How do you effectively find and connect with a supplier?

Could someone please provide an explanation of the process for finding a supplier? Should we prioritize finding a supplier before importing the product? If we have already imported a product, how can we effectively identify and connect with the supplier? For instance, if we have imported a product from AliExpress, is it possible to locate the supplier on Alibaba? Or should we directly contact the manufacturer or supplier of that specific product? I would greatly appreciate it if someone could clarify these details for me.

Idk man i personally tought that i gotta order srtaight from aliexpress to them, or do i need to contact the supplier instead? And do wha texactly?

Dropshipping is a business model in which online sellers, called dropshippers, act as intermediaries between customers and suppliers. When a new order comes in, you place it with the supplier, who then manages the storage, packaging, and shipping of the product directly to the customer.

Initially, you need to find and import potential products to your online store. AliExpress is a great source for products; explore their homepage banners and product activity sections for ideas. Assess product viability by looking at order volumes, star ratings, and customer reviews.

Contact the supplier before ordering. Sometimes, the supplier may have some information or suggestions on how to get faster shipping for your order. For example, they may offer you a discount for choosing a faster shipping method, or they may have some stock in a nearby warehouse that they can ship to you. You can message the supplier on AliExpress and ask them politely if they can help you with your request. You can read this article for further info: https://help.zopi.io/how-to-contact-aliexpress-suppliers.html

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