Solving The Biggest Issues in Dropshipping 2020: Global Shipping Delays, Taxes, Ad Deactivation, Etc

You probably have a lot of questions about dropshipping in 2020. With the global situation, things aren't as easy as they used to be. I'm here to solve slow shipping times, taxes, LLCs, ad bans and much more. Follow me on IG @thelaptoplegend.

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Here’s the free course from Oberlo: https://bit.ly/2BQpBIK

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1) Facebook Ads (01:07)

After how much traffic consider changing the product if it’s not selling?

How to target people?

Can you pay for ads with the money you make or do you pay upfront?

Where can I find resources to learn how to advertise on Facebook and Instagram?
Here’s the free course from Oberlo: https://bit.ly/2BQpBIK
Here’s Facebook’s free course I don’t really recommend lol: https://bit.ly/3iLYz5N

Will my Facebook pixel get messed up if I use it in different locations?
Pixel won’t, but ad account will! Here’s VNC Viewer for remote desktop control: https://bit.ly/38Eakqe

How do I get results on my ads? I spent $30-$40 on ads and promotions and got no sales :(


2) Product Research (07:50)

What factors go into it?
Check out my video on $200,000 worth of products. I talk about this extensively there!
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZUVR6x4GxDM

How can I save Luis the like button from the shark attack?


3) Customer Service? (08:50)

How do I deal with refunds to customers when I can’t get a refund from AliExpress because it’s passed the 90 days delivery period?


4) Fulfillment (09:50)

How to ship to other countries besides the USA?

How to speed up shipping in general? 2 month delivery times are not acceptable for my business…
Here’s Printful’s warehousing service: https://bit.ly/3gDa7Xi
Here’s the article on USA dropshipping suppliers: https://bit.ly/31ZiqbQ
Back in 2011, ePacket shipping was created to allow small packages to be delivered from china by air with delivery confirmation, instead of by sea. This is what originally opened the opportunity for dropshipping. Fast forward to today, and the “global situation” has lowered the number of these flights from China, so many times there’s a HUGE delay and your package sits in a backlog for a month before it even begins the journey to the USA. I’ve also heard tales of it being shipped by sea when you try to use ePacket July 2020. I have orders from March/April that I had shipped out to my customers back then that STILL haven’t been delivered. Obviously it’s impossible to run a business like this. You’ll have a 50% chargeback rate.

How do I get custom packaging and branding?

How do I prevent the customer knowing the price and that I’m shipping from AliExpress?

What’s the difference between adding the link and importing VS shipping the product to the customers?

Can you give a detailed, step-by-step guide of how to fulfill Shopify orders through Oberlo?

Is it worth paying for faster shipping when dropshipping from China for better reviews, even with hit on profit?


5) Website Design (20:56)

Which should I use, Shopify, or Wix?
Use Shopify! Get a free trial with my link here: https://bit.ly/shpfyfrtrl

Where can I sell online if I can’t afford a website? Other than eBay?

Can you get a free domain and free advertising?
Buy a website domain for like $8: https://bit.ly/31Z0U7K


6) Legal Stuff (23:54)

Is it legal? Is it unethical?

Can I start at 16?

How to report on tax returns and avoid any issues later on?
Check out the sales tax laws for economic nexus by state: https://bit.ly/2ZR0X2t

Do you have to pay income taxes when you make money?

Do you need an LLC or something else?


7) Getting Started (31:17)

My biggest issue is starting and learning all the small details. How can you help me with this?


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