Starting a dropshipping business is a relatively low-cost way to start an online business. In a dropshipping business model, you sell products to customers that you don't physically stock or ship. Instead, when a customer orders a product from your website, you purchase the item from a third-party supplier who then ships the product directly to the customer. To get started with dropshipping, you'll need to find a niche or market to focus on, research and find suppliers, and set up an e-commerce website.