Self-defense Business Opportunity: Find The Right Wholesaler Dropship Partner
The self-defense industry is booming. With the recent increase in protests, violence, and terrorism, people are looking for ways to protect themselves – and their families. An alternative to lethal options – guns, non-lethal self-defense products like stun guns, pepper sprays, personal alarms, and hidden cameras are attractive to millions of people.
This article will examine some of the different types of opportunities available in this growing field!
Before we talk about all the products you can make money with, let’s discuss the many ways you can sell these self-defense products. You can sell these products online, at local markets like flea markets and trade shows.
Sell At Home Parties
Selling at home parties is also an excellent opportunity to get these products in front of people. If you get them in front of people, you will sell them. That is also an advantage that those selling at gun shows, flea markets, and trade shows have. They are selling face-to-face and can demonstrate many of the products. This will increases sales of these products.
Sell On The Internet
The Internet may be the best way to market these products because you will reach more people. Plus, you can use drop shipping, so you don’t need to pay for the product until your customer pays you.
We Drop Ship
Dropshipping will save you start-up costs that you would have if you were to sell these products in person. These start-up costs include renting a booth or table space, buying the products upfront, and creating signage for your display.
So, make sure you start your business with a company that does drop shipping. And, try to find one that won’t charge you extra to dropship.
Find The Best Wholesale Dropship Company
Once you decide how you will sell the products, it’s time to look for the products you want to sell.
It’s best to find most of the products you want to sell from one company. But, if you can’t find everything from one company, you’re not out of luck.
You can find the products you are missing from one company at a different wholesale supplier. The best way to do this is by using Google as your search engine with keywords like “wholesale stun guns” or “wholesale pepper sprays.” Searching in Google should take you to the company that is wholesaling those products. Then, contact them and see if they will be willing to drop ship for your new business.
It’s also a good idea to find companies who can do wholesale drop shipping and those who have competitive prices so you can lower your costs on the products you purchase. Most companies will share their wholesale prices with you.
A couple of directories worth mentioning are Wholesale Central and Worldwide Brands. They both have been around for a long time and allow you to search for products like stun guns from multiple suppliers.
Thirteen Things To Look For In A Wholesale Drop Ship Company
1. A company that is easy to contact
Finding a company that is easy to contact and will answer your questions promptly is essential. This way, you can be sure that any problems will be dealt with quickly, so it doesn’t affect your business too much.
2. A company with a good reputation
They should have at least an A rating with the Better Business Bureau, and they should have a lot of good reviews from past customers.
3. They should be in business for a while
If a business survives for a least five years, it must be doing something right. This way, you know that the products are dependable and reliable, which is critical for self-defense supplies like stun guns or pepper spray.
4. A company that carries a wide variety of products
It’s important to find a company that carries various products to offer more products to your customers. More product choices mean more sales opportunities!
For example, if you own a business that sells self-defense devices like stun guns and pepper spray, it would be good to find a company that also carries personal alarms or hidden cameras for security purposes.
5. No monthly fees or hidden costs (including drop-ship fees)
When you’re looking at different suppliers, make sure that they don’t have any hidden costs. Hidden costs often include a monthly fee and drop-ship fees.
This way, you know the supplier will be upfront with what it’s going to cost for you to do business with them, and it will be easy to compute your profits.
6. Good customer service for any questions or concerns you may have
When looking for a supplier of self-defense products, it’s essential to find one that provides good customer service. This includes answering any questions or concerns you may have quickly and efficiently through phone calls or live chat services so that they can help with your purchase decision.
They should also act as your representative and answer any questions your customers may have, either by giving you the answer so you can answer your customer or calling your customer to help with any product support.
If you are drop shipping, you will not always be familiar with the products you sell. However, your wholesale supplier should be willing to do product support for you. They should be an extension of your business.
7. Competitive prices for the products you’re selling, including shipping costs and taxes (if applicable)
The market for self-defense products is competitive, and prices can change quickly. It’s important to find a supplier that offers competitive pricing and updates you when prices change so that you know when to change your prices. Finding a company with frequent sales or promotions is also an added benefit.
8. You want the wholesale drop ship supplier to have quality control measures in place
You need to know your product will be perfect before it ships out. If there are any issues with the product, it will reflect on you as a business owner and leave customers unhappy, resulting in a loss of revenue. It’s better for you and the wholesaler if their defective percentage is low.
9. Look For A Company That Will Package Your Order For A Small Fee
Expect a small fee for packaging and handling. This is normal. But, a dollar per order (not an item) should be sufficient. You’re looking for the cheapest cost to ship your order so you can make more money.
10. No minimum order requirements
With no minimum order requirements, you can purchase one item if needed, rather than buying in bulk upfront before knowing whether or not it will sell well.
Most companies will have a minimum order requirement. If they do, it’s usually around $100 or less. But, some companies do not have a minimum order requirement. No minimum order amount allows you to start your business with little upfront costs.
11. An online ordering dashboard where you can manage all aspects of your business
An online ordering dashboard makes it easy to order. It simplifies the process, and you can access it from any device. You can see all of the product inventory available to order and keep track of customer orders without technical knowledge.
12. The wholesale company should ship with your information on the shipping label
Your customer should never know about your supplier. As far as your customer is concerned, the order came directly from you. There should be no invoice in the box showing what you paid for the product—or identifying logos that would lead your customer to your supplier.
13. And…MOST IMPORTANT…choose a company that will not compete with you!
You will find many wholesalers also retail. They will sell the same products they are selling you on their website, Amazon, or eBay. Avoid any wholesale company that competes with you.
In conclusion, if you are looking for self-defense product suppliers, it is imperative to find the right one. We know how hard it is to find a company that does not only drop ship but also has competitive prices, good customer service, and fast delivery times.
You can stop searching now because you found us! Safety Technology has been in this business for 35 years. Our company offers the best wholesale self-defense products with excellent customer support and fast shipping times so that your customers will never be disappointed when they order from you. Don’t wait any longer – start this journey by filling out the dealer application.
Michael Gravette is the founder of Safety Technology, a company that specializes in providing non-lethal self-defense devices. He is an Air Force veteran, serving in Vietnam in 1969 at Tan Son Nhut Air Base in Saigon. He started this business in 1986 with just one product, stun guns, operating from his home. Over the years, Safety Technology has grown to become one of the largest drop ship wholesalers of self-defense products in the country; offering a wide range of items including stun guns, pepper sprays, personal alarms, hidden cameras, and knives.
Hello Michael and Crew,
Needless to say, like many of the comments and reviews I have read so far, many are just like me, searching for a way to supplement my weak retirement income with something sustainable that I know I won’t have to worry about as long as I keep my nose to the grindstone and keep after it. I had no idea there was an option for a web page set up when I purchased some items from your company years ago, and really would like to know more about this option.