1. Sell Handmade Products
Use Amazon Handmade to sell crafts and unique items.
- Requires a Professional Seller account ($39.99/month, waived later).
- No listing fees, but Amazon charges a 15% referral fee.
Great for artisans who create original, handcrafted products.
2. Dropship on Amazon
You list products, and a supplier ships orders directly to customers.
- No inventory handling.
- Supplier reliability is crucial.
- Fees depend on your selling plan and category.
Perfect for beginners who want low upfront investment.
3. Sell Private Label Products (Amazon FBA)
Create your own branded version of an existing product and let FBA handle storage, shipping, and customer support.
- More control over branding and quality.
- Includes fulfillment and storage fees.
Ideal for building a long-term brand.
4. Join Amazon Associates
Amazon’s affiliate program lets you promote products on a blog, website, or social media.
- Free to join.
- Earn commissions when people buy through your links.
Great for content creators.
5. Become an Amazon Influencer
If you have a social media following, create an Amazon storefront and recommend products.
- Free to apply.
- Earn commissions per sale.
Works well for influencers on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc.
6. Sell Designs With Merch on Demand
Upload your designs, and Amazon prints and ships them (shirts, hoodies, mugs, etc.).
- No inventory needed.
- You earn royalties on each sale.
Perfect for graphic designers and creatives.
7. Publish Books With Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)
Self-publish ebooks or paperbacks.
- Free to publish.
- Earn 35% or 70% royalty depending on price and region.
Ideal for writers, educators, and authors.
8. Buy and Resell Products (Retail Arbitrage or Wholesale)
Purchase items at low prices and resell them for profit.
- Retail arbitrage = small batches from stores.
- Wholesale = bulk from distributors.
Great for quick-start sellers.
Tips to Maximize Earnings
Register Your Brand
- Use Amazon Brand Registry for protection, A+ content, and brand control.
Use CPC Advertising
Boost visibility with Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and Sponsored Display ads.
Monitor and Adjust Pricing
Use Automate Pricing to stay competitive.
Aim for the Featured Offer (Buy Box)
Maintain good metrics, competitive pricing, and consistent stock.
