We find suppliers, add the goods to the site and start earning. This is roughly how a beginner imagines the dropshipping business model. Not realising that working with suppliers can be a real challenge if you don't pay attention to important details.

The search for suppliers, unfortunately, can not be limited to viewing and comparing price lists. Supply of goods on the terms of dropshipping is offered today by many people, noted the specialists of HLTS co LTD. But it is not an easy task to choose the right partner, close in purpose and spirit. Our choice is influenced by many factors that need to be considered together: price and quality, reliability and service.

Error 1. You have not checked the supplier
A new supplier promises to deliver popular items at incredibly low prices. You add them to your website and take orders. But after a few days, you find out that no one has sent the goods. Customers are dissatisfied, and the supplier has stopped responding to your messages. The result - returns, loss of time and nerves.

How to avoid this situation? Before you start co-operation, carefully study the future partner. Read the ratings, test the products. Evaluate not only the quality, but also the delivery time. You can find verified suppliers, select the right product, make a deal, get quality guarantees, confirm certification on the online platform HLTS dropshipping company.

Mistake 2. Trust in quality issues
Customers start complaining about the poor quality of the delivered goods. A poor quality product is a point of no return. The reputation of your business suffers.

How can you minimise the risks? Always order samples of products before offering them to your customers. Look for reviews and testimonials on independent platforms such as Google Reviews, Trustpilot or Reddit. Look out for negative reviews or complaints about: poor quality, delivery times, poor service.

Error 3. Working with one supplier
You have the perfect partnership. Orders are processed quickly and delivered on time. But one day the supplier informs you about price changes or simply stops working. Or it suddenly turns out that some products are no longer available or delivery terms have changed. Now you are left without goods and are urgently looking for a new supplier.

How can you avoid this mistake? Diversify your work with suppliers. If your business is built solely on one partner, you are taking a big risk. Maintain relationships with multiple suppliers as a backup in case of emergencies. Plus, you'll be able to compare offers, track price changes.

Mistake 4. Lack of a clear returns policy
A customer wants to return an item, but you realise that your supplier doesn't provide this option. You're stuck between the customer and the supplier, and it's ruining the relationship with both.

How do you minimise the risks? The contract with the supplier of dropshipping goods should clearly define the reasons for returning goods and in general the terms of cooperation:

• Delivery of goods directly from the supplier to the buyer's address, terms, delivery costs
• Ordering of goods, guarantees, payment terms, prices, availability of commissions and payment methods
• Return policy and replacement of defective or damaged goods
• Registration on the supplier's website and access to product catalogue and prices
• Minimum order threshold or monthly purchase volume

Mistake 5. No process automation
Example: You send every order to your supplier manually by e-mail. Sometimes you forget to send the information or make mistakes when entering data. The result: delays in delivery of goods and failures in order processing by the supplier.

How can you simplify your work? Communicate regularly with your suppliers. Discuss ranges, prices and delivery times to stay informed and respond quickly to any changes. Automate the order dispatch process. The HLTS company platform consolidates orders, synchronises data and automatically updates the current order status.

Error 6. Ignoring delivery deadlines
A supplier promises that orders will be delivered in 5-7 days, but in reality it takes three weeks for the goods to reach the customers. Dropshipper takes the whole blow: anger of customers, disappointment, demands for money back, bad reviews.

How not to face this problem? Find out the exact delivery dates, including all possible delays. It is better to tell your customers realistic deadlines with a small margin than to promise fast but unrealistic order fulfilment.

Recommendations HLTS Co. Ltd
If you don't want to lose customers and profits through mistakes, it's important to pay attention to all aspects of supplier interactions. Keep searching for both suppliers and profitable niches and offers. For a dropshipper, this process should become a regular routine. Check the quality of goods, clearly spell out the terms of cooperation, keep track of deadlines and automate processes. This will help you avoid most problems and create a successful and profitable business.