Seven ways to sell physical or digital goods online, each with a different cost, margin, and effort profile. This lesson introduces them.
Low-capital models
Dropshipping, print on demand, and digital products need little stock and little cash; margins per unit range from thin for dropshipping to high for digital.
Capital models
Private label, wholesale, and subscription boxes need inventory and cash up front; margins can be stronger but the risk is stock that does not sell.
Craft models
Handmade trades time for margin; scale is limited by hours.
Keep scope small and finish it this weekend; a completed simple version beats an unfinished thorough one.
Use only claims you can stand behind in anything you publish from this lesson; invented numbers, ratings, or testimonials are never worth the risk.
Write down what you expect to happen before you do the step, then compare it with what actually happened; the gap between the two is where the learning sits.
Action Step
Read the seven model summaries on the comparison sheet and mark the three that fit your cash and time.
This lesson is educational content for founders and operators. It is general information, not professional advice for your specific company. Adapt every framework to your own situation and consult a qualified professional where a decision carries legal, financial, or tax consequences.