MediumMedium Flexibility$50-500 startupMedium Demand

Dropshipping

Sell products online without holding inventory

Dropshipping pays $0-$100 per hour. With 10 hours per week, you can earn $0-$4,330 per month.

What is Dropshipping?

Dropshipping lets you run an online store without buying or storing products. When a customer orders, you forward the order to a supplier who ships directly. Your profit is the markup. Requires marketing skills to drive traffic.

Dropshipping Earnings Breakdown

Hours/WeekWeekly (Low)Weekly (High)Monthly (Low)Monthly (High)
5 hours$0$500$0$2,165
10 hours$0$1,000$0$4,330
15 hours$0$1,500$0$6,495
20 hours$0$2,000$0$8,660
30 hours$0$3,000$0$12,990

Skills Needed

MarketingFacebook/Google AdsProduct researchCustomer service

Tips for Getting Started

  1. 1

    Test products with small ad budgets before scaling

  2. 2

    Focus on a niche — pet products, fitness gear, phone accessories

  3. 3

    Customer service and fast shipping are what separate winners from failures