Drop shipping is an e-commerce business model that enables entrepreneurs to sell products without having to maintain any inventory. Drop shipping is a business model where the retailer doesn't keep goods in stock but instead transfers orders and shipment details to the wholesaler or manufacturer. The wholesaler/manufacturer then ships the goods directly to the customer's address. The benefits of drop shipping are that it saves on storage space, cuts down on delivery costs, and eliminates the need for warehousing. Drop shipping has been popularized by companies like Shopify, Oberlo, and Wish. These companies offer businesses a complete package - from storefronts to automated systems that help manage orders and inventory for them.

In order to start drop shipping, you have to:

1- Develop a website in one of the platforms available.

2- Decide on the niche/product or a service you want to sell.

3- Get drop ship suppliers to work with.

4- Use extra tools to optimize for conversions.

5- Drive (organic or paid) traffic to your website.

6- Outsource and automate.