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Amazon FBA

Sell physical products on Amazon with fulfillment handled for you

Startup Cost

$500+

Difficulty

Intermediate

Time to First $

6–12 weeks

Income Range

$1,000–$5,000/mo

What This Side Hustle Is

Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) lets you sell physical products on Amazon while they handle storage, packing, and shipping. You source or create products, send inventory to Amazon warehouses, and they fulfill orders. Popular for private label products, wholesale, and retail arbitrage.

Who This Is Best For

  • People with $1,000–$3,000 to invest in inventory
  • Those willing to learn product research and Amazon SEO
  • Entrepreneurs interested in building a scalable business
  • People comfortable with some financial risk
  • Those who can handle logistics and supplier communication

Step-by-Step: How to Get Started

1

Research profitable products using tools like Jungle Scout or Helium 10

2

Find suppliers on Alibaba or domestic wholesalers

3

Order samples and test product quality

4

Create an Amazon Seller account (Professional plan: $39.99/mo)

5

Order initial inventory (typically 200–500 units)

6

Create optimized product listings with professional photos

7

Ship inventory to Amazon FBA warehouses

8

Launch with PPC ads and promotions to gain initial reviews

9

Monitor sales, reorder inventory, and optimize listings

Income Potential

First 3–6 months: $500–$1,500/month as you dial in product and marketing. After 6–12 months: $2,000–$5,000/month with 2–3 successful products. Profit margins typically 20–40% after Amazon fees, ads, and product costs.

What Drives Earnings:

  • Product selection (demand, competition, profit margin)
  • Amazon SEO and ranking in search results
  • Product reviews and ratings
  • PPC advertising effectiveness
  • Inventory management and avoiding stockouts

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Choosing oversaturated products with too much competition
  • Underestimating total costs (product, shipping, Amazon fees, ads)
  • Poor product photography and listing optimization
  • Running out of inventory during peak sales periods
  • Not budgeting for PPC ads to launch new products
  • Ignoring customer feedback and product quality issues

Where This Fits on Your Radar

$500+ startup, 10–20 hours/week, online, intermediate difficulty. Pairs well with: Runway Calculator, Pricing Calculator, Tax Snapshot.

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