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What Book(s) Did You Read?

by sweetcrabhoney18
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Hi!

I'm continuing to plan and prepare for my ecommerce store that I hope to build this spring. I wanted to know what books or ebooks those of you who are experienced recommend for this field? I'm a huge reader and like to be highly educated on a subject before I start spending a ton of time on a project. Any books you know of both online ones and offline ones would be great to know!

Thank you tons!
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  • Profile picture of the author tbk125
    Great topic, one I read was the four hour work week. The book was a pretty basic introduction to drop shipping and a few methodologies of outsourcing work. I am sure you can find much better reads.
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  • Profile picture of the author Importexport
    Originally Posted by sweetcrabhoney18 View Post

    Hi!

    I'm continuing to plan and prepare for my ecommerce store that I hope to build this spring. I wanted to know what books or ebooks those of you who are experienced recommend for this field? I'm a huge reader and like to be highly educated on a subject before I start spending a ton of time on a project. Any books you know of both online ones and offline ones would be great to know!

    Thank you tons!
    Are you thinking of dropshipping for your e-commerce store, or are you wanting to make vastly higher profits by buying a small inventory direct from the factory overseas?
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    • Profile picture of the author sweetcrabhoney18
      Originally Posted by tbk125 View Post

      Great topic, one I read was the four hour work week. The book was a pretty basic introduction to drop shipping and a few methodologies of outsourcing work. I am sure you can find much better reads.
      Oh yes I loved that book as well. But I rarely outsource things these days maybe once I start my store I will.

      Originally Posted by Importexport View Post

      Are you thinking of dropshipping for your e-commerce store, or are you wanting to make vastly higher profits by buying a small inventory direct from the factory overseas?
      I plan to buy small amounts of inventory and also make my own products. Thanks for asking!
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      • Profile picture of the author Importexport
        Originally Posted by sweetcrabhoney18 View Post

        I plan to buy small amounts of inventory and also make my own products. Thanks for asking!
        I suggest you avoid a couple of things that can cost you profits.
        • Don't buy from wholesalers. Their inflated profits come out of your bank account.
        • Don't try to buy from manufacturers by looking at the big B2B sourcing sites.
        • Don't believe the stories you may read about overseas manufacturers requiring Huge MOQs. With the right approach you can get them to supply small orders at ex-factory prices.
        • Don't tell overseas manufacturers that you are new, or a one person business.
        Regards,
        Walter
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        • Profile picture of the author sweetcrabhoney18
          Thank you for the advice.

          Originally Posted by Importexport View Post

          I suggest you avoid a couple of things that can cost you profits.
          • Don't buy from wholesalers. Their inflated profits come out of your bank account.
          • Don't try to buy from manufacturers by looking at the big B2B sourcing sites.
          • Don't believe the stories you may read about overseas manufacturers requiring Huge MOQs. With the right approach you can get them to supply small orders at ex-factory prices.
          • Don't tell overseas manufacturers that you are new, or a one person business.
          Regards,
          Walter
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          keep moving forward

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  • Profile picture of the author Auctiondebteliminator
    Import Export does know his stuff. I do endorse his advice in his field. He's a great guy - for sure.

    I did importing for years (among EVERYTHING else - dropshipping, wholesaling, manufacturing, local sourcing, etc) and I actually learned a thing or two by reading his materials.
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  • Profile picture of the author Anton Louis
    Originally Posted by sweetcrabhoney18 View Post

    Hi!

    I'm continuing to plan and prepare for my ecommerce store that I hope to build this spring. I wanted to know what books or ebooks those of you who are experienced recommend for this field? I'm a huge reader and like to be highly educated on a subject before I start spending a ton of time on a project. Any books you know of both online ones and offline ones would be great to know!

    Thank you tons!
    Rich Dad, Poor Dad - to get the right mindset

    4-Hour Workweek - which introduced me to eCommerce

    Crush ItCrush It - Gary V is an eCommerce legend and this is a great read

    Work The SystemWork The System - This totally changed the way I do things in my business and personal life. Systemize everything!

    The War of ArtThe War of Art - Just in case you ever find yourself slacking
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    • Profile picture of the author Solid Commerce
      I actually just found this article online a couple of days ago.

      I think it's got some great names in the list (I saw the Tim Ferriss book in this very thread, and I'm excited to read the one all about Bezos) -- I know I plan on reading pretty much every one of these bad boys over the course of the coming months.

      Also, I think Seth Godin has a lot to say. You can pick up pretty much ANY of his book and come away with some really important and valuable information about succeeding in the world, given the way that it is today.

      His book LYNCHPIN is a personal favorite of mine. It's not strictly about eCommerce today -- and it's really not about running your own business from home, either -- but it's got a lot of great ideas about what it takes to get ahead and make a difference today, no matter where you're working or what you're trying to do.

      Also, his blog is a goldmine. Seriously.

      He basically has the most brilliant things to say, and he says them better than anybody else can.

      Seth's Blog

      You'll notice his posts rarely even come close to breaking 500 words. He's got a lot of genius things to say, and doesn't waste ANY time saying them.

      I could probably take a lesson. Haha! Hope these helped.

      _ Sean B.
      Solid Commerce
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      Solid Commerce

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