Sourcing

To source, or not to source? That really is the question. Starting a business requires many little details that will all work together for your benefit... or not. So do your due diligence before you start. If you want to sell a product, determine which way to source from your product/ situation. Or go the opposite route and start with an affiliate, where no sourcing is required. I think one of the best options for starting a business is drop shipping. But to be successful with this option, you need to do some digging, contacting, and trial and error testing. It most likely won't be super successful right off the bat, but sticking to it, and hopefully working through the kinks will bring success. Just make sure you ask the company how they handle returns and exchanges, and which party is responsible for that. I think this area is where you can get burned the most if you aren't asking these questions up front and know what to expect. So to answer the question: To source, or not to source? My answer is a YES!

~Elisa~