How long will it take to build my order fulfillment business? It will depend on how aggressive you are in signing on clients. I started my business in 2000 and purposely took my time to build it. I was working full time at a local hospital and was uncertain if I wanted to pursue an order fulfillment business. Once I reached a client base of 13 customers I quit that full time job and that was July of 2006. It has been 3 years and I haven’t looked back.

How do I get clients? Internet presence is an important key to drive potential customers to your web site. You will need to sign on with a Search engine Optimization company and be sure you have appropriate key phrases and wordage. I have also joined directories that are related to the fulfillment industry and networked with logistics experts and other fulfillment companies. Once I started to sign on clients referrals came my way. I have listed the SEO and directories that We-fulfill has been affiliated with as part of this package.

Do I own the inventory that is stored in my warehouse/garage or other space? You do not own any of the products that your clients are selling to their customers. They will have their products shipped to you from their vendors and you will be responsible for storing that product and shipping it.

How much room will I need to operate my home based fulfillment business? You can literally start it in a spare bedroom, garage or if you are lucky enough to have one, a warehouse! I had a small home office and was able to fit my very first client’s products onto a small bookshelf. As the business grew I put shelving into our 2 car garage. We have since moved and now have a very full 3 car garage housed with shelving and product!

Why do I have to use 100 Watt Design for my web site design and tell me more about the software package that is included? The software that has been developed is a customized program and made specifically for the tasks involved with order fulfillment, tracking inventory and invoicing your clients. Our software package is simple, quick, requires limited computer skills, no installation or setup on your part. The web site is included because it is interactive with the software program. Your clients will have the ability to enter your website with a log in and password to view real time activity such as inventory and shipped orders and works with PC or Mac based software.