Have you ever thought about starting your own online business but hesitated because you didn’t have any money to invest? Well, I decided to take on the challenge and try out Shopify dropshipping for a week with absolutely no money to see if it was possible to make any sales and generate income as a beginner in the UK.
Dropshipping is a business model where you sell products to customers without holding any inventory. Instead, when you make a sale, you purchase the item from a third party and have it shipped directly to the customer. This means you don’t have to worry about upfront costs for inventory or storage space, making it an attractive option for those looking to start an online business with limited resources.
My first step was to set up a Shopify store. Shopify is a popular e-commerce platform that allows you to easily create an online store without any technical skills. The platform offers a range of customizable templates and features to help you showcase your products and process orders seamlessly. I chose a free theme to keep my costs at zero.
Next, I needed to find products to sell on my store. Since I didn’t have any money to invest in inventory, I turned to dropshipping suppliers who offer a wide range of products that I could list on my store without having to purchase them upfront. I used Oberlo, a dropshipping app that integrates with Shopify, to find products to add to my store. Oberlo allows you to import products from suppliers directly to your store and fulfill orders with just a few clicks.
After adding a selection of products to my store, I focused on driving traffic to my website. Since I didn’t have a budget for paid advertising, I relied on free marketing strategies to attract visitors. I utilized social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook to promote my products and engage with potential customers. I also reached out to influencers in my niche to see if they would be interested in promoting my products in exchange for a commission on sales.
Throughout the week, I monitored my store analytics to track visitor behavior and identify any areas for improvement. I optimized my product descriptions and images to make them more appealing to potential customers. I also experimented with different pricing strategies to see what resonated with my target audience.
At the end of the week, I was pleasantly surprised to see that I had made a few sales despite not having any money to invest in the business. While the profits were modest, it was encouraging to see that it was possible to generate income with dropshipping even as a beginner
