FAQ US Suppliers

Everything you need to know about your ready-made online store before you buy.

What am I buying?

You are buying a ready-to-go online business/store. Once purchased you will be the owner of the new online store and run it like any other business. The store is all set up and comes pre-loaded with products, payment gateways, suppliers, etc.

How does it work?
  1. Customer comes on your website
  2. Buys a product
  3. You get paid straight away
  4. Then you place the order with the supplier from the back office
  5. Supplier takes care of packing, shipping, tracking, etc.
  6. You can also automate the entire process.
How does the business generate revenue?

Through online sales.

What are the profit margins?

Typical profit margins range between 30%–100%.

What platform is the website built on?

Shopify.

What are the ongoing expenses for the business?

The main ongoing expenses are:

  • Shopify Basic: $1 for the first three months and then $39/month for a basic Shopify account. This includes website hosting, SSL certificate, unlimited bandwidth, unlimited products, access to ecommerce university, blogs, videos and tutorials, plus Shopify’s 24-hour customer service via Phone, Email and Live chat.
  • US Supplier App: $29/month for the app that gives access to premium US suppliers.
How do I get paid?

We have installed the following payment gateways: Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Google Pay and Apple Pay. Depending on how your customer pays you, the money will be credited to your bank or PayPal account respectively.

Where are the suppliers based?

Suppliers are based in the United States. Shipping is available within the United States only.

Do you provide marketing support?

Yes, post-sale you will get the following marketing support:

  • FREE step-by-step guide to run Facebook, Google and Instagram adverts
  • FREE email marketing pack with 2 million email addresses to start off your email marketing campaign
  • How to create a social media marketing plan
  • How to Hack Instagram Marketing: 60 Instagram tips you should know
  • How to Sell on Instagram: 6 Instagram tips that actually work
  • How to do Instagram influencer marketing
  • Customer retention: 8 tips to keep your customers coming back
Can I add more products, categories, images and make changes to the website?

Yes.

Do you offer support post sale?

We offer lifetime support post sale. You will also have access to Shopify’s 24-hour customer service via Phone, Email and Live chat. So you are well covered in terms of support and training.

What social media accounts are in place?

There is a Facebook page in place for social media marketing.

What is included in the sale?
  1. The business & store ownership transferred to you
  2. The legal ownership of the domain name
  3. Supplier contact details & products
  4. Step-by-step guides to run Facebook, Google & Instagram adverts
  5. Free database of email addresses to start your own marketing campaign
  6. Shopify merchant pack with step-by-step guides to manage the website
  7. Lifetime support from our team
  8. Access to Shopify's 24-hour customer service via Phone, Email and Live chat