How to Choose Your Wholesale Products

by Jorge Olson

Published on this site: September 15th, 2006 - See more articles from this month

What type of Wholesale Business is the best for you? It really depends of many factors including what you like, your capital, abilities, time and more. You should start by deciding the types of products you would like to wholesale and distribute. To do this you can look at business models, pricing structures and distribution options. Now, to start, you should just "look around" and find products you like.

Think of any product that you might have in your home right now. Chances are good that it went through the wholesale process unless it was made by hand and given directly to you from that person that made it. If you're thinking about getting into the profitable business of wholesale distribution, it can help to understand that types of distributors there are and where you might be able to fit in.

One of the fastest growing markets is the health and beauty distribution. Everyone needs certain health products on a daily basis, and stores need to be able to provide these goods at lowered prices. You might want to focus your efforts in this area when you're first beginning a wholesale business. Not only are these kinds of products inexpensive to purchase, they are also in high demand on a consistent basis. You will also find that they are easy to transport and that you will be able to manage them without a large truck or warehouse. These products are also much easier to mark up in terms of price, while can lead to larger profits for you.

Electronics has always been a great wholesale distribution market as everyone wants the latest in consumer goods. When you look at things like video games and personal electronics, these items tend to be quick sellers, even when they're not new. Whenever a new item comes into the market, consumers flood to get their hands on it. You can use this to your advantage. By realizing that electronics will never be a fading trend, you can start focusing your efforts on a certain category of electronics - personal digital music players, for example - and keep a wholesale business running based on that knowledge. Even those that aren't interested in buying the newest models will want to have the technology that everyone else has, but offer it to their customers for a lower price.

Another good market for wholesale distribution is nutrition. Creating a wholesale business that focuses on nutritional supplements or gadgets is a clear winner as people are more interested than even in making sure that they are healthy and fit. And these kinds of items aren't limited to nutritional stores anymore as well. Even your local gas station is now carrying the latest energy drinks so that travelers can get a little boost of energy. And you can make sure to cash in on that trend.

The truth of the matter is that if there is a product that you like, there is generally a distribution market for it. Take some time to look around you favorite stores to see what kinds of items are in demand and what you might be able to offer them. You may be surprised at what is missing from the market place and where you might be able to help fill these kinds of gaps.

Jorge Olson - is a consultant, speaker and entrepreneur and owns several Wholesale Distribution companies. His latest Website teaches you step by step how to get started and make money in Wholesale Distribution. You can find it at http://www.LearnWholesale.com