Research Poject
Goal: Develop brand-name dropshipping catalogs and procurement solutions to help the University of Illinois boost spending with diverse Illinois small businesses on Amazon.
Tentative Start Date: March 1, 2025
Signup Deadline: February 14, 2025
End Date: 15 Months after Start Date
Requirements
Location
Must be headquartered in Illinois or actively conducting operations within the state and registered to do business in Illinois. If you don’t have a business, we’ll help you access free resources in Illinois.
Palzaar Cost
Secure spot in the Research Program with a one-time fee of $280. A $280 monthly fee applies once the project starts, cancellable anytime.
Order handling
Participants are responsible for managing their own returns in accordance with the return policy.
Amazon Seller Account
Participants must have an Amazon seller account. While we recommend the Professional plan at $39.99 per month, there is an Individual plan available with no monthly fee, charging $0.99 per order instead.
Testing and Feedback
Participants will actively engage in testing prototypes, completing surveys, and providing collaborative input to refine tools and platforms, contributing to the program’s deliverables.
Payment Method Requirement
Participants must have a valid payment card or ACH debit on file to cover order costs and related fees.
Phase 1: Onboarding & Product Selection
Dedicated Support & Personalized Planning
Your assigned account rep provides ongoing, goal-focused support to help you make data-driven decisions. We offer personalized strategies tailored to your needs, with transparent client selection, custom growth plans, and a commitment to long-term success. See customer success story here from the beginning.
Product Sourcing: Market Research-Backed Catalog Creation
We build your catalog using insights from marketplace and university research, offering access to over 10M products from 50,000 brand names across 5 industries. This carefully curated selection is designed to boost your performance and profitability, with no investment needed for inventory.
Marketplace Listing Integration with Fulfillment
Easily list products on Amazon and e-commerce platforms with real-time inventory management, customizable listings, and access to multiple shipping methods and warehouses across the USA. Once orders are placed in your store, we fulfill your customer orders, and you earn profit by marking up the brand-name products you sell to your customers.
Phase 2: Feedback, Adjustment, and Ongoing Growth
Throughout the process, we’ll gather feedback and track performance, using University data to refine product selection, marketing, and fulfillment. Our goal is to ensure the service meets your expectations while driving scalable growth.
Regular surveys and check-ins will help us ensure that you’re finding the service valuable and beneficial to your business goals.
Verify the accuracy of University data, making sure the pricing and order details align with real market conditions.
Assess the scalability, ensuring growth projections from University data are realistic and the business can scale effectively.
Phase 3: Post Program Review
Evaluate Results and Plan Your Next Steps
After completing the research program, you’ll have the opportunity to review your results and decide whether to continue or adjust your strategy. This flexible, no-pressure process ensures you’re confident in your next steps.
Explore additional services to grow your catalog, expand into more marketplaces, and scale your revenue. With our support, we can help you transition from an entrepreneur to running a thriving small business.