No dependable fixed income range
Sales are not profit. Inventory, shipping, returns, advertising and platform charges can leave a loss even when orders arrive.
Income source ↗︎What you need to be good at
Product research, photography, pricing, inventory records and customer service.
Before accepting work
Check listing eligibility and cash tied up in stock. Avoid borrowing on the assumption that every item will sell.
Where and how to learn
Learn to calculate margin before choosing stock. Build a sample product listing with your own photographs, accurate measurements and delivery information. Recalculate profit after a hypothetical return to understand the risk.
Your first portfolio project
Make a unit-cost sheet for one item and test packaging and fulfilment before buying stock in volume.