory costs.
- Flexibility: Ability to easily add or remove products from the online store.
- Focus on Marketing: Retailers can focus more on marketing and customer service rather than managing stock.
Cons:
- Lower Profit Margins: Markups can be lower because the retailer often competes with other dropshippers offering the same products.
- Supply Chain Issues: The retailer relies on third parties for inventory and shipping, which can lead to potential stock shortages or shipping delays.
- Limited Control: Less control over product quality, packaging, and shipping times.
What Types of Dropshipping Services Do You Offer?
Whether you need quick orders or one-offs to fulfill orders for your clients, or a long-term solution to consistently order the same products (with discounts!) we have you covered. Both of these services can be used individually or by using a combination of the two.
On-Demand
Designed for entrepreneurs and businesses seeking a flexible and efficient solution for fulfilling custom print orders as they come in. This service is ideal for those who handle unique, one-off orders or short-term projects for their clients.
When your customer places an order, you simply place your order with us, and we take care of the rest. We handle everything from printing, packaging, and shipping the final product directly to your customer. This allows you to focus on growing your business and meeting your client’s needs without worrying about inventory or production logistics.
First, add all of your order items to your cart. Then, on the checkout page, input your customer’s shipping address.
After that, you will see an option to indicate that you want your order to be dropship. By checking this box our team will not include any branding on the package, and your address will be the return address on the package.
- Your Customer Orders: A customer places an order on your online store or in person with your business.
- Order Submission: You then place the order with us by adding your item to your cart or if it is a product you frequently order you may have a private product available on our website for quick add to cart ordering (fast fulfillment portals described below).
- Production: We then produce your custom order.
- Shipping: We then ship the finished product directly to the customer and make it appear as if you are the direct shipper.
- Tracking and Customer Service: We then provide you with a completed order email that contains order tracking information to follow your package.
Fast Fulfillment Portals
Our Fast Fulfillment Portals are tailored for businesses that frequently order the same custom print items. Recognizing the repetitive nature of such orders, we create a private category within our website that only you can access.
This portal acts as a private online store, for only you or your team to access. Allowing you or your team, to quickly view and add your frequently ordered products to your cart, bypassing the need to re-enter details each time. This streamlined process saves you time and reduces the hassle of managing recurring orders. By simplifying the reordering process, our Fast Fulfillment Portals ensure that you can efficiently manage your inventory and meet your customers’ demands with ease and speed.
This is very beneficial for companies that have multiple people, or locations who may need to access the same products on the reg.
You will need to contact us if you want us to develop a Fast Fulfillment Portal. We will gather details for the frequently ordered products and create your private store access.
Fast Fulfillment Portals
Create a private ordering portal for your team to access anytime on any device. Fewer clicks to reduce reorder time.
Do You Offer Discounts For Resellers?
Absolutely! We understand that if you’re running a business and ordering products for your customers, you want to maximize profits too. Apply for our VIP Discount program to establish your discount rate and start saving. Some levels of discounts require certain application requirements.
Conclusion:
In essence, dropshipping in the print industry means that the business owner focuses their attention and resources on core business activities such as developing effective marketing strategies, creating compelling product designs, and providing exceptional customer service.
This lean approach to business minimizes risk and maximizes potential profits since there isn’t a need to purchase large quantities of stock that may not sell. This seamless operation further eradicates the need for entrepreneurs to involve themselves in the day-to-day management of physical goods.
