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When Did Drop-Shipping Start? A Brief History of Drop-Shipping and Its Pre-Internet Roots

when did dropshipping start

27 April 202030 July 2020 by Beca

By now, you’ve probably heard all about drop-shipping and have an idea of what it is and how it works. If not, then don’t worry, we’ve put together a post which you can find here, that explains all of that in detail. But, knowing what it actually is doesn’t necessarily give you all of the […]

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Creative Careers for Introverts: An Artist’s Way into a Full-Time Job

creative careers for introverts

24 March 202028 July 2020 by Beca

Creating a work life balance that suits you can be difficult. It’s a search that is made so much harder when you’re introverted. What if we told you that you can indulge your creativity, make some money and what’s more important, you don’t have to compromise your introvert nature? Well, guess what? There are creative […]

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75 Best Items to Drop-Ship: How to Set Your Range Apart with the Best Drop-Shipping Products

75 best items to dropsip

10 March 202012 May 2021 by Beca

Drop-shipping is becoming increasingly popular. Put simply, it is a way to start your own business with little-to-no initial outlay. For a full lowdown on what drop-shipping is and how it works, check out this blog post. But, once you have the process down, how do you work out the best items to drop-ship? The […]

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Printful vs. Contrado: UK’s Version of POD Drop-Shipping?

Printful vs contrado

3 March 202022 March 2021 by Beca

We’re always looking to increase our offering and in doing so we like to listen to what you guys have to say. Many of you said you wanted to be able to integrate your Contrado store with Shopify, and we are proud to say that we delivered! You can connect the two together in just […]

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The Truth About Profit: Making Money on Redbubble vs. Contrado

redbubble vs contrado

6 February 20208 June 2021 by Kaity Cornellier

We all know how difficult it is to make money as an artist. From getting inspiration to mastering your craft, it’s a hard-knock life for creatives out there. Luckily, in the age of print-on-demand services and eCommerce, monetising your art has never been easier. Because of this, everyone is wondering how making money on Redbubble […]

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What is Drop-Shipping and How Does it Work?

what is dropshipping

3 February 202018 March 2020 by Beca

Drop-shipping is the new word on everybody’s lips at the moment, but what is drop-shipping? What does it mean? How does it work? Maybe you have either a small business or a huge idea, and someone dropped the phrase into a conversation and you want to get to the bottom of it. That’s what we’re […]

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The Best Free Shopify Apps: 7 Ways to Boost Your Sales by 87%

best shopify apps

30 January 20201 July 2022 by Stephanie Lo

In the world of drop-shipping, there are so many options that are available to you. Arguably, one of the most popular platforms for selling your products on is Shopify. But where do you start? What is the best way to market your Shopify store? What are the best Shopify apps? In fact, what even is […]

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Art Competitions For Students: Get Creative & Show Your Designs

art competitions for students

29 January 202010 March 2021 by Beca

When you’re a budding art student, you often want to get hands-on and start creating. But with no direction, you can often come up drawing a blank. A great way to get started, get the creative juices flowing, and receive some direction is to take part in art competitions for students. Some of them have […]

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The Artist’s Experience: Contrado vs. Fine Art America

Contrado vs. Fine Art America

28 January 202011 February 2020 by Kaity Cornellier

Back in the old days, selling art meant taking your paintings to a local gallery for patrons to browse and buy. In the digital age, however, art is everywhere, and selling your art has never been easier. With tons of platforms out there, it’s hard to know which site is best for your brand. Every […]

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Promote Your Art: 27 Killer Ways to Boost Your Sales Successfully

Successful Instagram Artists

4 December 20192 April 2020 by Beca

Promoting your artwork isn’t just a simple case of “Here is my thing – Please buy my thing – You will like my thing”. There is so much more to it than that. Chances are, you know this already. However, that then raises a problem. Once you’ve scratched the surface of how to not only […]

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