Maybe you want to build your own ecommerce business, maybe you’re in need of some extra income, or maybe you just want to scratch that entrepreneurial itch. Whatever your goal, you’ve probably heard that selling wholesale products on Amazon is a good way to make it happen.

While this isn’t the “get rich quick” opportunity some would have you believe, the business of buying wholesale products and selling them on Amazon can be a great way to build a profitable business. It can also be a great way to lose a lot of money.