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 Joyful Heart
Renewal Ministries: Internet Bible studies, articles, and stories
Theme: Drop-Shipping Model
Issue 16, November 15, 1998    ISSN 1094-9001
FULFILLMENT
Dr. Ralph F. Wilson, Editor Analyzing the Drop-Shipping Model for Online Stores
by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson
E-Commerce Consultant
One of the most important business models for online stores is drop-shipping. You hear may hear about its virtues, but what about its weaknesses? In this issue we examine drop-shipping and give you some resources to understand it better.

We think the kind of easy-to-understand help we supply you is easily worth an annual subscription to Web Commerce Today. We think you'll agree. READ THE ARTICLE

Online Resources
Drop-Shipping Resources
If you're considering drop-shipping, here are some sites and books that you need to know about. Links here to directories of manufacturers who will drop-ship for you. Free -- enjoy! See the Resources.

Learn from a Leader
Amazon.com's Inventory Strategies: Readings
Amazon.com. Click here to browse. Amazon.com has become a pacesetter in online sales. One of their keys is a super-efficient fulfillment system with some drop-shipping. But trouble is in the wind. Find out why in these careful analyses. Here are some articles culled from our reseach room that you'll find very instructive.    Read the Articles.

Growing Competition
The Current State of European E-Commerce
Are you a European entrepreneur. Here's what the European market looks like to the sharp eyes of Bill Dunlap. This article is free. Enjoy!   Read the Article.

E-COMMERCE BOOK

Web Commerce: Building a Digital Business

Web Commerce: Building a Digital Business by Kate Maddox with Dana Blankenhorn. Here's one of the most helpful survey books on Web commerce to appear this year. It's a book you need to read, and then give to a businessman who is thinking about getting on the Web. Read the Review from last month or Purchase at a Discount from Amazon.com

Getting Ready for the Season

Shopping Agents for the Christmas Season
If you're a merchant selling consumer goods, you need to get the word out about your online store. Here are two shopping agents you ought to sign up for in order to get more exposure for Christmas. Take Me to Them.

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