What do you need to do to create a successful online business? Well one way is to find a great product, market it in a compelling way, and then open up an outlet to sell it in volume. Sound like hard work? Well here’s how to do it using just three websites.

1. Alibaba

Alibaba allows you to source just about anything, anywhere in the world. It’s a gateway to the worlds manufacturers and suppliers. If you need it, you’ll find it on Alibaba.

www.alibaba.com

2. Fivver

Want to create great sales copy, marketing on a shoestring? Want to source third parties who can design you a logo, some packaging or other graphic design?  Fivver is the place to go, with prices often as little as just $5

www.fivver.com

3. Shopify

So you have your product, your packaging, you company image and your marketing  – now you need to sell. Shopify provides everything a business needs to create an online store including a shopfront, payment systems to accept credit cards and the Shopify point of sale application to power retail sales.