Setting up your online store and selling items can be very profitable if you have good products. But where to find the great products with lower prices? There are many ways to find the wholesalers. The most simple way is to source them from a B2B marketplace, such as Alibaba.com .

"I have worked in several trade companies, when I received an inquiry from foreign buyers, the first thing I do is go to Alibaba.com to compile a list of suppliers and then compare price and narrow down the list. That fact shows how useful it is to use B2B website to find a good supplier." said a sourcing professional worked for a sourcing agent. You can also find some good suppliers there.

Alibaba is one of the biggest B2B (Business to Business) in the world. It connects millions of buys and suppliers from around the world. There are about 36 million registered users from over 240 countries and regions. With such a huge buyer/supplier/product database, you can find almost everything you want to sell online, and sometimes you may feel information overloaded. :)

You can sign up with Alibaba as a free member and search anything you want to sell online. And you can post a Buying Lead telling suppliers what you want to buy and wait for them to contact you. And Alibaba has another complete free service called Trade Alert. Trade Alert is a free customized email that delivers product information matching your requests. It is very useful if you want to keep informed about the industrial movement.

However, if you are a newbie buying wholesale lots, I have to remind you to avoid scams from fake suppliers. You need to use different ways to identify the serious businesses and scams. Confirm all details with your potential supplier before you place a small trial order. And don't forget to bargain with the wholesaler, Normally, you will be able to get a discount if you try to negotiate with them about the price.

Join Alibaba for free and find products to sell on eBay, Overstock, and Amazon.