Why Print-on-Demand is Smart for E-Commerce

If you’re looking for a simple way to break into e-commerce without absorbing extensive expenses and risk, starting a print-on-demand business may be the answer!  

Unlike traditional e-commerce retail, print-on-demand (PoD) does not require you to invest in inventory. While it may sound too good to be true, PoD suppliers not only handle inventory, storage, and fulfillment but also printing and production. Under this model, you don’t carry the risks or costs associated with carrying inventory as you only pay for what you sell. Once a customer places their order on your e-commerce website, the PoD supplier prints the dropships your custom products to your customer!

When it comes to selling custom products with a print-on-demand business model, the options are virtually endless. From apparel, mugs, pop sockets, and pet goods to custom stickers, posters, personalized gift wrapping paper, or table runners, PoD companies offer a wide range of product options and your e-commerce store can too.

If you’re new to e-commerce, we highly recommend you check out this guide to launching an ecommerce business.

Getting Started

Your first order of business is figuring out what you’re trying to achieve by launching a print-on-demand business. By defining your business goals, you are better able to build a sustainable business with the print-on-demand business model. Consider whether you’d like to specialize in a particular niche or product category or feature of if you would prefer to build your store around a specific theme or interest.

For example, if you’re an artist, you could feature your artwork on products such as shirts, cards, posters, or home décor. If you’re a fitness influencer, your shop might focus on yoga products like custom-print yoga mats, water bottles, or fitness accessories. If you’re a chef, you might offer things like custom aprons, cutting boards, or cookbooks.

With PoD business, the opportunities abound!

• Create products quickly and put them up for sale in minutes
• Easily add product line extensions to your existing offerings
• Your third-party print partner handles printing, shipping, and order fulfillment in real time
• Once your e-commerce store is set up, you can automate your sales and marketing
• Your e-commerce store is open for business 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year!

Ready to get started? 

If you’re interested in launching an e-commerce store, StickersAndPosters.com is the perfect print-on-demand partner!  We specialize in the on-demand printing of custom stickers, posters, and gift wrapping paper and our cutting-edge technology seamlessly integrates with e-Commerce platforms and websites, allowing end customers to order directly from your site. Once the order is placed, we take over with on-demand printing and white label drop-shipping. No minimum orders for your customers, no inventory for you, and no limits to creativity!

Contact us to learn more and get started, today!